I don't want to step on anyone's toes but probably the most accurate 99 I own is a 99E 300 Savage manufactured in December 1975. It's not the greatest looking rifle and yes it does have a recoil pad on it, but it is one fine shooting rifle. And the deer don't know if they were shot with a "Collector Grade 99" or a "Least Desirable 99."
Just my 2 cents worth.

To sit back hoping that someday, someway, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last--but eat you he will. Ronald Regan.

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