I love this guy.
He hit it. Late 1950's lightweight 99F in 308 or Early 1960's 99DL (marked 99M) tang safety model. Both are lightweights, DL has a Monte Carlo stock for better scope alignment. I have found either model for less than $500 in excellent shape. If you want a true collector gun, lay for the 308 in a 99R or EG. It will take awhile. 99R has pregnant stock dimensions front and back, 99EG has the curved schnable forearm and slim buttstock.
The thing about a Savage vs. most others, is you can run almost any pointy bullet you want, accuracy and trigger are great, resale is there, no stupid hammer to deick with when jumpshooting game or hunting with a scoped rifle.
I'd never buy a Winchester mushtrigger 88 when I could own a Savage.
