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Savage modified the magazine to allow for the longer .308 cartridge. The serial number incorporating that change started at 900K. They skipped most of the 800K range and whatever was left in the 700K range.

Yep. They were making 99F's in the 700,000's for 250-3000 and 300 Savage at the exact same time they were making 99F's in the 900,000 range for 243/308/358.

I wonder what the ratio of Savage calibers to Winchester calibers was, post 900,000-pre 1,000,000?

Mike and Rory, Thanks for the responses and the education.

I pulled off the stock today and seen the same stamp on the bottom of the receiver, that matched the butt plate, and as well as the stock. Was all of them manufactured the same way? I was told they started with hardened steel..........that meant alot of steel ended up the floor.

That is the assembly #. Should be on the lower left tang, forend, buttplate, and buttstock.

Also have hand written lettering showing inside of stock.....like initials?

They didn't start with hardened steel. They started with a big fat soft steel billet and machined away everything that wasn't 99, and then heat treated it.

this is onelostsouls 308

ever notice how the fore arm wood is always lighter on some of these?

This is a rifle that I'm thankful to own, and plan on putting to work in the near future. I was just looking for more knowledge to pass on to the next generation!

Thanks for the knowledge and the input!

don't let it get lonely! there are more out there.

I use to see them in every sporting good store you stepped into.......not so much anymore?

I'm glad we have this tool today to still communicate about classic rifles and hopefully move them forward to the next generation!

Thanks...

I'm looking for glass recommendations for this classic rifle for woodlot hunting? I seen the leupolds and redfields? I was wondering about the ring length, and fit with weaver style mounts?

Straight 4x scope for me. I have a Leupold 4x on one and a Weaver 4x on another 99F.

First choice for me = Leupold 2.5-8x

Second choice = Leupold 2-7x

Third choice = Leupold 4x

I wouldn't make an argument against any of those.

I've had many 99's in Weaver mounts with no problems, but I prefer the Redfield or Leupold one piece base and matching rings.

Just me.

I mounted a 2.5x8 Leupold on my Savage 99 - 284 Win. i think that is a good size scope for a 99 for a older person like me to see better with.

up till about 4 years ago i would see one or the other at the local pawn shop every week . only had one other collector here in town but he died about 15 years ago.
now a day's its months between them. the most common to show up for some reason are the 50's F's. with the post mil F's coming in second. and most of those in 308.

I like the Leupolds. Usually get 3-9x for myself, but have to admit I like looks of the 2-7x best.

Nothing wrong with the Weaver base but I'd opt for the newer Grand Slam style rings vs the old standard style. Much easier to get the scope rotated into position.