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BobR
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Posted: 23 June 2007 at 08:20 |
I have spent the better part of about 5 years or so looking for a LH Ruger M77 in 220 swift. I decided that no matter how hard I look, this gun just isn't around. I am not even sure Ruger made a LH version. So I have thrown in the towel in this search.
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CB900F
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BobR; We're still waitin' for a range report. Patience hell, get busy! 900F |
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BobR
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Well, I took it out a few weeks ago and had a group of 5 shots basically touching at 100yds. That was with the 1970's vintage Weaver K-4W and factory 55gr ammo. I was most impressed, so was my shooting partner. I need to get out for some longer range shooting and see if I need to swap out the scope. The older Weaver does have a fairly thick crosshair and I don't want to obscure those little guys at longer ranges. I am going to try 52gr in it because my 22-250 loves that weight. If it does as well, I will only need to buy one weight of bullets for the two. I will be moving back to Spokane soon, so my shooting is on hold until I can get there. bob |
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Rob if ya want to peddle that scope sometime in the future let me know, I really like the K-4 weavers.
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Hivoltfl; Do you do any of your own work on the El Paso Weavers? If so, PM me the addy & I'll send you one in pretty poor shape. I'm not looking for repair, I'm giving it to you if you want it. 900F |
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CB thanks for the offer but I dont work on them, I own about 5 K-4's and a couple K-3's, I guess I am telling my age but what the hell I am OLDSCHOOL and proud of it..
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They never made the tang safety Ruger in LH. That is why I don't own a Ruger. I'd rather re-barrel a Savage than use a backwards gun.
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Fella's; I'm a dedicated lefty, and my .220 Swift is a Ruger. It's just a #1V, not a bolt gun. I don't think Ruger made any bolt guns with a left hand bolt in .220 Swift. A load that works very well for me in the #1 is: 45 grains of Vihta N160 in Winchester brass, CCI std primer, and the Hornady 50 grain V-Max bullet. I get 3960 fps muzzle over my Oehler 35P chrono & excellent accuracy. YRMV. For that matter, I don't think any manufacturer ever made an LHB in 6.5 Swede. That's gonna be my next project, a left handed Swede bolt gun. It's not gonna be cheap, but when I'm done, it should be a helluva gun. 900F Edited by CB900F |
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I got an email that said a LH 6.5x55 T3 Hunter was available by special order. From the email:
SPORTS HOLLOW: PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS 715-682-3838 I don't work with or even know those guys. Just passing the info along. You can get a LH Blaser in 6.5x55, too. Edited by urbaneruralite |
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Urbaner; Is that the Sports Hollow in Ashland Wisconsin? 900F |
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CB since Savage makes a LH long action. A LH 6.5 should be easy to just replace the barrel (midway)? Not a classy custom gun but Savage wood/fit/finish is getting better, especially in the polished grades. The low initial cost would let lots of $$$ to polish/blue/stock. BEAR |
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Fella's; I just found out today that Cooper is willing to produce a 6.5 Swede on a single-shot left hand bolt action. I'm not at all sure I want to spend that kind of money on a single-shot. But, I did find a company that does it for sure. And even a Montana company at that! 900F |
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All I know about those guys, I posted. I was looking for a 6.5mm in SS and decided to re-barrel a Savage instead of refinishing and restocking a Tikka.
Its been said that Savage will offer their high polished grade in LH in 2008. The Savage design however has its limits for fit. The recoil lug and rear baffle don't fit flush with everything else. The baffle floats around. |
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Would that be one of these gems,ya gotta admit they do look hot.
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God,Mother,Country,and Hot Rods. Done with political crap.LOL
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TB, In what left hand short action calibers is the T3 offered? I would like to have a 260. What do you think? |
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