Question for the Lefties

RoadRunner71 · October 14th, 2009, 10:29 AM

I am looking for a .22lr rifle (left-handed). I would like bolt-action around $500 or less - for target/plinking. I checked with my favorite gun shop and was told that only CZ and Savage make such a thing.

I have done a little checking on myown with little success. Does any one know of any other manufacturer that makes this configuration?

Thanks for your help.

paul45 · October 14th, 2009, 11:14 AM

I have only seen the Savage. It did not fit me right. I have basicly stuck to lever's ( Browning, Winchester and Marlin - no Henry's yet) and semi's ( 2 Ruger 10/22's) for my .22lr guns. However, I just picked up the Colt .22 AR carbine. It work great! I can work the safety with my left hand and the rear cocking handle functions fine. The mag release is on the right side just like my AR's. I love it.

automatic slim · October 14th, 2009, 11:27 AM

If you could go semi-auto, Norinco makes the JW-20 which is a copy of Browning's .22. It ejects from the bottom, loads from the rear of the stock and is a take down model. It retails for far less than $500.

Rexster · October 14th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Your price ceiling is going to be a problem. My solution, when I get the cash, is a Marlin 39A lever rifle, which is of course not a bolt rifle, but then, I only have one left-hand centerfire bolt rifle, and several centerfire lever rifles, so it makes sense for my first "understudy" .22 to be a lever rifle.

I have handled some BEAUTIFUL .22 bolt rifles made by Cooper. I might buy myself one as a retirement gift, when I can get to my deferred savings without IRS early withdrawal penalty.

RoadRunner71 · October 14th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by automatic slim

If you could go semi-auto, Norinco makes the JW-20 which is a copy of Browning's .22. It ejects from the bottom, loads from the rear of the stock and is a take down model. It retails for far less than $500.

I know I could go with semi-auto and have more options, but I am looking specifically for bolt-action.

RoadRunner71 · October 14th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexster

Your price ceiling is going to be a problem. My solution, when I get the cash, is a Marlin 39A lever rifle, which is of course not a bolt rifle, but then, I only have one left-hand centerfire bolt rifle, and several centerfire lever rifles, so it makes sense for my first "understudy" .22 to be a lever rifle.

I have handled some BEAUTIFUL .22 bolt rifles made by Cooper. I might buy myself one as a retirement gift, when I can get to my deferred savings without IRS early withdrawal penalty.

I also know that if I spent a few hundred more I would have more options, but that is what I am budgeting for this purchase. I am not unhappy with Savage and CZ as choices. I just want to make sure I'm not missing another option in this price range.

BikerRN · October 14th, 2009, 03:10 PM

As a leftie longarm shooter I tend to "adapt" right handed guns to my needs. Either that or I develop a technique that lets me use a right handed gun with my left hand.

With rifles the reason I do this is because if I ever have to borrow a longarm I'm fairly confident that it will be a right handed version. Years ago I saw a guy borrow a right handed rifle after he dropped his custom left handed one. He sure spent a lot of time wiping the left side of that gun trying to work the bolt.

The point I'm trying to make is, when you get that nice game animal in your sights you will revert back to how you've trained. If you end up having to borrow a rifle the chances are very good that it will be a right handed version. For this reason I suggest that you stay with the right handed version for yourself and learn to adapt to it.

Biker

nutz4utwo · October 14th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Another vote for a Savage here. They shoot quite well. You are not going to find a higher quality .22lr for less than $500. Especially in "southpaw"

Savage Arms Mark II Rimfire Series Model Mark II BTVS

Mark-II Rimfire Series
Model MARK II-BTVS Left Hand
Suggested Retail $441.00

ccw9mm · October 14th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Can't think of any others, besides CZ and Savage.

The CZ 452 in .22LR, for me, is one heck of a good fit with the Lux (euro-style) stock.

