I have a question about bolt placement

[CptMoonlight]

I'm going to purchase a BNM breech for my disco. I've been doing a lot of thinking about where I want the bolt. I'm right handed. If I'm off hand shooting, the only way to go is with the traditional right handed bolt placement. However, I have a bipod that I use most of the time. In that scenario, the left hand may be preferable, as I can keep my finger near the trigger and shoot more rapidly if the time calls for it. All together, I feel it is something I can overcome with practice, but my daddy taught me to work smarter, not harder.

Suggestions? Insight?

 

[Removed]

I have tried both configurations and with a similar setup..I was happier with bolt handle on right side.Unfortunately it's a personal preference...you may try and existing rifle and fake the situation,pretend bolts on left and see how it feels...? Sounds dumb but may help. 

 

[CptMoonlight]

No, that's a good suggestion and I'm a little surprised I hadn't done that before. 

 

[Ghostmaker]

Well I'm a lefty. My S510 has the lever on the right which is convenient for bench shooting but an utter PITA when offhand shooting. Since I do probably 50/50 of each I wish the lever was on the left. The minor convenience for bench shooting doesn't offset the inconvenience the rest of the time IMO. 

 

[Mudbugmitch]

I am a righty. I have a left handed breech on my Crosman 2300KT. It works great. If I ever get a Marauder or upgrade my Disco I will probably go with a lefty again. It works great for bench a little fumble but still very workable off hand. Practice makes perfect. But personal preference should prevail. You can't switch it over later ? I saw one that comes with an Allen head screw to remove and switch over bolt. Good luck.

Mitch

 

[Gundog]

I am a right hander I shot IHMSA for years and when in the Creedmoor position or basically any pistol bolt gun having the bolt on the left side is a bonus otherwise you have to switch hands to cycle the gun. I would think any gun that balances well and can be held easily with the shooting hand would be best to have an opposite bolt.

Mike

 

[Mentolio]

Very cool, Capt. I've been eyeing-up a BNM repeater combo for awhile (I can't have the quiet, shrouded barrel version, but was going to contact them about unshrouded barrel options before ordering, if ever). I'll be interested to see how you like it.

 

[CptMoonlight]

Well, I ordered the right hand, because of off-hand shooting situations. I called them a couple days ago, and they said it would be shipped soon. I'm pretty excited!