Thinking about a .300 win mag

[SSG Joe]

I'm thinking about a left-handed 300 Win Mag. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[Badjer]

I have an LH X-bolt medallion that I have shot a 4 shot 2 inch group at 200 yards. 3 of the four shots were within 7/8 inch. Over the counter not match grade ammo either. (Barnes I think)

 

[coreydb]

I have a LH Browning X-bolt in 300 WM. I had to have my FFL special order it from Browning. MOA accuracy with mine using OTC ammo. 2lb trigger pull as smooth as glass.

 

[dchum]

Budget? Intended use?

I’ve had good luck with Sako, Bergara, and good old rem 700

 

[coreydb]

Cheap quality is Savage. I also have a Savage LH Axis rifle in 308 and it shoots consistently inside the circumference of a quarter ($.25). Savage produces excellent rifles and offers many models in 300 WM for us lefties.

 

[BryceM]

I have an idea…….

Do it!!!

Wonderful cartridge. An old classic that has absolutely nothing wrong with it. When I decided to build my “forever and ever” ultimate custom rifle, I went with 300 WM.

 

[Fatback]

I have both a Browning and Winchester M70 in left handed 300 WM. I have used them both to great effect on quite a large variety or African PG, leopard and North American game to include brown bear and moose. Never once felt under gunned with properly constructed bullets. I see some Ruger M77s, Rem 700s, Savages, Tikas and the occasional M70s for sell on the various gun selling sites. Don’t think you can go wrong with the 300 Winnie

 

[Safari Dave]

It depends on you budget and personal likes.

My best friend is left-handed and has been able to find some fine bolt action rifles over the years.

I believe his .300 Win Mag is a Sako.



Also, look at Weatherby. They usually have many left-handed options.

I've collected more African game with a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Win Mag than with any other rifle.



I believe both Craig Boddington and Mike Rinella are lefties. You might want to see what they use.



If if don't mind "space-age" polymer stocks, then Tikka is a great option.

 

[HankBuck]

I'm thinking about a left-handed 300 Win Mag. Does anyone have any ideas?

@SSG Joe - certainly .300 win mag is one of the most popular and useful .30 cal magnums ever. I am also a Lefty and considered one but went with a .30-06 as the real power difference is so minimal that I enjoy the less recoil of the .’06 more. I’ve used Sako LH and Browning Abolt LH and both have been very accurate (sub MOA for 3 shot groups at 100 yrds and accuracy holds out to 200 yrds, with factory ammo). I like both the Sako and ABolt push feed actions because of the short roatation on the bolt — very fast to cycle. I’ve read that the Weatherby also has a short roatation bolt but have never owned or fired one and not sure if they make LH?.
You can’t really go wrong with a .300 win mag (or a .30-06) as they are “tried and true” and will be around a long time. Ammo availability is rarely a problem and while .300 win mag maybe not as available as .30-06 its gotta be close. Good luck