First post and fairly new to this forum - I was hoping to draw on the wealth of expertise on this forum / topic to help address a few questions re: my Savage 99
SN 27458X - which i think lead 1925. is this accurate? No LBC code that I could find I have found out that has a 1-14 barrel twist
I recently purchased some ammo and believe I may have purchased the wrong type. I purchased 100 gr Nosler BT. After shooting a few rounds through it and examining the target it appears the bullet is floating or tumbling when it enters the paper. I am getting oblong or profile holes in the paper vs. a nice clean round circle.
Questions: 1. Is it true a 100 gr bullet will not stabilize in this rifle? Would you also be kind of enough to share a summary of why? 2. Will a 87gr Speer soft point be better and more stable? Why? 3. Are there particular recommendations on the ammo or where to source it?
I love the gun and want to use it. thank you in advance Mike
