I'm a lefty also. My rifle is a Model 700 in 30/06. I use 180 grain bullets for elk. It's been my rifle since 1977. A few years ago i decided i wanted a new rifle. I was looking at both the Savage & Tikka. I picked the Tikka again in 30/06. Scopes, the Remington has a Leupold VarX-III 2.5x8. The Tikka has a Nikon Monark 6X. Take a serious look at the Tikka. CB