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Kicking around the idea of a LH Mesa 450 Bushmaster. Was wanting a stainless LH bolt action 450, and came to a dead end trying to get Ruger or their exclusive 450 dealer here in Michigan to get the ball rolling.
Other option would be a LH Tikka short action and make it a donor for rebarrel. That probably would still be less than the Mesa though. Especially if I can find a used one a bit cheaper.

Just talked to the sales department. For now, they are only offering 3 chamberings in LH. So, the 450 is a no go at this point.
By the way, the 3 LH guns are listed on GalleryofGuns currently, but obviously still out of stock. So, that will be an easy purchasing option for those looking for one when they get to distribution.

But they are all 6.5 CM and I want a 7-08

I've been trying to order a 7-08 through a dealer, he's getting no answer from CA...been a week.

This is on their blog:

With our Mesa (LEFT-HAND MSRP: $1,545) left-handed shooters can expect a premium yet accessible steel-barreled hunting rifle. The Mesa has a featherlight contour, stainless steel barrel with a removable seamless radial brake, and a carbon fiber composite stock. The left-handed model is currently offered in three short-action chamberings: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and 7mm-08 Remington. Weighing in at only 6.5 pounds, the Mesa is the perfect rifle to carry deep into the backcountry.

CA just quoted my dealer a 5-6 month wait for the build delivery.

I just called them and they said they hoped to start getting them to dealers next month. Apparently a lot of interest in them

Not according to my dealer, that is the same dealer you were recommended....


Lefty Mesa & Ridgeline
"Both have a lead time of 5-6 months."

Hope this doesn't turn into another Barrett story. But with as much exposure as they are giving the launch, it looks hopeful

Just for the record,I have a Mesa Right Hand in 6.5 Creedmoor. It shoots itty bitty groups,functions perfectly,and has a great trigger right out of the box.

The only thing missing is a bolt lock feature,but that's personal preference anyway.

I just emailed the dealer back, hoping for some clarification in delivery dates....will update later

Anybody heard if they have shipped to dealers yet? I email Christensen but haven't heard back from them.

My dealer said they told him 5-6 months, so maybe someone has a dealer that's got a shipment of Lefties coming in ?

Handled a couple RH Ridgeline's at Whitaker's yesterday. Ergos were pretty good. Not crazy about the CF barrel, but, overall good "feel". Looking forward to handling the LH Mesa's when they hit the stores.

FWIW, also had a chance to handle a couple RH Fieldcrafts while I was at Whitaker's. Not for me. I'll wait for the LH Mesa's. Getting pretty cantankerous in my old age. There is a particular stock fit / feel / ergonomics that I prefer. And if a rifle doesn't have it, not interested.

I just got off the phone with my dealer who had just got off the phone with Christensen. They told him shipment would be in about 2 weeks.

That's odd, I called them yesterday and was told the first batch were in the process of being shipped.

That means 2 weeks lol

Europtic had 2 of the burnt bronze / green stock 6.5cm in stock.

Only one now. $1490 shipped.

It sounded like they were getting stuff ready for shipping but they wouldn't be going out right away. My dealer also told me he was told that they just got done retooling to double their barrel production capability.

Mine is in stock at dealer now, shipping to me on Monday...Black/Gray 7mm-08