Called Winchester

Vince · Sep 19, 2013

I called Winchester today asking if they have any plans to do a run of left handed action Model 70's.

I regret to inform you all that the answer was, "Not for at least a couple more years." So Ruger here I come.

Kodiak · Sep 19, 2013

Montana Rifles offers the left-hand model 70 in SS for around 12oo$. Might be worth a look,

Vince · Sep 19, 2013

Thanks Kodiak.
How do they shoot? I've not heard anything about them and wonder what their reputation is.

Kodiak · Sep 19, 2013

For the most part, I've heard they do ok. MRC says they will certify ammo thru the rifle of your choice and send you a target.

Personal experience; I know of one that didnot group well and it was sent back. On return, it did very well with factory ammo on paper. That buyer waited about 2 months after ordering before it was delivered.

Good luck,

CMBTshooter · Sep 19, 2013

You could always get a Remington.

gerry · Sep 19, 2013

What caliber are you looking at? The Ruger is a nice gun and reasonably priced just a bit heavy for it's size. They are typically pretty accurate.

wildgene · Sep 19, 2013

...buy a left-handed Tikka...

SJB358 · Sep 19, 2013

That is too bad Vince. Didn't you just pick up a LH'ed 338 Win Mag?

I think the Montana Rifle Company is a pretty good option. From the ones I have seen, they have been very solid rifles.

What about Kimber or Cooper? Do they make LH rifles?

ajvigs · Sep 19, 2013

SJB358":3tnr2zyg said:
That is too bad Vince. Didn't you just pick up a LH'ed 338 Win Mag?

I think the Montana Rifle Company is a pretty good option. From the ones I have seen, they have been very solid rifles.

What about Kimber or Cooper? Do they make LH rifles?

+1. Give Montana a call. Mine shoots lights out and is a well built rifle.

FOTIS · Sep 19, 2013

Vince":227ooy13 said:
So Ruger here I come.

Good luck with that my friend!

Ridgerunner665 · Sep 19, 2013

Some folks I know have been very satisfied with Zastava M70's...I've never owned or even seen one in the flesh, but a few internet friends have them and say they are good to go...might be worth a look for you..they do offer a lefty model.

http://www.zastava-arms.rs/en/civilianp ... 0-lefthand

Anonymous · Sep 19, 2013

The samples I've seen of MRC rifles look great. About the only way to get a "real" M70 trigger in a new rifle anymore.

They sell actions, barreled actions and complete rifles. A local smith uses nothing but MRC for his rifles.

DrMike · Sep 19, 2013

I shot a fair number of rifles built on Montana actions--some were left handed. I like 'em. I have nothing bad to say about them.

Vince · Sep 19, 2013

SJB358":36gc6kn0 said:
That is too bad Vince. Didn't you just pick up a LH'ed 338 Win Mag?

I think the Montana Rifle Company is a pretty good option. From the ones I have seen, they have been very solid rifles.

What about Kimber or Cooper? Do they make LH rifles?

Yes, I did just pick up a left hand .338 WM.

Good memory there sir. I was wanting to get a 30-06 or a .270 as a second rifle to make the yet to be purchased rifle and the .338 my two gun battery and have them both be Model 70's. I have three Model 70's but they are all right handed actions.

I'll have to look closer at Montana Rifles and see if Kimber makes a left handed one. I really like the Mauser style CRF and three position safety.

Vince · Sep 19, 2013

DrMike":t4nm9bmc said:
I shot a fair number of rifles built on Montana actions--some were left handed. I like 'em. I have nothing bad to say about them.

Thank you sir.

That is encouraging.

nvbroncrider · Sep 21, 2013

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =365626199

DrMike · Sep 21, 2013

Exactly like mine, save for being wrong handed. :grin: Mine, however, is a 24 inch barrel. They were only made one year, so I wonder at the barrel length. Still, if it shoots anywhere like mine, it will be a shooter.

SJB358 · Sep 22, 2013

That's a sweet one. Love those Classic Stainless rifles. Hard to beat a 7mm Rem Mag if a 270 or 30-06 is already in your wheel house. Pretty good split between the 270 and 30-06.

Hegland · Sep 22, 2013

Vince":3kzyab8j said:
I was wanting to get a 30-06 or a .270 as a second rifle to make the yet to be purchased rifle and the .338 my two gun battery and have them both be Model 70's.

And what a battery that will be!

Vince · Sep 22, 2013

nvbroncrider":3c988mgd said:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=365626199

Take that leading 1 off and you'll have a price more in line with what I can spend.

I can't spend any money for the rest of the year on "toys" as the next big purchase, and $650 is a big purchase in this house, belongs to my wife. She'll probably want a new sofa or to redo the backyard.

Thank you Bronc Rider for posting the link. One of these days I'll stumble in to a left handed Model 70 to compliment my .338 Win Mag but I'm not going to chase after it.

Vince