Cheapest Left Hand .223

[Oldbloke]

Not cheap but ,,,,,

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[Oldbloke]

Another, cheaper. $680 and in WA

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[CrackThump]

as bladeracer said, shooting lefty with a right handed rifle isnt hard.

Im a left hander as well and have all right handed gear.

my howa 1500 is 223 with a right handed bolt and is frikkin beautiful, standard stock, no fancy cheek risers.. cost me about $800 second hand with a scope.

How fast can you cycle a bolt? (in standing position)

Not that much slower than a right hander.

Im a bit of a cackhander when I shoot, left hand stays on the trigger and handgrip, right hand comes off the forestock and cycles the bolt..

in prone or on benchrest, no problems, if Im standing or kneeling I either hold the rifle in my left hand and rest the butt on my thigh or belt while I work the action, or with the .22 just pull it hard into my shoulder and hold it one handed. (finger outside trigger guard of course)

hard to explain in words, but it doesnt take long to sort out your own style or rythme

[Oldbloke]

Why do people expect the OP to use a RH rifle when he is LHanded?. Very un-natural. Its like the 50s when some schools force LHanded kids to write with RHand.

DJC, Just be patient and sesrch for a LH rifle. Dont listen to old thinking dorks mate.

[bladeracer]

Why do people expect the OP to use a RH rifle when he is LHanded?. Very un-natural. Its like the 50s when some schools force LHanded kids to write with RHand.

DJC, Just be patient and sesrch for a LH rifle. Dont listen to old thinking dorks mate.

I don't see anybody expecting he use a right-handed rifle, just offering suggestions worth considering as left-handed rifles are limited, scarce, expensive, and more difficult to sell. If you can adapt to a right-handed rifle without compromising, I would think it a very sensible option. IEven if he buys a left-handed rifle it's very likely he'll still shoot right-handed rifles at some point anyway. As a right-hander though you could easily go your entire life without ever shooting a lefty.

[Oldbloke]

Anybody know what the cheapest/most affordable options would be for a Left Handed .223 bolt action?

The OP is asking about cheap LH 223 rifles. Not about how to use a RH rifle. He would understand that is an option. People might mean well but buying a RH that would be way down the list of options in my book.

LH is best option

Perhaps BO or levers could be options too.

[Raband]

Or Pump action?

[Oldbloke]

Or Pump action?

Yep

[RoginaJack]

I'm left handed (surprise, surprise) and one of many problems with using a R.H. firearm in the field is the check piece and working the bolt with a scope mounted!
Hang in for a L.H. firearm - they are around!

[bladeracer]

I'm left handed (surprise, surprise) and one of many problems with using a R.H. firearm in the field is the check piece and working the bolt with a scope mounted!
Hang in for a L.H. firearm - they are around!

When I see lefties shooting righties they almost invariably use their right hand to run the bolt. I have seen some shoot by dropping the rifle from the shoulder, turning it onto its left side, and running the action left-handed. I often feel that us righties are actually disadvantaged using right-handed designs.

As I am irreversibly mono-dextrous right-handed I do understand that some lefties simply cannot use a right-handed rifle left-handed, but I think I would really enjoy shooting a left-handed rifle right-handed.

[RoginaJack]

By all means, Bladeracer, give it a go.

It's really annoying when I'm trying to get a 2nd shot away at feral dogs without lifting my head off the stock, rolling the rifle over or moving right hand of fore-end, leaving the rifle unsupported to operate bolt. Just far too much movement plus loss of sight picture etc....
just far to much mucking around.
Pump actions, Nah far to noisy.

[Bills Shed]

as bladeracer said, shooting lefty with a right handed rifle isnt hard.

Im a left hander as well and have all right handed gear.

my howa 1500 is 223 with a right handed bolt and is frikkin beautiful, standard stock, no fancy cheek risers.. cost me about $800 second hand with a scope.

I've tried shooting RH rifles, but unfortunately the scope usually gets in the way of my left hand reaching over to the bolt handle (while in prone. Standing up isn't so bad, but still uncomfortable)

Shooting a right-handed rifle left-handed you would use your right hand to work the bolt, your left hand stays in position. When I had the pin in my right shoulder I couldn't operate my bolts right handed so I would run the bolt left handed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiX4Z9N_9k8

Can not say I have ever done like that in the clip. I am a lefty, with a rimfire, right hand holds the fore stock and left hand works the bolt. Brass goes wherever. I suppose it would look a bit strange but It works. Something I have always done and never thought there was another way. When we are in a Shooting buggy and using a CF the rifle usually has a front rest to sit on and I do work the bolt with my right hand , and stopping the brass, the left stays on the pistol grip. I saw the clip and it looks interesting.
I have the .223, CZ527 in LH and I find I have no issues with the mind set of shooting the left hand rifle after shooting all the other right hand ones. The only issue I have is when cleaning them. All of a sudden the bolt stop is on the wrong side.
Keep an eye out on the second hand market and they come up regularly.....ish.
Bill

[wrenchman]

savage makes the most left hand bolt guns i have ever seen

[SCJ429]

Why do people expect the OP to use a RH rifle when he is LHanded?. Very un-natural. Its like the 50s when some schools force LHanded kids to write with RHand.

DJC, Just be patient and sesrch for a LH rifle. Dont listen to old thinking dorks mate.

It is just constructive objective suggestions to give the OP some options they may not have considered. There isn't a lot of traffic on this site at times so anything that starts a constructive conversation should be welcome.

I do agree with you that if you are patient, the right LH rifle will come along.

[Paul33031]

Mate,
I’ve sold my left handed Ruger in 223 to buy a Tikka T3 lite. You won’t regret it.
55gr projectiles shoots sub MOA all day long.

[DJCoopes]

Anybody know what the cheapest/most affordable options would be for a Left Handed .223 bolt action?

The OP is asking about cheap LH 223 rifles. Not about how to use a RH rifle. He would understand that is an option. People might mean well but buying a RH that would be way down the list of options in my book.

LH is best option

Perhaps BO or levers could be options too.

I'm definitely considering Levers, although not many have detachable box mags
As for break action, I can't seem to find many in .223

Thanks for all of the advice!

[RoginaJack]

There's a 223 Ruger on used guns and in W.A....might be worth a look.

[Oldbloke]

And a savage axis in qld on ozgunsales

And CVA scout single shot in 223

[Oldbloke]

How did you go? Pick o e up yet?

[DJCoopes]

How did you go? Pick o e up yet?

Not quite, considering a MDT TAC21 chassis with a LH Rem 700 or Tikka T3x Lite LH, both in .223
Thanks for all of your help, it is much appreciated!

[Clem]

My missus shoots a TIKKA T3x .223 left handed and it is a great gun. I don't think you can go wrong with one of them.

Good luck....

[Peter988]

Just buy a new LH Tikka. My mate has one. They really are an accurate rifle.

[Oldbloke]

Look at the name of the thread. "Cheapest LH 223"

Either not a lot of use or cash.

[Peter988]

How did you go? Pick o e up yet?

Not quite, considering a MDT TAC21 chassis with a LH Rem 700 or Tikka T3x Lite LH, both in .223
Thanks for all of your help, it is much appreciated!

Like I said. If you are already considering the Tikka then that’s the way to go in my opinion.

[SCJ429]

I agree, at a modest price point the Tikka offers far more than the Remington. It has an excellent trigger and a quality barrel. Two things that Remington has struggled with.