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

 

[SSG Joe]

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.

I have a left-handed Savage 110 in 30-06 right now. I'm looking for a 300 for larger plains game in South Africa.

 

[Odinsraven]

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

Simpsonltd. Have a Schultz & Larsen DL 97 for sale ...also a 458 win mag .....

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Ive got a tikka t3x lite 300wm in left hand. For the money I don’t think you could buy a better rifle.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

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.


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if you were referring to the host of meat eater his names Steve Rinella. I believe his rifle is a .270wsm

 

[SSG Joe]

@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

I currently have a Savage 110 in 06. but I read somewhere that you may want a 300 for game the size of Eland. Your thoughts on the matter.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

I doubt there’s a game animal alive can tell the difference between a .30 caliber bullet from a 06 case vs a winmag case.

 

[Ryan]

As a lefty, I can say you certainly can get a 300WM, since it's one of the more common cartridges most manufacturers chamber their left-handed rifles in. But the question is more should you get a 300 WM because you plan on hunting eland. I used a 300 WM to take mine, but that was more because it was the rental rifle available when I decided to not bring my own rifle. I can say at the range I took my eland, my own 30-06 (which I used in previous hunts to take kudu, zebra, and more without issue) would have done the job just as well. I'd say ask your outfitter first since lots of eland have been put in the salt with your 30-06. If you are hunting an area you are likely to keep your shot in the 150 yard or less range I see no reason to get the 300. Take your time, put the right bullet in the right spot and the 30-06 will work fine. Now if your shot is likely to be longer distance the 300 WM has the advantage of more energy at those farther distances.

 

[Firebird]

I love my .300 wm-mine an older rem 700. If I am hunting bigger game (usually elk) or longer distances (common in my area) I generally reach for the 300 with it’s heavier bullets. I’ve taken that rifle and one of my -06’s to Africa and they both did just fine but I would prefer the .300 with the likelihood of heavier, tougher game animals.
I am not recoil sensitive but that would be the only negative I can point out for the larger caliber.

 

[Challer]

The R8 is nearly always a great answer to such questions

 

[sgt_zim]

As an owner of both Savage and Tikka...I like Tikka better. For a budget rifle, Savage is a very good choice. But Tikka has a better trigger and a much smoother bolt. Both detachable box magazines, I think Tikka's design for that is better, too. In all honesty, I wish they'd go away from that - I'd rather a hinged floor plate or even a blind magazine.

My 6.5x55 SE is a LH T3X - only option is wood. It's kinda plain, but it serves its purpose.

 

[SSG Joe]

As a lefty, I can say you certainly can get a 300WM, since it's one of the more common cartridges most manufacturers chamber their left-handed rifles in. But the question is more should you get a 300 WM because you plan on hunting eland. I used a 300 WM to take mine, but that was more because it was the rental rifle available when I decided to not bring my own rifle. I can say at the range I took my eland, my own 30-06 (which I used in previous hunts to take kudu, zebra, and more without issue) would have done the job just as well. I'd say ask your outfitter first since lots of eland have been put in the salt with your 30-06. If you are hunting an area you are likely to keep your shot in the 150 yard or less range I see no reason to get the 300. Take your time, put the right bullet in the right spot and the 30-06 will work fine. Now if your shot is likely to be longer distance the 300 WM has the advantage of more energy at those farther distances.

Hi Ryan!
Thanks for the input. I currently own an older Savage 110 in 30-06. It's good to hear you took some of the animals that I have on my list with a 30-06. (Eland, Greater Kudu, Bushbuck, Nyala, Impala, and Springbok. And if I have time, Zebra.) I'm planning on a 10–14-day hunt. I'll have to get in touch with the outfitter about what I can expect in average shooting ranges.

Thanks for your insight; I appreciate it.