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99EG or 99F 300 Savage #11157224 05/01/16 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,340 The West Mountain P Poconojack OP Campfire Tracker OP Poconojack Campfire Tracker P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,340 The West Mountain All things being equal (as much as they can be) what is a more desirable gun, a 99EG or 99F chambered for 300 Savage? "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11157233 05/01/16 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon The 99F is a fine gun to handle, carry and shoot. That would be my choice. The EG is a beautiful rifle and plentiful. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11157297 05/01/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska The EG has the schnable forearm, which is a Savage classic, but the vast majority are not factory d&t. The 1950's 99F is factory d&t, and lighter and shorter barrel. Don't know if there is a more desirable solution for a hunting rifle. Collector wise, the 99F probably barely gets the nod because there's less premils in 300 than 99EG's in 300. “The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11157403 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho There are 2 models with the F designation. The 99 F takedown (which has 1899 stamped on it) stands alone. There is several barrel types offered with different thicknesses and front sights. The modern F has a pistol grip and light barrel. It might be more rare than the eg....but it seems there are more safe queen eg s out 2 be had. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11157462 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska D diamondjim Campfire Outfitter diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska I prefer the F for hunting, although the EG is more classic looking, in my eyes. Deer aren't going to notice the difference, though. ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11157503 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Tomatoes will. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11157707 05/02/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,290 Northern California S S99VG Campfire Tracker S99VG Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,290 Northern California The EG, unless it’s a Tuesday or a Thursday afternoon and then it’s the F. In all seriousness, it’s just a matter of taste. If anyone thinks that an EG is too much to carry, then consider the battalions of hunters who carried pre-64 Winchester 70s into the field. The barrels on those things are truck axels - not that I'm complaining - it’s just a comparison. "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." John Stapp - "Stapp's Law" "Klaatu barada nikto"

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11158189 05/02/16 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,016 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,016 In the woods... If both factory drilled and tapped, I would go with the EG. If the EG isn't, then I would go with the F. Actually, I would get a post war R over an F. The Fs are too light for me. "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11158250 05/02/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,194 missouri O oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,194 missouri RAS Put back an F for the lightness as that time come sooner that you realize. Oldtimer303 If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. MACHIAVELLI

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11158279 05/02/16 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,573 upstate NY J JeffG Campfire Tracker JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,573 upstate NY One shouldn't have to make such difficult choices...get both! If you're spending the day walking in close woods, take the F. If you're on open ground, considering longer shots, take the EG..., have both in the truck. "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage RAS #11158327 05/02/16 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas S SAcharlie Campfire Outfitter SAcharlie Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas Originally Posted by RAS If both factory drilled and tapped, I would go with the EG. If the EG isn't, then I would go with the F. Actually, I would get a post war R over an F. The Fs are too light for me. Well looky here, always one in the crowd brings up the gawd awful r. The OP was a question on either an EG or F model. Two models, an EG or F. Gees! Last edited by SAcharlie; 05/02/16. The end of democracy, and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11158746 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Is this question desirable for collection or hunting? Or gardening or boating? They all have different answers. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11158763 05/02/16 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,321 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,321 Va Originally Posted by Poconojack All things being equal (as much as they can be) what is a more desirable gun, a 99EG or 99F chambered for 300 Savage? All things being equal what is more desirable, a gorgeous blonde or a smoking hot brunette? No right or wrong answer, just different opinions.... "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11158898 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho I think Jeff nailed it. U need both. And a dozen oysters or so. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage 99guy #11158960 05/02/16 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Originally Posted by 99guy Originally Posted by Poconojack All things being equal (as much as they can be) what is a more desirable gun, a 99EG or 99F chambered for 300 Savage? All things being equal what is more desirable, a gorgeous blonde or a smoking hot brunette? No right or wrong answer, just different opinions.... Photos please. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159436 05/02/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,290 Northern California S S99VG Campfire Tracker S99VG Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,290 Northern California I guess there's no complaints about the state of the economy with advice on getting both. And yes, I too want photos of the gorgeous blonde and smoking hot brunette, and maybe a stunning redhead too! Woops, I just added a third model into the mix. My bad! Last edited by S99VG; 05/02/16. "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." John Stapp - "Stapp's Law" "Klaatu barada nikto"

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159458 05/02/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. Get the EG. Bob the barrel to minimum legal length, cut the stock off leaving just the pistol grip, remove the fore arm, and rig a big old holster like the one McQueen wore on that old Western. Voilà- the handiest rig for the deer woods ever invented, and one that will guarantee your solitude if the woods get crowded. No need to thank me. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159668 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Wanted.. Dead or Alive. U need a hammer 2 pull that off! "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159680 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. No, John, just a big lever loop like John Wayne used. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159701 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Case colored? "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159713 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. Nickel plated, with a dangling leather thong. Last edited by gnoahhh; 05/03/16. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159768 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho I think the thong should b on the redhead! "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Angus1895 #11159803 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska D diamondjim Campfire Outfitter diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159882 05/03/16 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 It took me 5 minutes to realize she had a rifle. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Steelhead #11159900 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska D diamondjim Campfire Outfitter diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska Originally Posted by Steelhead It took me 5 minutes to realize she had a rifle. Took me longer......but the key question is...do you know what rifle? ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159904 05/03/16 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Looks like an EG "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159927 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. I volunteer to give her a camo body paint-job. And I'll let her keep the rifle. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Steelhead #11159958 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska D diamondjim Campfire Outfitter diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska Originally Posted by Steelhead Looks like an EG Guess I never paid attention to the rifle before, but it looks it to me too. ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11159987 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. God, I hope that rifle doesn't snag and loosen the knot. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160033 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Has the model been drilled and tapped? Factory or bubba? "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Angus1895 #11160039 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,154 georgia 21 Campfire Regular 21 Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,154 georgia Originally Posted by Angus1895 Has the model been drilled and tapped? Factory or bubba? I don't know, but there's a tang crack. "Never force anything, just get a bigger hammer".

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160255 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Should it get epoxied or just probed for significance? "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160332 05/03/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,167 Mt Airy, MD J JoeMartin Campfire Tracker JoeMartin Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,167 Mt Airy, MD I'd say probe it first, then apply the two part hardener. I'm not greedy, I just want one of each. Remember Ira Hayes JoeMartin

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160387 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. I wonder what load she's using. I wonder what distance she's sighted in at. I wonder if she's a screamer. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160400 05/03/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho I think I found the poster girl for savage fest west! "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160426 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. Note to self: get posters made, and find out who she is and get her there to autograph them. Perhaps she will divulge where she likes to hunt. What am I saying?? Who cares whether she hunts or not? Last edited by gnoahhh; 05/03/16. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11160439 05/03/16 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 I'd toss her salad. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage gnoahhh #11161473 05/03/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,290 Northern California S S99VG Campfire Tracker S99VG Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,290 Northern California To quote a buddy of mine, "that dog can hunt." "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." John Stapp - "Stapp's Law" "Klaatu barada nikto"

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11161483 05/03/16 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,042 N.E. Minn. KeithNyst Campfire Regular KeithNyst Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,042 N.E. Minn. Well we've got the smoking hot brunette, now where is the gorgeous blonde and stunning redhead?

Re: 99EG or 99F 300 Savage Poconojack #11161491 05/03/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,075 Annapolis, Md. I'll get them to let me take a picture in the morning... "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty