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I put a Lightfoot mount and a Leupold M8 2.5 compact scope on my 99E 250-3000 (1930 vintage with medium weight TD barrel) and took it to the range. I had some odds and ends of various loads. The best group was with 36g IMR4064 and a Nosler 85g BT. My Nosler reloading manual says 99 barrels with a 1 in 14 twist won't stabilize any of their bullets. The first 3 shots were a 13/16" group. The next 2 opened the group to 5 shots in 1 3/8". See photo.
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I only had 3 rounds of 34g RE15 with the same bullet. I had in my notes to load this round with 36g RE15. I thought this load might be too hot and fortunately I had only loaded one. I had a very hard time extracting the case after firing. The next photo shows the 34 g RE15 group. That's the group below the receiver.
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I've loaded up some more of both and will try them in the next few days. Below are overall photos of my new antelope rifle.
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Wish I was headed out too! Good luck, bring some pics back (and don't trip! grin).


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Yeah, I would hate to put gouges on this one like I did on my DL 284.


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That is one COOL antelope rifle!!!


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That's one I've been looking for too. For years.


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As the title states "antelope beware "

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Nah, I just hunt antelope as a warmup for elk season. I may put a scope on my uncheckered 'mater stake 300 for the first elk and use the SRC 303 for the 2nd one. As mentioned in the grand slam post I'll probably go for a slam with pre-WWII 99's. In my first slam I used a post war 99R and a 99F. David


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For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you.
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