Mike when I got my first one I asked around and the guys on the fire pointed me to the 145 Speer btsp as being ideal for the short action 99 due to it's stubby shape and (advertised).502 ballistic coefficient. Not sure if the BC is actual or just advertising hype but the bullet shape is perfect for the Savages 2.8" OAL and the neck holds it well.
My load is 57 grains of H4831 SC with a CCI large rifle primer. *Do not try this at home. I overload everything to the point of exploding and raining parts all over the roof.
*kidding, but that's my disclaimer in case something bad happens to some okie somewhere using my load!
