Savage 99 ?
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Savage 99 ?
I have recently taken an intrest in Savage 99 s. Could someone point me in the right direction to learn more about them? I shoot as alefty so I am more interested in the tang safety models. How are they designated and what calibers were the available in?
Thanks, Goat
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Perhaps .... http://savage99.com
Goat, lots of good info in the Savage Colletors forum at 24hourcampfire. There are several guys there that know LOTS about Savage 99s. I know a little.
The tang safety models were not made until after 1960. In my opinion, the best made Savage 99s were made prior to 1960 and have the lever safety. With that being said, I have had some really nice post million 99A "Saddle Guns" in 250 and 300 Savage. The tang safety guns came in many configurations from short carbines to long rifles with monte carlo stocks. I know they came in:
22-250 (very rare)
243 Win
250 Sav
284 Win (rare)
7mm-08 (extremely rare)
300 Sav
308 Win
358 Win (rare)
375 Win (very rare)
Those are all the calibers I can think of, but have most likely missed a couple.
The tang safety models were not made until after 1960. In my opinion, the best made Savage 99s were made prior to 1960 and have the lever safety. With that being said, I have had some really nice post million 99A "Saddle Guns" in 250 and 300 Savage. The tang safety guns came in many configurations from short carbines to long rifles with monte carlo stocks. I know they came in:
22-250 (very rare)
243 Win
250 Sav
284 Win (rare)
7mm-08 (extremely rare)
300 Sav
308 Win
358 Win (rare)
375 Win (very rare)
Those are all the calibers I can think of, but have most likely missed a couple.
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Try to stay away from any with a crack in the buttstock (a common occurance), since the M99 butt is very expensive to replace, due to the inletting - as compared to most other lever guns w/two-piece stocks.
Also, don't buy a "gray rat" (self-explainitory, once you see one), no matter how cheap - since it'll never appreciate in value like one with the blueing or case coloring in good condition.
They are accurate, moreso than most Winchesters & Marlins - but not as accurate as a BLR.
Younger shooters seem to like the removable magazine model(s), but I really like the rotary magazine w/brass indicator in the receiver window.
Also, don't buy a "gray rat" (self-explainitory, once you see one), no matter how cheap - since it'll never appreciate in value like one with the blueing or case coloring in good condition.
They are accurate, moreso than most Winchesters & Marlins - but not as accurate as a BLR.
Younger shooters seem to like the removable magazine model(s), but I really like the rotary magazine w/brass indicator in the receiver window.
[quote="Pete44ru"]
Also, don't buy a "gray rat" (self-explainitory, once you see one), no matter how cheap - since it'll never appreciate in value like one with the blueing or case coloring in good condition.
They are accurate, moreso than most Winchesters & Marlins - but not as accurate as a BLR.
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Collectors don't like them but, if the "gray rat" is in otherwise good condition and the price is right, there's nothing wrong with one for a shooter. In a few years, it'll bring more than you will pay now anyway.
I have a R in .300 and a DL in .308 that consistantly groups a little tighter than my BLR.
Hobie, is there a number on your sight? -JDL
Also, don't buy a "gray rat" (self-explainitory, once you see one), no matter how cheap - since it'll never appreciate in value like one with the blueing or case coloring in good condition.
They are accurate, moreso than most Winchesters & Marlins - but not as accurate as a BLR.
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Collectors don't like them but, if the "gray rat" is in otherwise good condition and the price is right, there's nothing wrong with one for a shooter. In a few years, it'll bring more than you will pay now anyway.
I have a R in .300 and a DL in .308 that consistantly groups a little tighter than my BLR.
Hobie, is there a number on your sight? -JDL
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I'd LOVE to find a cheap, mechanically sound, good bore "grey rat" in .308...
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מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
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Yep, a 99A in .308 could become a .358 Win...Old Ironsights wrote:I'd LOVE to find a cheap, mechanically sound, good bore "grey rat" in .308...
Sincerely,
Hobie
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HERESY!Hobie wrote:Yep, a 99A in .308 could become a .358 Win...Old Ironsights wrote:I'd LOVE to find a cheap, mechanically sound, good bore "grey rat" in .308...
Dos't thou intend to despoil a rifle chambered in the Ultimate Battle Cartridge!?!?!
Forsooth! I have no desire for any Pointy Cartridge other than .308/NATO 7.62mm.
Practical am I. Leverguns in Cartridges of Military Caliber rise above the pack...
C2N14... because life is not energetic enough.
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!