If you are heart set on a bolt gun then that is the one to get. If you are looking for a really inexpensive first gun then look into the NEF single shots. They are nothing really to look at but are good shooters. It would be easy to use for a lefty. Simply by switching the hammer extention over to the left side. You can also send your reicever back to the factory and other calibers made for it. Say you buy a 308 and want a .223 for coyotes, it can be done, for 100 bucks.
Most of us guys that own them ...love them.
Just my thoughts....