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Does Tikka make a lefty 223 in a Sporter style configuration? Prefer stainless but blued would be a second choice, can't seem to find any online.
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They do but apparently they make them in batches separated by many moons. About 5-6 weeks ago I was looking for a left hand T3x stainless Lite in .223 with a 1:8" twist and none were to be found. That's the same situation when I first looked for one a couple of years ago. Nada nada for several months, then within the space of a week all of the on-line dealers had them. Bought one and it came with a 1:10" twist  whereas before they had been 1:8. Still shoots great but only up to 68-69 grain bullets so would like to get another 8" to try the longer 75-88 grain bullets.
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Thanks Jim,
A stainless lite would be perfect. 1-10 wouldnt bother me either as this rifle will just sit in the bedroom as it waits for a coyote to appear across our lake,
I checked Whitakers, Eurooptics, Buds and Gunbrokers and struck out.
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I know its not what your asking but there are some Ruger Gunsite Scouts in lefthand on Gunbroker for $499.00 I can't link the ad but this is the description:
Ruger 77 Gunsite Scout 5.56 223 LH Left Hand 6827
Maybe it will help someone.
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I appreciate the lead on the Ruger, but that has to be the ugliest .223 I ever seen in my life
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There is a used stainless on Gunbroker now. Comes with a half assed scope and mounts but you could always cash out on those. $599 or best offer. Just search "Tikka left 223" on Gunbroker
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Ken,
I checked it out. Action looks a little rough on the close up photos. That makes me question the rest of the rifle. I'll wait for something better.
Thanks
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That’s the same impression I got, Randy. Best to wait a while,.
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I appreciate the lead on the Ruger, but that has to be the ugliest .223 I ever seen in my life I agree, it's a ugly SOB.
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1-in-8" twist: CLICK D LINKAs Big Stick would say, "Oooopsie!" [img] https://imgur.com/8aCBZkI[/img]
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Welcome back Brick! I have one of the 18" RAR SS rifles and love it sure glad I bought one when CDNN was closing them out wish I would have bought 2.
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Contacted Europtics and they told me Tikka discontinued this lefty chambering. Might buy a SS Savage Storm. Buds has them for $572 and the twist rate is 1 in 9.
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For all you dinosaur types my LH 595 223 is yours for $600 shipped to you.
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Wow, it worked... Was afraid ole Larry's posse had caught you slipping into Pinedale...  Maybe you took care of Larry; don't see him around here any more...  Welcome back DF ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/dMXEE25.jpg)
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After a ton of looking around nothing seemed to be a better deal than a new Savage Storm from Buds for $572 so ordered one today.
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Be interested in how you like the stock after you get it and try it out. Particularly the adjustable comb.
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Bought the wife a Storm last month. The stock fits nice. Nothing fancy to look at it but its quality and has an internal aluminum bedding block. Definitely a few steps up from the classic tupperware style of stock you see on a lot of cheap rifles.
Buds price made the rifle appear to be a bargain, especially with no sales tax. Was looking for a stainless rifle, decent trigger, and either a 1-9 or 1-10 twist. The Storm is 1-9. I already have a set of Talley lightweights to fit. Was trying to keep the costs down on this because it will just sit in the corner waiting for a yote or a piggy to appear.
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Snowwolfe what’s your thought on the storm 223? I’ve been looking for a stainless 223 and this might work for me...
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