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I found, not one, but two Mod 70's on Guns America in left hand 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) for a reasonable price of $1295 US. While not cheap, considering the availability of Magnum Mod 70's in left hand, the price seems at least fair. This rifle could easily be converted to 416 Rem with a re-barrel job and some tuning of the feed rails/ramp.

I bought one of the last left hand Mod 70, 375's to come out of Winchester about 2 years ago. I had been waiting for ±25 years for them to come out with this gun and now they are out of business. What a shame. I have not had the quality problems mentioned by JTOMLINSON, but I have not shot the rifle enough to really ring out any problems. We will see.

Unless I am mistaken, Remington offers a left hand Mod 700 in 416 for similar money to the upgraded Mod 70 above. I prefer the controled feed of the Mod 70, but Remington has sold many, many 700's in all calibers and they are at least still in business. In fact, I have an old HS Precision 280 Rem on a 700 action. The extractor broke once, but all in all, it has been a fantastic rifle accounting for many deer, antelope and hogs.

I know you don't want to go the "custom" route, but an option might be to look at an action from Montana Rifle Company. They make a modified Mod 70 style action in 4140 and/or stainless for around $600. A barrel job and fiberglass stock would push the price up, but buying it a piece at a time might be a little easier than the "all in" move.

That is what I am doing right now. I bought the MRC action last spring, and am having it barreled in 458 Lott now. In the spring or summer next year, I plan to finish the project with a drop magazine and fiberglass stock. Time is not really a factor. I can wait.

Anyway, that's enough from this corner............good luck in your search.........Lee

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