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Working a Bolt Action Lefty Style
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Author:  Josh Smith [ Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Working a Bolt Action Lefty Style
Hi Folks,

I was asked on another board about sling positions and how do I work the bolt action on a rifle, anyway, without dismounting from my shoulder? I took pics and figured I'd post them here as well in the hopes it might help someone.

Hasty Hasty sling:

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Hasty sling:

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I hope this was informative. A lefty bolt is nice, but not necessary, and the lefty need not suffer due to a bolt action on the wrong side!

Regards,

Josh
Author:  A square 10 [ Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Working a Bolt Action Lefty Style
never tried to shoot left handed but it was very enlightening , i may have to give it a go ,
Author:  Josh Smith [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Working a Bolt Action Lefty Style
I didn't grow up with other shooters. My dad hunted when he was a kid and taught my friend and I gun safety, but I had no idea that working the action was supposed to be done any other way.

My first bolt action rifle, a Marlin 880C if I recall correctly, was a righty bolt. I used it to good effect on different critters, mostly squirrel, rabbit, and pigeons and sparrows that terrorized Dad's fishing boat in the old barn where he kept it.

To this day, there are bass which will run from the smell of the boat soap we used :rotflma:

I eventually found a lever action and later, a lefty action .22. I really liked that Marlin, though, and wish they made an 880c with a lefty bolt. I stopped using it solely because I hadn't gotten the technique down, yet, and I moved a bit too much while I was trying to hide from critters.

If you do this, I really suggest starting with a straight bolt handle like on a Mosin, Mauser 98 rifle, or even a Gewehr 88. (This latter I use as a standard of smoothness to which all my bolt guns must operate. Yes, this includes the Mosin!)

Regards,

Josh
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