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Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 #9585202 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY ..with a serial # indicating a 1937 or 1938 yr of manufacture. Ex except for a little bugger on the forearm. It has checkering and was advertised as an EG. I bought it at a local gun shop. In some gun books it says these early EG's don't have checkering? Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585257 02/08/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas Schnabel forearm? Solid frame? Pistol grip? Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585268 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Yes to all 3. Sorry for lack of details. I was trying to post a photo. Also scroll engraving on the receiver and Lyman tang sight. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585270 02/08/15 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri O oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri Factory checkering on EG's started in about 1940. Check the serial numbers on the wood, end of forearm that fits against receiver, end of butt stock underneath/ on butt plate. Matching numbers will confirm the wood is correct to the receiver. If they match and the serial number is earlier, then might have been a special order. Does checkering match other EGs checkering style? GW If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. MACHIAVELLI

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585279 02/08/15 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri O oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri Sorry Rick, I was typing while you were answering. GW If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. MACHIAVELLI

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585294 02/08/15 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,740 Likes: 1 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering Campfire Ranger saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,740 Likes: 1 Michigan, In , Boon sounds like a Salesman Sample gun with the roll engraveing? Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585331 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Thanks for all the good info. I will ck for the matching #'s but won't be until later. Looks like it has hardly been used. Blueing is 95% plus - looks original. Sharp points on the checkering. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585368 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Last edited by twinray; 02/08/15. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585565 02/08/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas Yes, the roll engraving sounds like a Spiegel (Salesman's Sample) rifle. These are a none cataloged version. Lets clear up the date. What is the serial number (first 4 or 5 numbers will work). For the date you gave most only had the butt checkered. Is it drill and tapped on the barrel behind the rear sight and one hole on each side of the cocked indicator on the tang? Is the front sling swivel used to attach the forearm or is it in addition to a forearm screw? Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 Rick99 #9585620 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Hi, I don't have it near me now but asap I will check these things out. Are "Salesmans Samples" good/bad as compared to standard factory manufacture. I think receiver serial is 377xxx. Can't remember 4th digit offhand. It is drilled up top on receiver which I thought strange. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585640 02/08/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Score! _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9585671 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,007 ON & NB olgrouser Campfire Tracker olgrouser Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,007 ON & NB Congrats twin ray - looks like you hit an outta the park homer your first time at bat! If you paid a reasonable amount for your Spiegel rifle you are a winner! Last edited by olgrouser; 02/08/15. "Rhetoric is no substitute for reality." -Thomas Sowell

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 olgrouser #9585684 02/08/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Even if he didn't, he scored! _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9586153 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Sad to say, the stock, forend and buttplate # (4125xx) does not match the receiver (3773xx). The forearm swival screw is in addition to the forend screw. D&T - 2 on barrel between rear leaf and receiver ring, 1 on receiver ring, and 2 others just opposite cocking indicator. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9586263 02/08/15 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,343 Likes: 1 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,343 Likes: 1 Va I say it's still very possible that it's a factory gun. And I think all of those holes in the metal were done at the factory as well. Somebody will surely correct me if not. "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: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9586534 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,007 ON & NB olgrouser Campfire Tracker olgrouser Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,007 ON & NB Detailed pictures of the receiver would help. "Rhetoric is no substitute for reality." -Thomas Sowell

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9586554 02/08/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY More pictures forthcoming. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9586980 02/08/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas The one hole in the receiver ring is not factory. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9588553 02/09/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska twinray, here's a link to an old thread on these Spiegel rifles. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...s/4575496/Re_Savage_99_salesman_s_sample “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9589783 02/09/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Thanks and I know that I still owe pictures 😊 Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9591647 02/10/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Here are some photos [img]http://i60.tinypic.com/5amg5j.jpg[/img] [img]http://i59.tinypic.com/2hqgjfp.jpg[/img] Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9591703 02/10/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Couple extra holes on top of the receiver for a scope base, forearm swivel stud is a replacement, but lots of condition to the wood and metal and came with a nice Lyman. Very nice! What scope base would those top holes fit, guys? “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9591727 02/10/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Couple more Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9591840 02/10/15 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,007 ON & NB olgrouser Campfire Tracker olgrouser Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,007 ON & NB Ya got a unique rifle there. Thanks for making the effort of posting pics. Hole spacing? Didn't Redfield have a I pc. mount that had 3 holes? Or was that Leupold? The holes in the barrel are for mounting blocks that secure a long target scope from that popular in that era called Unertl. The was also the Fecker line of fine scopes but I've never seen one. Last edited by olgrouser; 02/10/15. "Rhetoric is no substitute for reality." -Thomas Sowell

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9591865 02/10/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya The single hole in the receiver ring looks like it could match the old Redfield 1 piece mount but sure hard to tell since all I've ever seen used 2.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9591886 02/10/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Sure would be cool to find an old period scope and mount setup. About 20 yrs ago I found mounts for my Model 1952 Mannlicher. That was really good fortune. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9592140 02/10/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya The mount we believe the factory holes are drilled for has never been seen except in pictures. The old Redfields can be had though.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9592199 02/10/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Thanks for that info. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9592221 02/10/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska I've got a 1936'ish 99R in 250 with the same two holes around the firing pin indicator, but mine doesn't have a hole on the front of the receiver. It confuses me. Jack's: Mine: “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 Calhoun #9593586 02/11/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Skidrow Campfire Tracker Skidrow Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Noticed it's also D&Ted for a S7/T7 Rory. At least that's what it looks like in the pic. Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie. I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9594081 02/11/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Yes it is. “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9594132 02/11/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 803 300Savage Campfire Regular 300Savage Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 803 So we have a Salesman sample receiver and barrel? with non matching number wood and butt plate with a bunch of extra holes in the receiver and barrel, likely non factory! Why all the hoopla and posting on this bastardized piece? Please explain it to me!

