Driven hunt rifle in left:
The Jaeger NXT Composite from Haenel now also
available for left-handed shooters
The Jaeger NXT Composite from Haenel now also
available for left-handed shooters
Straight-pull bolt action turned to the left: Ergonomic shooting position, aiming, trigger pull, and reloading / Left-handed version at no extra charge
Left-handed shooters have noticeable disadvantages with right-handed rifles – especially on driven hunts: handling, rate of fire, and accuracy suffer. At the same time, there are only a few modern left-handed rifles with a fast straight-pull action and a safe manual cocking mechanism; and if there are, they usually come at prices that are likely to deter many of the approximately 15% of left-handed shooters.
The Jaeger NXT Composite Left from C. G. Haenel solves this dilemma: the modern straight-pull rifle is now available in a genuine left-handed version – with a left-sided bolt handle that also serves as manual cocking device. The result is safe, ergonomic handling that enables fast, controlled reloading and clean shooting under hunting pressure. The NXT composite stock can be used on both sides and was designed from the outset to meet the needs of left-handed shooters in terms of shooting position and ergonomics
Left-Version for the same price
When launching the Jaeger NXT, Haenel deliberately positioned it as an affordable challenger in the modern straight-pull/manual bolt-action rifle segment. This claim also applies to the left-handed version: The Jaeger NXT Left is offered at the same recommended retail price as the composite right-handed model with its highly acclaimed plastic stock – contributing to equal hunting opportunities for the often-ignored group of left-handed shooters.
Why a genuine left-handed rifle is crucial
Left-handed shooters are not simply “left-handed.” As a rule, their left eye is also dominant. With a right-handed rifle, this inevitably leads to a compromise: the shot is taken on the left, but the bolt action is inevitably on the right – an unfortunate break in the sequence of movements, especially during driven hunts.
A genuine left-handed rifle therefore requires two things:
1. A stock that allows a natural left-handed shot and supports aiming with the dominant left eye. The modern Haenel composite stock makes this possible.
2. A system that allows the leading left hand to pull the trigger cleanly, repeat intuitively, and operate the chamber lock lever in a fluid motion without contortions.
This is exactly where the Jaeger NXT Left comes in – with a concept that is suitable for left-handed shooters throughout.
