Although we only make up 10% of the world's population....it's 10 % ! I would be happy...make that overwhelmed if I could have 10% of any market. We always pay more for our left handed anything... I asked Legacy and sent an email directly to Howa marketing, the same question...got the same answer as you...oh well you can't account for narrow minded thinking. But.... shooting left and working the bolt with your right hand does have an advantage once you learn to do it correctly or maybe efficiently is a better word. We have all had to adapt.I really wish they made a lefty version. Im sure i would own at least one. Every one ive been around was quite accurate and reliable.
I asked them if they had plans to make a left handed version a few years ago and they flatly said "no, most likely never"
cest la vie i suppose