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![[Linked Image]](http://www.handgunhunt.com/photopost/data/783/303_buck.jpg) I still like taking the old guns out for their intended purpose.
![[Linked Image]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/reflex264/Hunting/th_PICTURE3.jpg) .264 barrel current number of shots:2122
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"The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." John Stapp - "Stapp's Law"
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“ 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
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Awesome. The 99 E in 303 is about the pinnacle of a 99 in balance form and function. IMO
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
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How cool is that?................. Can't beat hunting with a classic. I'd like to own one of those.
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This thing shoots great. Loading a 150 Hornady RN. Right on the sights in second notch at 100 yards.
.264 barrel current number of shots:2122
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Congrads, glad to see an old rife being used!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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very neat and congrats too ! I just might hall my 22 hi-power in my old 99 out to hunt with next fall after seeing you picture !
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Real nice. I am going to try the .303 savage with cast bullets on deer this fall. (2018) Any idea of the FPS of the 150 Hornady from the carbine barrel?
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The only advantage of the 303 over the 30-30 was the heavier bullet and a more accurate platform (the 99).
With a 150, you can edge the 30-30 a bit but the advent of flextips for it equalizes things.
An 1899 303 with a rifle buttplate, long barrel and good irons is a joyful thing to carry and hunt with.
Hang that hook just inside your bicipe and you'll out shoot any Winchester.
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The load I am shooting is pretty mild but it's getting just over 2500fps.
Last edited by reflex264; 01/04/18.
.264 barrel current number of shots:2122
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Meat in the freezer always nice. With a 99 even better. Like to hear we all are still using the good old ones. {99's}
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Another nice Savage kill! Congrats.
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great pic I'll take mine out one of these days.
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Great job on the hunt!
I need to find a 99E .303....and a 22 HP. I don’t have one of those..... The E’s are my favorite!
I know....Good luck on the 22HP. David Royal had a pretty rough one for sale at the last Fest I attended. Maybe should have bought it....
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