Thread: Rem 700 Varmint Build...

Interesting thread.

I'm a lefty as well and shoot FTR.

For prone shooting off a bipod, I find right hand bolt rifles more comfortable, allows you to keep the trigger hand on the stock.

If you are serious about FTR, I would suggest that you don't spend too much money on the 700. Many have tried, and VERY few succeed. IMHO you'd be better off with a Omark or 2nd hand Barnard action, gives you a much better base to work from.

Stock wise, you really want something with a pistol grip, so that your hand is in a neutral position and not cocked forward like on hunting stocks. This allows the muscles in your forearm and hand to relax and much finer trigger control.

Spend time at NRA ranges and see what other folks are using, ask lots of questions.

Good luck.