After hunting with a 99F for a long time I always wanted to try a 88 for the fun of it. One came my way a couple of years ago at a fair price. Its a like new pre 64 308 but it has a compass in the top of the butt stock.

Overall the 88 is not quite as thin, easy to hold or use as the 99's but I am biased after nearly half a century with the old Savage. The 88 seems to cock when the lever goes out and the 99 as it closes. Again - advantage 99.

The trigger on this 88 is quite a bit lighter than the old 99 that I am used to. To be frank I think I could get used to this 88's softer, lighter trigger.

This 88 shoots ok. I don't think I will ever hunt with it.

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