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I'm asking now, because, who knows I may not be here in 7 or 8 years.  She will be coming into a family of hunters on both sides. I have 99F in 243 circa 1959 that I got from a great guy here on the forum. My son, her dad to be, shot a deer with it last year. I hope to get one with it as well. This would be first choice, I guess. My question is, this gun or look for a 99 in 30-30 for her? Bet you guys will say get her both..... I do have a Savage 25 pump 22 for her as well, along with a Savage 220 single shot in 20 gauge.
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First of all- congratulations!! Second- why not wait 'til July to ask her?
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Would have to wait till she can talk......my wife says I talk gibberish, but not baby talk.... And thanks!!!
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Congrads! I go with the 243 and pics of you and her dad with a nice buck to go with it!
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Sounds like the .243 is accumulating family history so I'd continue the tradition. Add a small picture album of real hard copies to record the milestones.
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I have given my grandsons a Daisy Red Ryder at birth. Carve their name in the stocks, and it is my first gift to them. That way the other grandfather can't beat me to giving them their first gun !!!! Congrats !!! It'll work for a girl, too.
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Sounds like the .243 is accumulating family history so I'd continue the tradition. Add a small picture album of real hard copies to record the milestones.
Grandchildren are the icing on the cake!! Ditto! CONGRATS JIM! I have 2 grandaughters (9mo. and almost 3yrs) and they truly do bring a smile to your face every time you see 'em. The feeling cant be described, it just has to be experienced. Dave
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Barrel Bands all around I say!
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Write her a note and put it in the butt stock of whatever you decide to give her to be opened sometime in the future. And, whatever you do for this one you have to do for the others yet to come. So, keep buying and using then you can give her/them a gun/guns that Grandpa used... it's a win win! 
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Congratulations! I'd go with one 99. I think that one rifle, or one of anything, teaches a kid a special kind of appreciation that they cannot get anyway else; and also you do know the story about the gal who only owns one gun... I too have to vote for a .30-30. There's nothing wrong with that round and it is an American classic. You too may want to start her out with a good peep.
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Congratulations Jim!
Start with spending a bunch of time with her outdoors, looking for "treasures" (feathers and owl pellets and such) and skipping stones, then give her her first sling-shot, then a Red Rider, Then an Ithaca M66 410, then a Savage 24, ...by then she can pick any of your 99's that she wants, and You'll have new hunting Buddy!
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Well, she's here!!! All are doing great. Will get to hold her late this afternoon. She's already dreaming about Savage firearms.....  Thanks for all the well wishes folks. She came into the world at 11:55 PM on Sunday. She will be keeping her folks up late for years to come, I suspect..... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q503/savage1899/24216_zpspbvoffxv.jpg)
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Congrads Jim, seems we were just talking about her!
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The way she has her eye squinched up, I think she is dreaming of looking through an aperture sight on an H in 22HP. Congrats, Joe.
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The way she has her eye squinched up, I think she is dreaming of looking through an aperture sight on an H in 22HP. Congrats, Joe. Either that or her taking a dump look.......
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Only the best! Calls for an engraved 22 high power. Buy now, will be higher later. GW
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Congratulations! Grandchildren are the greatest gift in the world.
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Well, she's here. What did you decide on? Or is that what the face is about "... Gramps said he was giving me a Savage but I haven't seen it yet!"  Congratulations, Jim.
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Congratulations Jim, That is a very SWEET gift!...Your grandaughter's arrival I mean, the jury's still out on your gift.
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What a sweetie. Congrats! Many good suggestions previously. I say, buy yourself one in celebration and deal with the rest later. But not tooooo much later. 
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She is a beauty, congrats grandpa.
Oh yeah, a barrel band 30-30 would be good.
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Congrats! What a cute little gal!
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Barrel band 250-3000. I'll get in line to be Jim's grandaughter if that's the gift!
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Best wishes to the family Jim!!
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Beautiful Girl and congratulations! Grandkids are the best! I vote for a SRC in the caliber of your choice!
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Hey Jim! Can't answer question but congrats on the little girl. How cool.
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Congratulations Jim.....
Granchildren change your priorities somewhat.
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Congratulations Jim.....
Granchildren change your priorities somewhat.
Betcha Grandma's in Seventh Heaven EH ? She is....but I'm in 99th Heaven.... And no Jeff, you CANNOT get in line......no matter how you identify today.....
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Jim, congratulations on that beautiful little Angel!! Your life will change for the better Sir! I'm still waiting on my 9 year old grandson's take on my firearms but so far it's very positive. When he was born I bought him a Winchester Model 67A "Boys Rifle" to stash away and just gave it to him about three days ago. I first bought him an original Chipmunk but he has now outgrown it. I am waiting on him to develop his taste in rifles so he can have a choice of pre-64 Model 70s, Mannlicher-Schoenauers, Marlins or Mausers. I think his smile shows how he feels. ![[Linked Image]](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/model141man/BOYS%20RIFLE/IMG_0651_zpsbn4r6zcw.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/model141man/BOYS%20RIFLE/IMG_0650_zpsli91avkx.jpg) I hope this isn't considered a thread hijack. I'm very excited for you Sir! Thanks, Bill
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Congrats to you and yours Jim.
Glad all are healthy and ok!
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Thanks guys. And Dave, ya gotta keep these guys from upping the ante....come on a barrel band 30-30, a 250 EG......WTH? Jim
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