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I picked up my first 99 a few years ago; been hooked ever since. A bit of trivia: Savage produced over 30 model variations over the years (not counting caliber variations). I'm amazed at the design simplicity, quality and accuracy of these fine rifles, especially those made before 1960.

Every year I rotate a couple older models into the deer stand just for the nostalgia. One of my favorites is this 1946 EG in .300 Savage with a vintage first-year Weaver K4 scope mounted on a Stith mount; darn rifle will shoot 1" groups at 100 yards if I do my part.


I also have a couple early 20" rifles in .303 Savage and .30-30 Win that are just a pleasure to carry.

I just started bullet casting and hope to take my first deer with my own bullet this fall using this 1901 model 1899B chambered in .303 Savage.