I am a left handed shooter and I love my Savage rifles. I also have a Browning ABolt in lefty as well. Love that one too. I have a Remington Model 760 in righthand, but had the safety switched. Ejecting across my face when I pump has not been a problem. I kind of wish I could find a left handed pump gun though. Shotguns are a bit more difficult to find, however, I have a Mossberg (right handed)as a beater gun (love the top tang safety - where the safety should be on ALL guns) and have a Benelli SBEII in lefty on order. I am planning on getting an Encore next. There are many options out there for we southpaw shooters. Look around. My sugggestion would be Savage or Browning although many manufacturers make them. I think I may want to try a Tikka out.