Hey everybody. Here is a picture of my Savage 99 .250-3000 Serial# 636***.
My grandfather gave it to me just before he passed in 2010. It's in fantastic shape and killed many a deer in it's day.
I'm just wondering WHAT ammo I need to buy. It seems to be difficult to find, at least at my local gun shops. I'd like to buy some and fire a few rounds out in the country this Spring. Also, where would I find information about the year it was manufactured based on the serial #?
Looks like a 99R. They have a reputation for being very accurate. Ammo shouldn't be too hard to find at a decent sporting goods store, or you can find it on GunBroker.com.
If you give us the serial # someone here can give you the date of manufacture.
Rod
***************************************** Hunting FOR Savages, Hunting WITH Savages
I see so the waffle-style forearm or beavertail is how you can tell. Very nice. Looking up ammo now. Thank you.
yes, they only made two models in this time period... the R has the beavertail forearm and the EG had the schnabel forearm. Both had 24" barrels... the butt stock on the R is also a bit more "robust" but its a nuance you probably would not realize if you did not have one of each side by side.
Also, you'll find the ammunition marked as "250 Savage" rather than 250-3000. Same cartridge, the name just changed at some point from 250-3000.
If you can't find ammo locally, might be able to order it on the internet.
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