LWRC R.E.P.R charging handle...good for a lefty or no?

[drjdog5150]

So as stated in my intro post, I am looking at doing a long range 18-20" 762 AR build for 500-800 yard shooting.  Was out and about today and came across a LWRC REPR 20", seemed to be an awesome rifle.  My only concern with it is the left side charging handle, this would seem to be awesome for the right handed shooters, but I was playing with it and thought of SPORTS (Slap Pull Observe Release Tap Shoot) if I remembered that correctly!  As a lefty I am completely comfortable doing this with the standard charging handle, but it felt pretty awkward the few times I tried it with the left side charge.   

 

So long story to a short question, any of you (that are lefties) have experience with this?   

 

Thanks for any input, just want this build or buy to be perfect.

 

Jason

[BLKSHEEP]

I'm not aware of any other "active" members that own an LWRC REPR although some have handled/shot them. It's pretty much all proprietary parts so I think using the LWRC upper or lower to build from is out of the question.  

 

You may find more info here: http://forum.lwrci.com/viewforum.php?f=11

[BLKSHEEP]

This JP LRP-07 with side charging handle upper may be DPMS based and a buildable platform... http://www.jprifles.com/1.2.5_LRP07.php hell just buy the whole rifle and you'll have a great long range AR! if you've got an extra $3500+ burning a hole in your pocket :))

[drjdog5150]

Thanks Blacksheep for the link to the LWRC forum, had no idea it existed!  No I was wanting to do a build until I came across the REPR, but after messing around with one I answered my own question.  Works great for left hander.