Scope Mount on a Left Hand Rifle

[Joey 3]

I've been lurking here for quite some time and have learned a ton. You guys ROCK! Now I need some specific help.

I have a Left Handed Remington 700 that I am going to mount a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 on. I want to go with a one-piece picatinny base, either Nightforce or Seekins. I also plan to mount an angle indicator to the base.

I have never personally seen either brand's base and am wondering if they are ambidextrous or if there are any other pluses or minuses that I should be aware of?

 

[Outlaw6.0]

Welcome to the wonderfully frustrating world of being a left handed shooter, my name is Outlaw & i'm you club president


I run a 20moa NightForce Direct Mount on a LH Rem 700 in 6-284:




I also use 20moa Badger Ordnance on a LH Rem 700 in 338RUM:




My current go-to manufacturer right now is Murphy Precision. Pictured is a stainless 20moa pic rail on a Stiller Short Action. I have two of these actions both wear the Murphy Precision Rails.





I know Seekins makes great products, I just haven't used any. If you need any more help, let us know.

t

 

[kcebcj]

I use Near Mfg rails and my smith beds them to the receivers. I am not left handed but can't see whether left or right handed would make a difference. Seekins and Near are of the same quality and you can't go wrong with either.

What Outlaw says is good stuff. Just need to decide which one you prefer and fits your needs. All good stuff.

 

[Joey 3]

I appreciate the help.

I have looked at Badger Ordnance's website before, but I never noticed that they do list left handed scope rails.

Is the Murphy Precision their "over-the-counter" rail, or did you have to machine it for the LH action?

 

[Outlaw6.0]

I appreciate the help.

...Is the Murphy Precision their "over-the-counter" rail, or did you have to machine it for the LH action?

It will be over the counter, even if they had to make you one the price doesn't change. With Murphy, the design of the rail lends itself to ambi installation.

MurphyPrecision.com - Scope Bases, Rings, and Assorted Shooting Accessories.


Heck, even the Titanium rails are in stock.


t

 

[Txhillbilly]

I have 3 Ken Farrell / 2 Weaver / 1 EGW 1 pc bases on my LH rifles. They all work fine on LH actions.

 

[Joey 3]

Thanks for all of the other options and the pics. I'm looking at all of them.

I e-mailed Nightforce and they responded immediately. It was kind of late in the evening too. Their scope rails are ambidextrous.

In the pictures I've seen, the Seekins rail looks a bit lower profile, which is partially what caught my attention. I like that, as long as a 6.5x284 clears it alright.