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99C Comment #19401316 04/21/24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods... RAS OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods...	Anyone else noticed that within the last 3-4 years or so that the desirability of the 99C has expanded greatly? I am not just talking about the 22-250 and 7mm-08. I am talking about the numerous 308s out there. They very often sell for $1K, and often much more. The 300 EGs and Rs are back to their normal steady state of $5-700, unless totally mint. But the 99C is like the M77 Zytel Rugers. They just keep going up and up IMO. RAS "...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.

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Re: 99C Comment RAS #19401481 04/21/24
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,329 Likes: 1 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter
99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,329 Likes: 1 Va	Even very common post mils in general have become very desirable in the last 6-8 years. 10 years ago there wasn't much interest in them. $400-$500. I didn't think I would ever own a post mil 99, but over the years I have warmed up to the early cut checkered specimens. "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: 99C Comment RAS #19401712 04/21/24
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,760 Likes: 2 Alvadore, Oregon B BMT Campfire Ranger
BMT Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,760 Likes: 2 Alvadore, Oregon	Originally Posted by RAS Anyone else noticed that within the last 3-4 years or so that the desirability of the 99C has expanded greatly? I am not just talking about the 22-250 and 7mm-08. I am talking about the numerous 308s out there. They very often sell for $1K, and often much more. The 300 EGs and Rs are back to their normal steady state of $5-700, unless totally mint. But the 99C is like the M77 Zytel Rugers. They just keep going up and up IMO. RAS 99c 308with an LPVOis a viable self defense tool in a gun ban state Not perfect, but with a couple of magazines in a stock pouch, you can give hell to home intruders I don’t know if this is the reason, but I have a nephew in CA that uses a Ruger American to hunt and defend the house. BMT Last edited by BMT; 04/21/24. "The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II

Re: 99C Comment RAS #19401740 04/21/24
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,044 N.E. Minn. KeithNyst Campfire Regular
KeithNyst Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,044 N.E. Minn.	Still have the 99C 22-250 and CD .250-3000. I thinned some of the herd out last year and will most likely thin out a few more this year.

Re: 99C Comment RAS #19402261 04/21/24
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,763 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana
Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,763 Eastern Nebraska	We used to laugh about this 10 years ago. Mad Dog never believed it would happen.. “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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Re: 99C Comment Calhoun #19402292 04/21/24
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,308 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,308 Likes: 9 Oregon	Why wouldn't they appreciate? They're very useful tools! Just today I defended my life against an aggressive boar ground squirrel with a 99C in 358. I'm just glad I wasn't carrying a 243, it could have gotten ugly. Teeth popping, snarling, frothing at the mouth. It was a fright. Last edited by Fireball2; 04/21/24. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 99C Comment Fireball2 #19402798 04/22/24
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,308 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,308 Likes: 9 Oregon	_______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: 99C Comment RAS #19403143 04/22/24
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,214 M MikeL2 Campfire Tracker
MikeL2 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,214	I had a 99C .308 for a few years in the late 80s. Sold it to a cousin after I found a 99F .308. Should have kept it, didn't keep the 99F (replaced it with 99F 300Sav). Cousin still has the 99C, but it's reserved for one of his grandsons now.

Re: 99C Comment Fireball2 #19403388 04/22/24
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,593 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter
Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,593 N E Kansas	Originally Posted by Fireball2 Why wouldn't they appreciate? They're very useful tools! Just today I defended my life against an aggressive boar ground squirrel with a 99C in 358. I'm just glad I wasn't carrying a 243, it could have gotten ugly. Teeth popping, snarling, frothing at the mouth. It was a fright. Made my day... Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: 99C Comment MikeL2 #19403395 04/22/24
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,593 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter
Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,593 N E Kansas	Originally Posted by MikeL2 I had a 99C .308 for a few years in the late 80s. Sold it to a cousin after I found a 99F .308. Should have kept it, didn't keep the 99F (replaced it with 99F 300Sav). Cousin still has the 99C, but it's reserved for one of his grandsons now. There are more out there. Go buy one. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

