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Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 12:19 PM
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Stupid question. Does Academy not sale any left handed bolt action rifles? I went to the one here Midland and they don't shelf any. The kicker is they say they can't order any? I was also advised there are very few left handed bolt guns and Academy only carries right hand?
Wally World can and will order one for me. Btw this is for the wife she's a south paw.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 12:35 PM
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your gonna have to go to bass pro.
your correct, that wally world can order one.
they make left handed brownings,rugers, remingtons and winchester. savage also has a few left handed mondels out there.
it seems there are more left handed rugers out there than any other brand.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 12:42 PM
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Typically academy's prices are far cheaper than the other retail stores.in order to do that they have a very specific number of firearms they carry. They figure the number of individuals looking for a left handed bolt gun is so slim it's not worth stocking them. I was amazed in the time I worked there how few bolt guns were sold, even during deer season. We sold a few of the cheap mossberg rifles but no one looked at any of the quality Remington/Savage/tikka. They no they can't compete so they continue to sell the mess out of cheap pistols and home defense shotguns and stock a few bolt rifles to look like they are a real gun shop.
Additionally, part of there low prices are from making bulk orders of Glocks or S&W Sigmas, to the point they don't have access to other wholesalers etc.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 01:00 PM
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I've had to be dilligent hunting for LH bolt actions. Academy never has them. Txtrophy has observed a difference from what I have. I usually see LH Savages very available, Remington and Tikka tie for second. You may have to scour pawn shops, post WTB, and when you get enough of all that go to Bud's Gunshop, pay the shipping and get what you want.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 01:13 PM
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I've had to be dilligent hunting for LH bolt actions. Academy never has them. Txtrophy has observed a difference from what I have. I usually see LH Savages very available, Remington and Tikka tie for second. You may have to scour pawn shops, post WTB, and when you get enough of all that go to Bud's Gunshop, pay the shipping and get what you want. we don't see alot of left handed savages down here, but that may be a regional thing. i know savage makes alot of lefty bolt guns, same with remington, but both are rare down in south texas. easiest one for us to pick up is a ruger or browning
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 01:25 PM
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Having been a South Paw my lifetime I appreciate your problem..I shot SS and SBS or OU in rifles and shotguns for years..My first was a premier grade Savage w/jeweled bolt and Weatherby type stock..I got over 15000 rounds thru that 7mm Mag before rebbling it. If you want a good L/H weapon..Look at Remington in SPS or Police and Military..run from around $500 to $900..Ruger w/be my next choice, and having had some bad exp. w/Browning Stainless I'd stay away from them..Savage is always a shooter and mostly inexpensive unless you get into a top of the line item..Bandera Gun Club w/order you one cheaper than most retailers..Don
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 01:54 PM
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Your gonna have to order one through your local gun store or Wally world. I ordered my LH rem 700 through wally world. They we're able to tell me that their distributor had it in stock and that it would be there in about 1 week. I put half down and paid the other half on arrival. I was pretty pleased with Walmart actually.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 02:35 PM
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Cabelas usually has some left handed Tikka's in stock. But they are not cheap.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 02:40 PM
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Tikka makes a great left handed gun, I own and sell them. Highly recommend them
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 02:52 PM
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 06:34 PM
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Have LH Sako and Savage. Both awesome. Rarely find one on the shelf though as stated above. Good luck. Mine had to be ordered. But I am glad I did.
Last edited by RafterH; 04/05/13 06:35 PM.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 10:06 PM
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Thanks guys for the replys. Looks like Wally World here we come!! Too far from bps and such.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/05/13 11:41 PM
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well that was lack luster, nada. Vernon incoming PM
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/06/13 04:14 AM
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Buy her a T/C Encore. That way you can use it too. I've got 1 IF U want to do some trading.
"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith 10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/06/13 04:32 AM
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I know a dealer who specializes in lh guns in midland he should be at the gun show in midland this weekend or pm me and I will give you his number
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/06/13 09:50 AM
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Got lucky several years ago and picked up my LH Savage 30-06 at Bass Pro here in San Antonio. At the time the guy at the gun shop said they usually had one or two around. I have not looked in awhile.
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/06/13 05:51 PM
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Well went back to Wally World. They called the suppliers. I ordered a Remy 243
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Re: Academy and south paw bolt gun
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04/06/13 07:32 PM
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Well went back to Wally World. They called the suppliers. I ordered a Remy 243 Maybe now, someone will put some meat in the freezer in that house............ABOUT FREAKIN TIME! Cool deal on the .243!!!! (my way, you could've got a new rifle)
"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith 10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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