With Savage, you can get the AccuTrigger on certain models, which many folks like. On my Savage 12FLV .223 w/ AccuTrigger, I loved the clean break @ ~24oz. Along with a varmint barrel, the Savage can be amazingly accurate. As for fit, a number of after-market stock makers build models for the various Savage rifles.

Both should be under $500 (street).

TerriLi · October 14th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Actually Im an oddball....Im a lefty rifle shot that hates lefty models. I perfer a righty model both on bolt guns and semiautos. But CZ and Savage both make fine left handed models, and a little hunting around could find ya one for your price.

October 14th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#1
RoadRunner71 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,104	Question for the Lefties I am looking for a .22lr rifle (left-handed). I would like bolt-action around $500 or less - for target/plinking. I checked with my favorite gun shop and was told that only CZ and Savage make such a thing. I have done a little checking on myown with little success. Does any one know of any other manufacturer that makes this configuration? Thanks for your help. __________________ "Mind own business" "Always cut cards"

October 14th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#2
paul45 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SML, VA Posts: 393	I have only seen the Savage. It did not fit me right. I have basicly stuck to lever's ( Browning, Winchester and Marlin - no Henry's yet) and semi's ( 2 Ruger 10/22's) for my .22lr guns. However, I just picked up the Colt .22 AR carbine. It work great! I can work the safety with my left hand and the rear cocking handle functions fine. The mag release is on the right side just like my AR's. I love it. __________________ "Being PARANOID is just plain smart thinking when they are really out to get you!"

October 14th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#3
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,223	If you could go semi-auto, Norinco makes the JW-20 which is a copy of Browning's .22. It ejects from the bottom, loads from the rear of the stock and is a take down model. It retails for far less than $500. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

October 14th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#7
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,775	As a leftie longarm shooter I tend to "adapt" right handed guns to my needs. Either that or I develop a technique that lets me use a right handed gun with my left hand. With rifles the reason I do this is because if I ever have to borrow a longarm I'm fairly confident that it will be a right handed version. Years ago I saw a guy borrow a right handed rifle after he dropped his custom left handed one. He sure spent a lot of time wiping the left side of that gun trying to work the bolt. The point I'm trying to make is, when you get that nice game animal in your sights you will revert back to how you've trained. If you end up having to borrow a rifle the chances are very good that it will be a right handed version. For this reason I suggest that you stay with the right handed version for yourself and learn to adapt to it. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

October 14th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#9
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,412	Can't think of any others, besides CZ and Savage. The CZ 452 in .22LR, for me, is one heck of a good fit with the Lux (euro-style) stock. With Savage, you can get the AccuTrigger on certain models, which many folks like. On my Savage 12FLV .223 w/ AccuTrigger, I loved the clean break @ ~24oz. Along with a varmint barrel, the Savage can be amazingly accurate. As for fit, a number of after-market stock makers build models for the various Savage rifles. Both should be under $500 (street). __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

October 14th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#4
Rexster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Texas Posts: 895	Your price ceiling is going to be a problem. My solution, when I get the cash, is a Marlin 39A lever rifle, which is of course not a bolt rifle, but then, I only have one left-hand centerfire bolt rifle, and several centerfire lever rifles, so it makes sense for my first "understudy" .22 to be a lever rifle. I have handled some BEAUTIFUL .22 bolt rifles made by Cooper. I might buy myself one as a retirement gift, when I can get to my deferred savings without IRS early withdrawal penalty.

October 14th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#8
nutz4utwo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western, WA Posts: 1,046	Another vote for a Savage here. They shoot quite well. You are not going to find a higher quality .22lr for less than $500. Especially in "southpaw" Savage Arms Mark II Rimfire Series Model Mark II BTVS Mark-II Rimfire Series Model MARK II-BTVS Left Hand Suggested Retail $441.00

October 14th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#10
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 836	Actually Im an oddball....Im a lefty rifle shot that hates lefty models. I perfer a righty model both on bolt guns and semiautos. But CZ and Savage both make fine left handed models, and a little hunting around could find ya one for your price. __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

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