6.5 PRC & Magnums: Best Left-Handed Long-Range Rifles (2026)

The best left-handed 6.5 PRC rifle for most hunters is the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter — a true left-hand action with the velocity and reach for open-country and long-range hunting at a fair price. For a lightweight carbon build, the Christensen Ridgeline FFT and Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra lead; for a flagship, the PROOF Elevation.

Why 6.5 PRC (and the magnums) for long range?

The 6.5 PRC is the modern "magnum 6.5" — it takes the efficient, high-BC bullets that made 6.5 Creedmoor famous and pushes them several hundred feet per second faster, extending your effective range while keeping recoil reasonable. For left-handed hunters who shoot past 400 yards, it's a sweet spot. When you need more frontal area or energy on big game, the classic magnums — 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, and 7 PRC — step up, at the cost of more recoil.

Best overall: Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter

The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter comes left-handed in 6.5 PRC with the refined DLX trigger and a slick action — an accurate, do-it-all long-range hunter that doesn't cost flagship money.

Best lightweight carbon: Christensen Ridgeline FFT & Bergara Wilderness

• Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT — a carbon-wrapped barrel and carbon stock make this a remarkably light, accurate true left-hand 6.5 PRC.
• Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra — a fluted, threaded barrel and weatherproof finish at a mid-tier price; also offered in .300 Win Mag.

Best flagship: PROOF Research Elevation

The PROOF Research Elevation 2.0 brings a premium carbon-fiber-wrapped match barrel and a precision-grade build to a true left-hand action — about as good as a lightweight long-range hunter gets.

Best for the heavy magnums: Weatherby Mark V & Bergara HMR

• Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 — a true left-hand magnum (7mm PRC and more) built ultralight for the mountain.
• Bergara B-14 HMR — a heavy-barreled .300 Win Mag for those who prioritize a stable, accurate long-range platform over carry weight.

Left-handed 6.5 PRC & magnum rifles compared

Frequently asked questions

What is the best left-handed 6.5 PRC rifle? For most hunters, the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter — a true left-hand action with long-range performance at a fair price. The Christensen Ridgeline FFT and Bergara Wilderness Sierra are the best lightweight options.

Is 6.5 PRC better than 6.5 Creedmoor for long range? 6.5 PRC is faster and hits harder at distance, extending effective range — at the cost of more recoil and shorter barrel life. For most hunting inside 400 yards, 6.5 Creedmoor is plenty; past that, 6.5 PRC shines.

Are there left-handed magnum rifles for elk? Yes — the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry, Bergara Wilderness Sierra, and Browning X-Bolt 2 all come left-handed in magnum chamberings. See our elk & big game guide.

Browse magnum chamberings in the caliber hubs, or compare in the full catalog.