I recently purchased a 99R in excellent condition. Looked for ever to find one that suited me. It is factory drilled and tapped. I did a search here and read until I was blue in the face . Some say the Weaver #14 and #19 do not work right. I have also read others say go with the one piece Leupold . Open for suggestions . Date code on lever is a "D" which looks like a 1952 . Also how would I know if the swivel studs are factory or not ? I did read where many of the R model was factory Swivel studs.
Going to stop at Jays Sporting Goods tomorrow on the way to my cabin to see what I can find .
This 99 is in 300 Savage . Love that round . I already have one in a Remington 722 that was my Dad's . It has taken 25 deer and a black bear . My wife loves this gun as it doesn't beat her up to shoot it .
I also purchased a Remington 700 Classic in 2003 in the 300 Savage . It has not been shot , just sits in the safe . I do take it out to admire and keep clean.
Looking forward to making some history with my 99 .
Humm , may even take it mule deer hunting .
Thank you for any advice On the mounts .
