I've been in the same boat trying to read about these on the internet. I'm wanting 8x-32 or 8x-42 class that isn't a tank in that same $800 class
Really seems like you can't go wrong. A lot of good mentions.
I'm going to look for a used deal for any of these mid-tier options.
>conquest HD -...
I just joined the LH club too and can relate. I can shoot pretty well either way but made the full time switch due to cross eye dominance. Took forever to find a LH Tikka in stock. Switched the bow from RH to LH pretty successfully too. The shotgun... that's another story