Depending on how picky you are, it's not really that difficult to find a nice left-handed rifle, especially in a basic .30-06. For example, do you want a stainless steel barreled action, or maybe a standard chrome moly model? Would you prefer a synthetic or wood stock? How much are you willing to spend?

Since most major manufacturers do offer a couple left-hand models, you also have to decide what type of action you like. Ruger and Winchester offer controlled-round feed, which I personally prefer, while most others are some form of push-feed. I will give you a list below of rifles to check out, but you should try to go to a local gun shop and see if they have the same models in right-hand. Cycle the action, shoulder the rifle, just see what you think looks and feels the best.

And to answer your question, no, the Vanguard is not available in a left-hand model. Weatherby only offers the Accumark and Ultra Lightweight Magnums for us southpaws, both of which are very expensive... And I believe they may be discontinuing them in their 2004 line, as none are listed in my catalog.

Here are a few to check out, in no particular order or price range. If you need any more information or suggestions from a fellow southpaw, feel free to email me any time.

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProd...famid&famid=29
http://www.remington.com/firearms/le...d/lefthand.htm
http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire_home.htm
http://www.browning.com/products/cat...asp?value=001B
http://www.winchester-guns.com/prodi...y.asp?cat=001C
http://www.weatherby.com/rifles/rifle_models.shtml
http://www.sako.fi/sako75_hunter_left.html
http://www.berettausa.com/product/pr...ifles_main.htm
http://www.sigarms.com/products/saue...product_id=120
http://www.kimberamerica.com/8400.php