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i will be using a 99 in .22 sav hipower this year ,as i have done for the last 20 years Wow! That is cool! Would love to see some pictures... not too many ppl hunt the 22HP! You reload for it? In general, I think its cool to see how many hunt with a 99 regularly as I figured most on here that did were regulars in the Savage Collectors forum. Good luck to all that will be touting a Savage 99 this fall/winter!
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Why the hell did Savage ever discontinue the Model 99????? Savage lost money on each one they sold. If Savage were to redesign the 99 it could be built using modern computerized manufacturing. However... then they would be in the market competing again the million plus Savage 99's already out there. I think it would sell if they did it as a special edition, pre-mil quality with really choice walnut and maybe a little engraving. Then they might be able to charge whatever they wanted - there are quite a few folks out there paying lots of money for guns. Of course, in these economic times you'd not want to be wrong. Savage has been in trouble before. I'm sure that factors in. Any guesses as to how much they'd have to charge? I empathize with you but it I'd be shocked if it happened. Perhaps if Savage ever has a Custom Shop?
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i will be using a 99 in .22 sav hipower this year ,as i have done for the last 20 years Wow! That is cool! Would love to see some pictures... not too many ppl hunt the 22HP! You reload for it? In general, I think its cool to see how many hunt with a 99 regularly as I figured most on here that did were regulars in the Savage Collectors forum. Good luck to all that will be touting a Savage 99 this fall/winter! yes i load for it i use 30/30 brass. i traded a 30/30 marlin for it because he couldnt find ammo for it
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Great pics and stories. A 1948 EG in 300SAV. Hard to improve on that, really, particularly on foot in woodlands. Found previous owner's business card in the stock bolt hole, gentleman from Pennsylvania.
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Have had this EG 250-3000 in the safe for awhile. Bought a Williams FP off eBay and picked up a box of Remington 100gr and a box of W-W 87 gr(NOS) at a gunshop up where I'm working in NE Wyoming. The Remington wouldn't shoot better than 3" but the Win 87gr shot just over an inch. Wish I could find a few more boxes. Bought a leftover antelope doe tag since I'm a non-resident. Haven't hunted or eaten antelope since moving to Colorado. Got this doe last night at about 100-125 yards with the 87 grain. Must have hit a rib or just blew up since you can see the entry wound and there was no exit. Destroyed the lungs. No damage to the backstraps or shoulder so should be good eating.
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He's just a little guy, but accomplished my goal of three generations of deer hunters taking a buck with this Model 99 .300 Savage.
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To all that have posted, great photos and guns. I enjoyed the entire 7 pages. Me, I am not a Savage 99 guy as I was raised with Marlin leverguns but do understand your passion for them. After going through this would not mind picking one up and giving it a workout.
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Great pics and stories. A 1948 EG in 300SAV. Hard to improve on that, really, particularly on foot in woodlands. Found previous owner's business card in the stock bolt hole, gentleman from Pennsylvania. Nice EG. Looks like some interesting grain in the stock. (I like your quote about freedom, by the way... you might add that while it tastes like chicken, it's deader than a Dodo. Except, I sincerrely hope, in our minds... cheers.)
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Well I got a 99R in 358 all sighted in the other day in preparation for a BC moose hunt next week... can't wait...
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Well I got a 99R in 358 all sighted in the other day in preparation for a BC moose hunt next week... can't wait... Moose hunting.............................Doesn't get any better than that. Best of luck.
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Well I got a 99R in 358 all sighted in the other day in preparation for a BC moose hunt next week... can't wait... Have fun Drew.
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Well I got a 99R in 358 all sighted in the other day in preparation for a BC moose hunt next week... can't wait... That definitely requires some pics to be brought back. Good luck! Gotta keep this thread going.. 2010:
“ 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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Well I got a 99R in 358 all sighted in the other day in preparation for a BC moose hunt next week... can't wait... Moose hunting.............................Doesn't get any better than that. Best of luck. Thanks! I'm pretty excited! Might take another one or two 99s as "back-up" (and admittedly, I am taking a custom LH 700 in 300 Wby)... I also have a black bear, mule deer, and wolf tag... not expecting anything, hoping to shoot a moose. Compared to the overall costs, the tags are just cheap insurance that if an opportunity presents itself, I have what I need.
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From this morning using a 99K in 300 Savage. Gotta love them old ones..
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not many ppl hunting with engraved 99s, congrats Jim!
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First shot was about 35 yards maybe. Not sure. Bear didn't appreciate it. Typical reaction it turned and bit at the wound. Second shot hit the shoulder and it died. My kid was 15 on this hunt and was his third bear I think. 27 year old, 7' 7" Bullet was a 180 grain silvertip
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not many ppl hunting with engraved 99s, congrats Jim! I can think of one other crazy guy that would do it..... Good luck with the moose hunt Drew and Calhoun said, pics are in order.
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I thought i'd drag up this thread, because I just bought a 99. I've been looking around for a .243 for deer and coyotes. Maybe elk, but i'm not sure about that.
I've always wanted a 99, but got stuck on my Winchester 94 all these years. When my gunsmith said he had a 99 in .243 my ears perked up. I wen t to look at it this morning, and feel in love with it on first sight. It fits me perfect, and it has nice looking wood. I'm a fan of all classic guns, and I should have bought one of these years ago.
I'm not sure what I have. It has a Monte Carlo stock with what looks like a factory recoil pad. The safety is by the trigger. I don't see one like it in this thread. What do I have?
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