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 300Savage #9594212 02/11/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Originally Posted by 300Savage So we have a Salesman sample receiver and barrel? with non matching number wood and butt plate with a bunch of extra holes in the receiver and barrel, likely non factory! Why all the hoopla and posting on this bastardized piece? Please explain it to me! Hater gunna hate. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9594222 02/11/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Originally Posted by 300Savage So we have a Salesman sample receiver and barrel? with non matching number wood and butt plate with a bunch of extra holes in the receiver and barrel, likely non factory! Why all the hoopla and posting on this bastardized piece? Please explain it to me! No, we don't have a Salesman Sample rifle. That's one of the reasons to discuss these, is to get this old incorrect information out of the way. Feel free to reread the thread, especially the links to older discussions on why these aren't Salesman Sample rifles. “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9595606 02/11/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,460 Glen Lyon Pa. triple_deuce Campfire Regular triple_deuce Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,460 Glen Lyon Pa. 300SAVAGE.It's rude comments like that that are giving this site a bad name. Totally Uncalled for!!! If you don't like the thread MOVE ON!!

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9595732 02/11/15 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,343 Likes: 1 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,343 Likes: 1 Va 300 Savage: The guys that live here don't have the best reputation for telling people what they want to hear. Everybody pretty much calls a spade a spade. The forearm and the butt and butt plate not matching the receiver (but all matching each other) doesn't count it out as a from the factory gun for me. Fit to finish is excellent. And this wouldn't be the first time we have seen an example like this where a receiver turns up from god only knows where. Got a couple of extra holes in the metal. Still a nice and interesting gun. JMO Last edited by 99guy; 02/11/15. "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: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9595888 02/11/15 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri O oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri Another one worth lettering. Never say never. GW If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. MACHIAVELLI

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #9606697 02/15/15 Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 10 The Boondocks, GA N Niner New Member Niner New Member N Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 10 The Boondocks, GA Right now there is what looks to be an old-school Redfield JR one piece mount over on eBay that closes on Thursday Feb 19.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10208226 07/28/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY I put Weaver bases on this but in each base, only 1 screw hole can be lined up. When screwed down, the bases appear tight and secure. With the low recoil, I thought I'd be OK? Scope is a 1.5 x 4.5 Weaver I had looking for a home. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10210700 07/28/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Skidrow Campfire Tracker Skidrow Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee You might want to get the second hole for each Weaver mount filled and re-drilled. While your rifle doesn't have a lot of recoil one screw in each of the mounts wouldn't give me a lot of confidence. With only one screw holding each mount in place there's a lot of room for one or the other to move. JMOOMV. Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie. I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10212142 07/29/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Thanks for the reply. Not the confidence building reply I hoped for. I don't want to add any more holes. Maybe a dab of some sort of adhesive under each base that won't mar the blui g would help restrict movement. Guess I'll just try it out and see if POI moves. I'd much rather have this scoped than not. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10212172 07/29/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Adhesive won't stand up to recoil. Maybe get a gunsmith to turn those 2 bases into a 1 piece base by welding a piece between? “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10212246 07/29/15 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,123 Likes: 2 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,123 Likes: 2 Annapolis, Md. Exactly what bases are the holes for? Wouldn't it be better to determine that and then round up that particular base, even if it meant a search for something obsolete? Also, one could get/make a set of blank bases with no screw holes and have holes put in them to match those on the gun. Then too it wouldn't be the first time someone filled an errant hole in a base and re-drilled a new hole to match the one on the receiver. Lots of ways to skin this cat! One screw + epoxy might well work, but it would be a bitch to find out it doesn't when out in the woods on opening day... "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10212500 07/29/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska His rear hole he's using is from the Spiegel d&t on top, the front hole is additional. Heck.. I don't even know how level those bases are when screwed in to those holes. Might be shooting 3' high at 100 yards for all I know. “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10212570 07/29/15 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,123 Likes: 2 Annapolis, Md. G gnoahhh Campfire Ranger gnoahhh Campfire Ranger G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,123 Likes: 2 Annapolis, Md. Gotcha. You know, I would be talking to Mike about having a Lightfoot mount made. "You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10212586 07/29/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya Got a fresh one hangin' in the garage. Just finished the bluing dip. Ramping up for the Fall rush...

