The Ruger Hawkeye Hunter Left Hand is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag, built specifically for left-handed shooters. The stainless steel action pairs with an American walnut stock, and the 24-inch cold hammer-forged barrel is threaded for the included radial-port muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Ruger 
• Model: Hawkeye Hunter Left Hand 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 44.75 inches 
• Capacity: 3 rounds (plus 1 in chamber) 
• Weight: 8.10 lbs (129.6 oz) 
• Finish: Stainless / Walnut 
• Safety Type: Three-position 
   

Features 

The cold hammer-forged barrel produces consistent bore dimensions that translate to repeatable accuracy. The Mauser-type controlled round feed provides positive extraction - the claw grips the case head from the moment it leaves the magazine, which matters when hunting in adverse conditions where a failure to extract creates problems. The three-position safety locks the bolt in the middle position, allowing the rifle to be unloaded while keeping the trigger blocked. 
 
The LC6 trigger ships crisp from the factory without requiring adjustment. Wrap-around checkering on the grip and forend maintains purchase in wet or cold conditions. The Picatinny rail is already installed, so optics mount directly without additional hardware. 
 
The radial-port muzzle brake reduces felt recoil noticeably with .300 Win Mag. At 8.10 lbs the rifle is not light, but that weight helps absorb recoil alongside the brake. Left-handed bolt placement is the main reason to choose this model - the action mirrors a conventional right-hand design rather than requiring awkward cross-bolt operation.

Left-handed hunters looking for a quality bolt-action in .300 Win Mag do not have many purpose-built options, and the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter LH is consistently cited as one of the better ones at its price point.

The stainless and walnut combination is appreciated - it holds up in field conditions better than blued steel, and the walnut looks good without requiring the premium price of a custom stock. The LC6 trigger draws frequent praise for being usable straight out of the box, which saves the cost of a trigger job.

Accuracy with factory .300 Win Mag ammunition gets positive marks. Most owners report consistent groups at 100-200 yards, and the caliber's flat trajectory and energy retention make it well suited to elk, moose, and other large game.

Weight is the most common complaint at 8.10 lbs without a scope. That is substantial to carry on a long day in the mountains. Recoil management is mixed: the muzzle brake works, but it also increases blast and report, which some shooters find uncomfortable. Novice shooters occasionally describe the .300 Win Mag as more than they expected.

Overall the Hawkeye Hunter LH is regarded as a solid working rifle for left-handed hunters who want a proper controlled-feed action in a hard-hitting magnum caliber.