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Sorry if you’ve seen this elsewhere. Been looking at Savage 1899/99 rifles for years but had too many other pressing interests. Lately, I have decided that I need one and it has to be a carbine. The SRCs and Barrel Bands are my favorites. So I bid too much for this BB in caliber 250-3000. Made in 1935. Photos don’t do it justice. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Levallois/19252EE2-D1E2-40B3-9FDE-8D13C3A57B77.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Levallois/EF56A0E6-A2F0-4446-BF48-62A8778CE120.jpeg)
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That's one of the really hard to find configurations. Congrats!
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Good for you! You probably didn't overpay at all!
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That's great start. A 99H in .250-3000 is a sweet rifle. Congrats!
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That one was worth waiting for. Nice carbine.
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Now throw on a good receiver or tang site and you got it made!
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Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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You are lucky Never seen one down under, Well Done
Quality remains long after Price is forgotten
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Wow! great looking gun. I really like the wear, that really gives it character. Now if only you knew some of it's hunting stories.
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Saddlering you are right, that barrel band 250 SHOOTS. The only one I have is in 30/30 and I would never sell it.
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Congrats! That's a beauty!
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I have 237 ea. 99-H's in my data. Of those about 9% are .250's.
Post or PM your serial and I will add to my data.
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I have 237 ea. 99-H's in my data. Of those about 9% are .250's.
Post or PM your serial and I will add to my data. Wow! that just made my desire spike again!
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I saw a BB carbine in 250-3000 a couple years ago but it was butchered and priced very high
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I appreciate all the great comments! I was lucky to find this one that’s for sure. Now all I need is some ammo. Does anyone have an opinion about whether the new Hornady 250 ammo would work in this carbine? Thanks again!
John
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John-Really nice looking rig you picked up! I have some extra 250 ammo....PM your address and I'll send you a box. Then you can report back on how she shoots. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/1DMx8jvl.jpg)
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Wisconsin99,
I PM’d you. Thank you! That’s a super generous offer but I would be more than willing to pay for a box.
John
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I took my 250 Barrel Band to the range, yesterday, and with the 87 grain Speer Hot cores, this thing is a tack driver, its been D&T when I got it from Roy, I put a 2x5 Kales scope on it, 50 yrds I belive I could head shoot rabbits, at a 100yrds shooting at a 3" spot I had 1 3/4 to 2" groups! its going deer hunting this year! I did try 100 grain bullets, they were ok at 50yrds but realy opened up at 100, Ill stay with the 87 Hot cores, and they are on sale again at Midway!
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“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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