Home Forums Lever Action Central Lever Actions - General Savage 99 vs Wincheser 88. Both in 308.

Well, one was an attempt to copy the other. That tells you something.

Are you looking to compare the removable magazine 99c to the 88, or the rotary magazine as well?

One problem with most of the lever safety nice Savage 99's is they aren't drilled for scopes, being made prior to 1960. If you're looking for a hunting gun, that puts them behind the 88 as a modern hunting rifle. The 1950's 99F and 99R are the exception with all of them being d&t, and both are fairly common. Also, it's easy to find lots of old Savage 99's that previous owners have drilled. And there's something about 1940's and earlier 99's that just feels right.

So for me..




Disclaimer: I've shot 88's, but never owned one or hunted one.