Ballistol Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Currently trying to finalise a spec for a tactical style bolt action rifle that I can approach a gunsmith with for a price/delivery. Typical use would be with heavier bullets with high BC out to 600 maybe even 1000yds. Fixed in my mind that I want a dedicated left hand rifle with 10 shot magazine:- What are people using or recommend using regards a left handed action? What are people using or recommend using regards a left handed stock? Can't make my mind up on calibre either .243AI or .260Rem? Any thoughts or opinions appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Stiller predator - feeds from aics 5 or 10 round mag McMillan - A2 .260 I'm left handed and this is basically my rifle spec with a Lothar barrel except mine is .308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Yup, tactical stock needs to be ambidextrous and not 'handed'. Add Manners T4 to the stock option mentioned above: http://mannerstocks.com/tactical/ I think Baldie has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 My own Valkyrie action is available, off the shelf , in left hand, repeater, pinned lug, tactical bolt knob etc. I also have left hand manners stocks, with dbm etc in stock. Forget the 243AI, go .260 on a tactical rifle, its pretty much unbeatable. It can cope with a wide variety of bullet weights, and is simplicity itself to load. It also feeds flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 My own Valkyrie action is available, off the shelf , in left hand, repeater, pinned lug, tactical bolt knob etc. I also have left hand manners stocks, with dbm etc in stock. Forget the 243AI, go .260 on a tactical rifle, its pretty much unbeatable. It can cope with a wide variety of bullet weights, and is simplicity itself to load. It also feeds flawlessly. A one-stop shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Have to say it would be nice to build a 'UK' sourced rifle. Add a Border barrel and third eye mounts to Baldies action and you are there all bar the stock and if one of those is in stock then happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 i have a left hand barnard 07 in .260 built by barnard in there factory can be veiwed on there web site 10 shot mag flawless loading so smooth you cant feel the bullet enter the chamber 26"trueflight match barrel jewel trigger shoots 123grn scenars very accurate imported through fox firearms very nice tactical rifle lovely to shoot after saying all that dave (baldie) on this site makes a great rifle but i am very pleased with the barnard hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin jalland Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 .308 HS PRECISION HTR LEFT HANDED NORTH STAR MOD SAY NO MORE GOOD TO 900 YRDS 1000 ON WARM DAYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 can't comment about stock or action because i'm normal although i would aggree the stock needs to be ambi dextrous on a tactical build calibre is easy , 260 rem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Another vote for the 260, they are fairly kind to barrels and the one I watched being used Saturday was happy at 1200 yards and blindingly accurate at 800. Not sure I would swap a 6,5-284 for one unless I was shooting a lot more through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistol Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Thanks for the info guys, seems like .260 gets the nod. Stock seems more problematical, although I agree on the ambidextrous comments. I've already got an AICS which fits quite well, but how easy is it to get a left hander and does anyone have any opinions on the new AX stock from Accuracy International? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Left handed AICS,s are no problem. I have AX stocks on order, but no idea when they will materialise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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