My son (22yo) is looking to upgrade from his inexpensive and difficult to accessorize Moisen Nagant (price is still a concern for him.) I initially recommended a Remington 700. At the 2013 NRA show, I spoke to a Remington rep who said that the availability of left handed 700s is pretty slim (he is left handed and that is important to him.) At the S&W booth we were both attracted to the Thompson Center rifle. It is readily available in Left Hand, and his first choice of .308. Apparently you can change to any other caliber in a set range for $200 and there are a total of three ranges, the other two of which you can change to with a bolt change ($150). My first thought was "Jack-of-all-trades, master of none"; however, I have since spoken to several people who have nothing but good things to say about this rifle. I shoot black rifles, so I am not familiar enough with bolt guns to say. He will be shooting paper, but hunting may be a possibility in the future. What are the thoughts of this community?