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I never measure OAL from the tip of the bullet except in magazine fed rifles. I measure Ogive for the given bullet for the given chamber. In the case the savage, I first measure ogive, then adjust from there after adding .050. I don't have my notes in front of me, but I believe the 1940 .300 savage I reload for is an ogive of.080 jump for clearance in the rotary. ![[Linked Image]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Reloading/i-3W5zpjw/0/f04a61c6/XL/20171130_162042-1516937787487-XL.jpg)
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Not to be a smar-tazz...but the idea is NOT to get a jam...especially with a 99.
I have the SAME problem with my very, VERY old 300 Sav...IF you try to eject a round from a full mag just by working the lever, the lead nose will hit the chamber "shroud"...you HAVE to close the lever putting about half the case INTO the chamber...THEN work the lever again and the round will jump out like it is supposed to do as will all the rest by doing the same process. My rounds are 2.59" COAL loaded with Hornady 150 SP's because thats where the bullet touches the lands.
The 99 is a CONTROLLED ROUND RIFLE which is why you have to follow the above procedure...and also the reason why it is very hard to get a "jammed" round out from under the extractor hook...so work with it to learn it's secrets.
Don't feel sorry for me for having a "Little 300 Sav"...with it's 26" barrel it equals and surpasses my other 18-22" 308's, 20" 307 Win and some of the "modern" smaller cased 30 cals that abound today and also a friends 16" "bobbed" 30-06. Makes him more than a little pi**ed when I wave the chrono data at him.
You are completely safe by emptying the mag this was because the round is NEVER going into full battery/lockup, you are just allowing the lever mechanism to half way complete its cycle.
Good Hunting
What model of Savage 99 in 300 Savage do you have that has a 26" barrel?
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sounds like a B standard weight
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Both the 99A and 99B had 26" barrels up until 1926 in 300 Savage. So one of them.
“ 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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My book wouldn't have happened without a lot of input from you guys. The next one will also need a lot of input from you guys also. Thanks, David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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I never measure OAL from the tip of the bullet except in magazine fed rifles. I measure Ogive for the given bullet for the given chamber. In the case the savage, I first measure ogive, then adjust from there after adding .050. I don't have my notes in front of me, but I believe the 1940 .300 savage I reload for is an ogive of.080 jump for clearance in the rotary. I only load for one 99, a .308F Unless I really screwed up along the way, my OAL is determined by the magazine length, I can't get anywhere near the lands. You can get loads .080 from the lands?
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