So I did all this research on the next rifles I was going to buy. I looked at user reviews, test results, ect. and finally narrowed my choice down to a left handed Remington XCR in .30-06. I've owned lots of different rifles in the past, but never a Remington. Since it was a lefty, I couldn't find a gun shop ANYWHERE that had one in stock to see how it fit me. I did get to shoulder a couple right handed models and they felt alright....so I ordered a lefty.

Now I've got the rifle and have since mounted a Conquest 3.5 X 10 X 44 on it. It's a great looking package....but I'm very let down in how the gun feels when I shoulder it. It seems like it's too low when I shoulder it to get my cheek on the stock.
Also, I'm having a really hard time getting a clear view through the scope when I shoulder the rifle. I have to wiggle my head around A LOT until the "gun shouldered + cheek on stock + clear view through the scope" happens.

I also have a left handed Ruger M77 in .270 with a Nikon Monarch on it (also medium rings) that shoulders like a custom built shotgun. I just throw it up and everything is in perfect alignment.

Am I just not used to the new gun yet or does it just not "fit" me? I hate to have to turn around and try to sell the Remington. It's a fantastic firearm....but it's so frustrating trying to shoot it.

The only thing I've been able to tell is that the length of pull SEEMS shorter on the Remington. I've looked at the #'s, and most all the rifles out there are really close on their length of pull.

Does anyone have any ideas why the XCR feel so much different than my Ruger?......and if it's a matter of "fit" not working out, does anyone want to buy a lefty XCR in .30-06? LOL ....I'll make you a heck of a deal on it.

Thanks in advance,

Schoolcraft