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When I spoke to MRC last Thursday I was told I'd hear back from them the same day. At this point I still haven't heard from them. It's not really instilling much confidence that we're going to come to a resolution on this. I left a message today to try to help keep things moving though.

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I saw the Gunbroker listings. It's funny that they are available with what looks to be the correct contour and they can't just make this situation right. If they can't get ne one of those all I really want is my money back. I'll just put the money towards something else.

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Still no response from MRC. It's highly unlikely that I'll ever buy another one of their guns at this point. It's time to work through my dealer and see if they can push things along. They do a ton of volume and should hopefully have some leverage.

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I was hoping they had turned things around.

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Why go through all the hassel with them. Just go buy a Christensen LH like I did and be very happy with it.

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I have a couple Chirstensens. They are not even close to mountain rifles however.

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I’ve followed this thread, meanwhile getting a left hand Forbes, and a couple of Rugers and Tikkas. To me, the best way to a true mountain left hand rifle, without going full custom and spending at least $2k probably $3k, is just getting a decent factory left hand rifle and dropping it into your preferred stock. Yep, it’s that simple wink

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Originally Posted by akmtnrunner
I’ve followed this thread, meanwhile getting a left hand Forbes, and a couple of Rugers and Tikkas. To me, the best way to a true mountain left hand rifle, without going full custom and spending at least $2k probably $3k, is just getting a decent factory left hand rifle and dropping it into your preferred stock. Yep, it’s that simple wink

I would be willing to pay $2K for a Left Hand Kimber Ascent. Yeah, I know one of the guys at Kimber said "No way in He!!" they would ever build another Left Hand rifle. But, one can hope.

Short of that, a LH Forbes rifle in a Kimber Ascent stock would be a workable Frankenrifle for me. Not crazy about the Forbes stock ergos.



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Originally Posted by Orion2000

I would be willing to pay $2K for a Left Hand Kimber Ascent. ...

I would too. The fit and finish of the Kimber is excellent, and if any LH ascent was as accurate as my wife's 4lb 13oz (naked) Montana, I'd be quite happy.

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I'd be happy with ANY Kimber in left hand!


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I'm with you guys. If I could get a Kimber Ascent or Montana LH I'd order 3 or 4 immediately.

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Originally Posted by Orion2000
. . . a LH Forbes rifle in a Kimber Ascent stock would be a workable Frankenrifle for me. Not crazy about the Forbes stock ergos.


I am just the opposite, I love the ergos of my Forbes but I have issues with it's action. I just don't like the style of the magazine and feed system. For me, I am liking my T3x put in a Mesa Precision Altitude stock. It is a bit heavier, 6.2 lbs naked, but rebored to 338 WM so I wouldn't want it any lighter or with any less of a stock.

With that said, if someone is looking for a left handed Forbes in 30-06 with threaded muzzle, I would be willing to sell.

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Originally Posted by akmtnrunner
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. . . a LH Forbes rifle in a Kimber Ascent stock would be a workable Frankenrifle for me. Not crazy about the Forbes stock ergos.


I am just the opposite, I love the ergos of my Forbes but I have issues with it's action. I just don't like the style of the magazine and feed system. For me, I am liking my T3x put in a Mesa Precision Altitude stock. It is a bit heavier, 6.2 lbs naked, but rebored to 338 WM so I wouldn't want it any lighter or with any less of a stock.

With that said, if someone is looking for a left handed Forbes in 30-06 with threaded muzzle, I would be willing to sell.

Got a spare Kimber stock to go with it ???? ... wink



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Got a spare Kimber stock to go with it ???? ... wink


Anything for the right price wink

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HA ! No doubt...



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It looks like I'm just going to get my money back and go another route. I'm leaning towards a Cooper Backcountry at this point.

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That's the way I'm leaning. I just started looking at Cooper and really like what I see and hear. The Backcountry and Timberline have caught my eye.

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Sounds like a group buy for a Cooper Back Country!


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
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I'd be in for sure.

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Originally Posted by ammoman16
I'd be in for sure.

Might want to check on that Cooper advertised weight...curious if that 5.75# is legit.

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I'd be in for sure.

Might want to check on that Cooper advertised weight...curious if that 5.75# is legit.


I've handled them quite a bit and they definitely feel like they're in that range.

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