CVA Scout for right handed/left eye kiddo?

WstrnCP

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I have an 11 year an old who is right handed, left eye dominant. When he was younger he would go between shooting right and left handed with a BB gun. For the last couple years he has been pretty consistent shooting left handed. Has been shooting a 10/22 and more recently a right handed Tikka 223 in a compact stock. In a good supported position he can manipulate the bolt well by sliding his right hand back. Anything unsupported is where he gets frustrated. After reading some forums here and talking to people, I want to get him a left handed set up. First option would be getting in on the left handed 223 order through UM. After watching some of THLRs videos with his k95 started thinking about a break action.

Definitely will start with a 223, maybe in a CVA scout. Thoughts on starting with this and if shooting/hunting takes invest in a Tikka or just get the Tikka now?
 
My wife has the same problem and has zero interest in shooting enough to overcome the handicap. My solution was to just toss a red dot optic on her deer rifle so she can keep both eyes open. Works a'charm.
I've got a Rossi break action that also carries a red dot for use as a loaner rifle for new hunters that I mentor. I see no reason why it wouldn't also be a good solution for your use case.
 
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