[zman15]

So I ordered a left hand T3 lite in 223 from Euro Optic it should be here on Tuesday! I will shoot it as is for the summer then send it off to mountain Tactical this winter and build it up from there. I can't wait for it! 🙂

[zman15]

If your going to rebarrel it immediately, you may want to keep looking for a donor action from a used T3 – They are often in good shape and MT can spin on any barrel you like.  For example I just saw a T3 light in .270WSM used (looked new) for $499 – obviously won't work for your project but just saying some deals are out there.

I would advise not to go with the RH action if your a lefty – you will curse that thing every time you need a fast followup shot…
Good luck friend, -Eric

Thanks for the reply! It's funny but Im quicker with the bolt on the right side. I think it's because I have short arms and I can't quite reach the bolt as well from the left. I also have a harder time loading my Savage 308 in left hand. I prob just need to practice more. I have been shooting a right handed rifle all my life.

[zman15]

I don't own a Tikka…… yet, but I would for sure stick to lefty if that's what you shoot.  If found some on gun broker and other such sites yoh should check out, especially if a barrel is something you want, you'd just need a stock and action to be decent.

As for 223, I think it's a good round, lots of options, lots of reloading data, etc.  I have a Winchester 70 in 223, and the options for ammo, subsonic, match, bullets, etc is daunting.  Hence my next rifle is going to be a Tikka in 308, purely for options in ammo, especially since I plan on tinkering with suppressed. 

Just like you, sorting through the Tikka rifle options now.

I have a savage 110 Tactical in 308 in left hand. It shoots really good I just want a smaller round to mess around with.

[zman15]

So after deciding on a 223 I have found the only option is a stainless steel light or a hunter in blued. I really do not a stainless but it seems like that is all they have in 223. By the time I re barrel it and coat it a different color I will have about 14 or 1500 in it before I even change the stock! I am thinking about just breaking down and getting a right hand varmiter for around 800 dollars. :-[

[zman15]

I have been in contact with Jason. He is working on getting me some prices.  😀

[zman15]

Build one! It's not much more than the factory model.

That is what it looks like I will have to do.

[zman15]

Thanks! I emailed them. It is frustrating trying to find a left hand tikka but I think it will be worth it.

[zman15]

Have you tried looking for a 223 LH Varmint? 

If Mountain Tactical can't get you a rifle,…Cleaver Firearms will have it but you will pay little more for it.
They normally have both left and right hand 223 stainless varmints in stock.

I emailed Cleaver they don't export to the US so it looks like I may have to have someone build one for me.

[zman15]

Thanks I will check it out!