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Re: 99C Comment RAS #19406793 04/24/24
Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 113 T TBigBuck Campfire Member
TBigBuck Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 113	I personally like the older 99 stuff, it's classic...but I'm not against owning some of the post-mil items...I actually have some beauties...recently acquired a nice, minty consecutive pair of 99C's series A... attached a pic of the barrel markings Attached Images 20240319_202501.jpg (32.78 KB, 235 downloads)

Re: 99C Comment 99guy #19406877 04/24/24
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,359 The West Mountain P Poconojack Campfire Tracker
Poconojack Campfire Tracker P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,359 The West Mountain	Originally Posted by 99guy Even very common post mils in general have become very desirable in the last 6-8 years. 10 years ago there wasn't much interest in them. $400-$500. I didn't think I would ever own a post mil 99, but over the years I have warmed up to the early cut checkered specimens. No post mil 99’s for me Randy, could never get past those Monte Carlo stocks "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

Re: 99C Comment Poconojack #19406931 04/24/24
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,228 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me... E eaglemountainman Campfire Regular
eaglemountainman Campfire Regular E Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,228 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me...	Originally Posted by Poconojack Originally Posted by 99guy Even very common post mils in general have become very desirable in the last 6-8 years. 10 years ago there wasn't much interest in them. $400-$500. I didn't think I would ever own a post mil 99, but over the years I have warmed up to the early cut checkered specimens. No post mil 99’s for me Randy, could never get past those Monte Carlo stocks I'm with you, Ted My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.

Re: 99C Comment RAS #19407058 04/24/24
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,133 Connecticut / Florida M Mike_S Campfire Tracker
Mike_S Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,133 Connecticut / Florida	Sold a 7mm 08 99c a few years ago. The rifle in my opinion weighted too much for my liking.

Re: 99C Comment RAS #19407163 04/24/24
Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 55 G gbfan3855 Campfire Greenhorn
gbfan3855 Campfire Greenhorn G Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 55	I throughly enjoy my 99C 22-250, even though it's a safe queen. I will sell it in 10 years when I can (hopefully) retire.

Re: 99C Comment TBigBuck #19408654 04/24/24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods... RAS OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods...	Originally Posted by TBigBuck I personally like the older 99 stuff, it's classic...but I'm not against owning some of the post-mil items...I actually have some beauties...recently acquired a nice, minty consecutive pair of 99C's series A... attached a pic of the barrel markings Are these the guns that were on sale at Jaquas in Findlay, OH? "...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: 99C Comment RAS #19408658 04/24/24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods... RAS OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods...	BTW… I own a 99C in 284 Win. It’s killed 4-5 deer and one huge pig. "...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: 99C Comment RAS #19412763 04/26/24
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,725 Likes: 14 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,725 Likes: 14 Texas	My boy has a C I bought from Roy, damn great shooter. I’m thinking it’s one of the best rifle deals I ever made. I messed up when I let my son use it.

Re: 99C Comment RAS #19413376 04/27/24
Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 113 T TBigBuck Campfire Member
TBigBuck Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2022 Posts: 113	Originally Posted by RAS Originally Posted by TBigBuck I personally like the older 99 stuff, it's classic...but I'm not against owning some of the post-mil items...I actually have some beauties...recently acquired a nice, minty consecutive pair of 99C's series A... attached a pic of the barrel markings Are these the guns that were on sale at Jaquas in Findlay, OH? Why, yes they are...what were your thoughts on them, when you saw them? I was hoping for 2 consecutive 7mm-08's, when I first saw them up for sale

Re: 99C Comment TBigBuck #19414366 04/27/24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods... RAS OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,051 Likes: 5 In the woods...	Originally Posted by TBigBuck Originally Posted by RAS Originally Posted by TBigBuck I personally like the older 99 stuff, it's classic...but I'm not against owning some of the post-mil items...I actually have some beauties...recently acquired a nice, minty consecutive pair of 99C's series A... attached a pic of the barrel markings Are these the guns that were on sale at Jaquas in Findlay, OH? Why, yes they are...what were your thoughts on them, when you saw them? I was hoping for 2 consecutive 7mm-08's, when I first saw them up for sale I thought they were an awesome catch. Very, very few people will ever get an opportunity to get something like that. Even 99Cs in 308 are nutty expensive. A mint one by itself can easily go into 4 figures. Matching it with a 7mm-08 is really special. Congratulations on getting them. Wish they were mine. "...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.

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