I feel compelled to make a statement. First, I came to this site some years ago because of a love for savage due to my dad. He bought "ONE" in 1946, and it remains the worst condition Savage I own. And the only one not for sale! It is because of that gun I came here. When I came, I had questions as I was not an avid savage collector. It didn't take long to realize there were folks here who forgot more than I would probably ever know. SO when I have questions or pertinent comments I like to come here and "bounce" it off the wall, so to speak. Since my first visit, I have purchased "alot" of savage 99's and sold none. My knowledge base has expanded exponentially. Recently I saw some one posting questions because they are where I was just a few years ago. They bought a couple R's, one a couple EG's and love them and want info. Where better to go than to school.
Constructive feedback is given and most is positive but some is negative, condescending and rude. I don't like rude people and have always come to the defense of people being wronged.
I feel it is important for you all to know that we are the teachers. Many not as qualified as others, but nevertheless the teachers. All you have to do is look at our society to realize that one day this will all be gone because young guys don't have places to hunt, fish, shoot, etc as many of us have or had. Its not because they don't love it, the opportunity won't exist for them. I work with 50 guys between 20-35 and about 5% hunt. 40 years ago that number would have been 95%. So when I see an opportunity to pass on a possibility for a fellar to have what I have, I take it. When I see selfish, rude behavior, I call it out. I won't ever meet 99guy, but I can assure you, if I did I would have this conversation with him and defend what I so love and try to build it up, not tear it down. No offense 99Guy, but please be aware of who, how and when you can and do affect someone, it matters. We are the path to the future for these guys. What will all your Savages be worth if you tear them down, low ball prices and create desention to a point no one hunts? They'll be worth ZIP, nothin', notta. But worse, they will be lost to history and guys won't even care.
As for the 99F that is for sale, I have not bought it....YET, but I intend to. I might just give nitro a big tip, just to piss people off!!! Ya never know about this pollock. In the mean time, take no offense I will tap your brains, ask a few questions, lose a little money and come back for more. But till I die, I will try to be a "GOOD" steward of the Savage 99's I love and I "WILL" stick with the winners on this site. Thanks