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10218828 07/30/15 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 494 East Coast NC 1 1899guy Campfire Member 1899guy Campfire Member 1 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 494 East Coast NC Just get a mount from Lightfoot. Totally excellent, and will fix your problem.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10218894 07/30/15 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 494 East Coast NC 1 1899guy Campfire Member 1899guy Campfire Member 1 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 494 East Coast NC That is a sweet looking Savage, numbers matching or not. Put a nice mount on it and use it.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10220392 07/30/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Thanks for the replies especially info on the B&M. Nice to know. I have some ideas on how to " sturdy up" the Weaver bases. I've been put off 3 deliveries of Rem .250 brass by Cabella's. I called Remington and they said it's obsolete and they don't produce it anymore. Jaminson (sp) says they will be running a batch in a month or 2. I may just buy 22-250 brass and resize it. I'd like to see if it'll hold zero with these 1 screw mounts. You'll be the first to know the result. Last edited by twinray; 07/30/15. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10221744 07/31/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,342 Likes: 9 Oregon Originally Posted by twinray Thanks for the replies especially info on the B&M. Nice to know. I have some ideas on how to " sturdy up" the Weaver bases. I've been put off 3 deliveries of Rem .250 brass by Cabella's. I called Remington and they said it's obsolete and they don't produce it anymore. Jaminson (sp) says they will be running a batch in a month or 2. I may just buy 22-250 brass and resize it. I'd like to see if it'll hold zero with these 1 screw mounts. You'll be the first to know the result. No way would I trust one screw in each mount. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 Fireball2 #10224028 07/31/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Skidrow Campfire Tracker Skidrow Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee +100 Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie. I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10227366 08/01/15 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,178 Mt Airy, MD J JoeMartin Campfire Tracker JoeMartin Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,178 Mt Airy, MD Just asking, would it be possible to egg out the holes in the mounts enough to get all four screws in, instead of filling and re-drilling? Or, find a set of the proper mounts to fit the holes? I really like that rifle and would be searching hi and low for the proper mounts. Or, get a Lightfoot mount and hide the holes, Joe. I'm not greedy, I just want one of each. Remember Ira Hayes JoeMartin

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 JoeMartin #10227862 08/01/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Skidrow Campfire Tracker Skidrow Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee IIRC the problem is that there are four holes but only two line up. The best way to fix that is to fill the two holes that don't work one way or another and drill them correctly the second time around. That's it. Done deal. The mounts will hide the work and you'll be a lot further ahead than trying to shoot the rifle with one screw in each mount. Then again, there are folks that are hard headed. Do with it what you wish. Life goes on. Have a nice day. Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie. I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10228914 08/02/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya When he first brought it here I thought it was drilled for the original Redfield 1 piece mount but I've never gotten enough detail to be sure. Is there 1 or 2 holes in the receiver ring??

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 Lightfoot #10231066 08/02/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Originally Posted by Lightfoot When he first brought it here I thought it was drilled for the original Redfield 1 piece mount but I've never gotten enough detail to be sure. Is there 1 or 2 holes in the receiver ring?? 1 hole Lightfoot. 2 in the rear but spaced too far apart for the Weaver base. I have a Redfield Mount that fits currect D&Ted 99's but is NG for my hole line up. Just curious, anyone have FACTUAL DATA that it won't hold POI with 1 screw ineach mount or are you just speculating? I plan to (somehow ) tie my 2 bases together. Signed, Hardheaded Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10231304 08/02/15 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,732 So. Kaleefornya When I say "original Redfield" I'm talking about the early one that has different hole spacing than the factory chose to use. It does have 2 holes for the receiver ring though. If I was in your shoes, I'd Loctite those single screws in place and go shootin' Risky? A little sure, and I wouldn't have it as my only gun on a serious hunt, but I bet it will stay put better than feared. Or, you could buy one of my no-drill mounts but they ain't exactly cheap.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10231556 08/02/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,780 Likes: 3 Eastern Nebraska One hole at the far front of receiver is all that was added. The rear two holes are the standard d&t on the Spiegel rifles. I'd do the lightfoot mount. Originally Posted by twinray Here are some photos “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

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 Calhoun #10232078 08/02/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,102 new hampshire L Loggah Campfire Outfitter Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,102 new hampshire I would put a Stith mount on it and forget about all those extra holes !

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10232338 08/02/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY I figure, if it works, good - if it doesn't, nothing lost. If it was a real kicker, like my .358, I wouldn't probably attempt this experiment. And even if it moves "a bit", I'll probably still get tighter groups at 100+ yards than my eyes would give me than with the peep sight. Thanks. Last edited by twinray; 08/02/15. Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 Lightfoot #10232362 08/02/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY T twinray OP Campfire Member OP twinray Campfire Member T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 NY Originally Posted by Lightfoot ....... Or, you could buy one of my no-drill mounts but they ain't exactly cheap. Even after you factor in my Senior Discount?😊 Walk slow, get down, hurry up and be quiet.

Re: Ok, so I finally acquired a 250-3000 twinray #10239978 08/04/15 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 494 East Coast NC 1 1899guy Campfire Member 1899guy Campfire Member 1 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 494 East Coast NC Lightfoot mount is the only way to go on this.