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Finally got around to sighting a Mod. 99 .358 re-bore done by JES. Super low Post 1 mill .300 savage doner with lots of rounds on the clock.

To be honest I have heard good and bad about re-bores but I wanted a custom 99 in .358 and I won't do this to a factory .358. The plan was use a semi modded 99 with no collector value.

The rifle cycles .358's flawslessly and smoothly so whatever mod they did to fit the .358 works. Bore was clean.

With a Swarovski 1 x 4 straight tube scope I got a 3 round 1/2" group at 50 yards. I could not be happier.

Re-boring works.

Moving up to 100 yards Sunday.

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Welcome to the Campfire

How about some pics?


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Jes did a rebore on a 99 F 300 savage to 358 win, great job shoots 1 1/2 groups at 100 yards and feeds smoothly, going to send a bolt gun to him this winter, great guy to do business with

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Originally Posted by FSJeeper
The plan was use a semi modded 99 with no collector value.



Is there a 99 with no collector value? And people actually modify 99's? I hadn't heard. wink


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The rifle did well at 100 yards today with Hornady 200 grainers. A bit less than 1 MOA. Rock solid rest on a lead sled and zero wind. I am very happy with this rifle and it exceeds my expectations. In fact it is close to being my most accurate 99.

I bought this rifle from Jess's brother Whyat and figured it would be the best work possible from the shop.

Not much to look at now but she is a keeper.

Can't upload pics and don't know how to do a link.


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What is the load used in your 358?

Factory or handload?

I shoot the 200 Silvertip the most from my 358's.

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Be careful you don't induce any tang cracks with that heavy thumper 99 in a lead sled!

"For every action there's an opposite but equal reaction." Newton was a wise man.

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One fun thing about .358 is that the accuracy requirements are less stringent! Keeps me from obsessing over it as much as my other rifles. smile

Sounds like a really cool rig, enjoy it and I predict you'll love it on game as well.


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Originally Posted by gnoahhh
Be careful you don't induce any tang cracks with that heavy thumper 99 in a lead sled!

"For every action there's an opposite but equal reaction." Newton was a wise man.


I've seen MkV Weatherby lead sled victims, stocks cracked through the wrist.

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Savage 99, These are factory Hornady 200gr loads and I see no need to develop a load for this rifle as accurate as it is with these loads. Midway has these loads on sale for $27 a box. I stocked up and will have my brass stash for reloading when done shooting them all. It will be a while.

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I bought a 308 rebored to 358 from JES's brother also. Its pretty ugly, but shoots/feeds good. The trigger leaves alot to be desired, but I am completely satisfied with it as a hunter.

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