Left-handed hunters know how short the list is, and the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter in a true left-hand action is one of the good entries on it — a mirrored action, not a right-hand rifle with a different stock. The Hawkeye descends from the M77, one of the most respected American bolt actions, with Ruger's non-rotating Mauser-type controlled-round-feed extractor, a fixed blade ejector, and a three-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the striker blocked.

This one pairs a stainless barreled action with American walnut and a 24-inch barrel threaded 5/8-24, chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum — a proven elk and long-range big-game cartridge. Ruger's integral scope mounts and included rings mean optics go on without buying bases.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.