Left Eject Actions ???

[Gargoyle]

All of the above! I got my first left port Kodiak to try one. I love it on the bench. No more reaching over the gun to catch your brass. With the left port you can catch and feed with your left hand while your right operates the bolt. Sooo much easier!
I have a dual port, also, that I got to try. It’s OK, but sometimes when I throw a new shell in it plops out the other side. Stupid me, I guess!
PS: Left port does NOT work for a right hander hunting gun! Don’t ask how I found that out!

Kelby Kodiak?

 

[joshb]

Kelby Kodiak?

Yes, with the magazine cut for Hunter Benchrest. A few years later, I picked up a used gun with a left port Panda.

 

[22BRGUY]

So, what is the benefit of a right hand bolt, left side load/eject?

I can see a full left hand gun in the prone position would be advantageous to a right handed shooter. Grip hand stays on grip. Stock stays in shoulder, and support hand manipulates the bolt and single feed loading.

I can't see how a right hand bolt manipulated, left side ejection port is of benefit since one is breaking grip to manipulate the bolt, so why not just keep the ejection on the right as well and use that same right hand to single feed? Now both hands are moving around doing tasks...

What am I not considering by my ignorance?

I have RBLP action and it works pretty well but your question is a good one to ponder.
I wouldn't mind trying a LBLP sometime just to compare.

 

[Drop Port]

Yep, I have a right bolt, left load, drop-port-eject Stiller Viper.

For bench shooting it works great. Right hand never leaves right side (trigger finger and working bolt handle).

+1 and in the field, I haven't lost a piece of brass in over 15 years, not even in thick grass. Mine is a Diamondback.

 

[Rope2horns]

As others have stated, you can see what's in the port without leaving position (whether at a bench or prone). It's all I've owned but I've shot RBRP guns effectively as well. If ever there was an argument for RBRP in my experience for F Class at least, it's that you can have your ammo on the far side of your gun our of your way. With a RPLP your ammo is usually marginally in your way on the left or you have to feed it under your gun. I know for BR guys it's less of an issue. With F Class you've typically got your ammo plus a spotting scope and stand all fighting for attention on the left side of your gun. I'm good with it but not everyone is.

I agree with John......I started Fclass with a RBLP because I didn't know any better. Over the years I learned spotting scope location is a pita, but nothing that can't be worked around. It's never convenient when you have stuff going on on both sides of the gun. Pick one side and stick with it IMO.

 

[expiper]

As others have stated, you can see what's in the port without leaving position (whether at a bench or prone). It's all I've owned but I've shot RBRP guns effectively as well. If ever there was an argument for RBRP in my experience for F Class at least, it's that you can have your ammo on the far side of your gun our of your way. With a RPLP your ammo is usually marginally in your way on the left or you have to feed it under your gun. I know for BR guys it's less of an issue. With F Class you've typically got your ammo plus a spotting scope and stand all fighting for attention on the left side of your gun. I'm good with it but not everyone is.

i dont shoot F-clas but am wondering why you need a spotting scope when you have a 40 power scope sitting on the gun--cant you see the mirage thru the scope on the rifle--Roger

 

[XTR]

i dont shoot F-clas but am wondering why you need a spotting scope when you have a 40 power scope sitting on the gun--cant you see the mirage thru the scope on the rifle--Roger

Rarely (almost never) do you have your spotting scope focused at the targets. The mirage you need to see is often at 600 yds, not at the targets, and in a lot of cases you see them going in opposite directions. (PHX and Shreveport come to mind)

I know there are a lot of guys, esp who shoot F-open, who don’t use a spotting scope, personally I take mine to the line every time.

I’ve pondered a LBLP from time to time but always decided the spotter was enough over there.

 

[F Class John]

i dont shoot F-clas but am wondering why you need a spotting scope when you have a 40 power scope sitting on the gun--cant you see the mirage thru the scope on the rifle--Roger

There are some people who read the mirage through their scope but at 40 or 50 power you're getting a very small picture and can only take a read of the mirage on your target since that's where the scope is pointed. Having a spotting scope allows you to take a reading anywhere on the range whether it's mirage at different distances or wind flags downrange. Bottom line is a spotting scope just gives you more options to read conditions. Some shooters want that, some don't and I've seen top shooters do both.