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I recently mounted one of the Redfield Revolution 2-7x scopes on an EG using Weaver bases. I had to use an extension ring on the front in order to move the scope back far enough to get proper eye relief. Like Rory I think the 33mm objective looks "right" on the Model 99.
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I agree with recoil.........I thought it was very pleasant and could not wait to cycle the next round to fire! Oh mercy, you two are gunna start a riot! Ever-body here knows the 99F in 308 kicks the ever lovin snot outa ya! Especially with a 180 grain
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I have to chime in about the recoil of this caliber........or this rifle? Tell me some stories?
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I have to chime in about the recoil of this caliber........or this rifle? Tell me some stories? Popcorn! Honey bring me the popcorn!
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First of all......if you are fortunate to have this rifle....and still use it for hunting? Why complain Nancy?
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I'm not ignorant to the fact of awesome classic firearms......but the recoil and instant gratification of touching the trigger and putting it in the 10 ring........
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It'll be fine. I don't understand all this recoil talk about a 308. I must be a weirdo.
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I do not fabricate stories or any of the like......I enjoy talking with members that have knowledge with the questions I ask!
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Pound town is where we are at........can't wait!
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Dang....wipe your eyes and curl up against your bunny hugger?
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I have been looking for a NICE model 99 for some time......one that hasn't looked like it been thrown off a cliff, been beat over some rocks, completely without blueing etc.etc. But I have to say....if they are still in circulation.....they must still work! Mine ain't too "nice" by you standards, but at least it's not too beat up. Internally it's great. It's just rough enough on the outside to carry and not worry about it.
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i have a post mil F (by about 60 units) in 308. sweet handling and deer killing machine. most folks complain about the recoil of the 308 in the F , but i just can't feel it. onelostsoul, we need pictures! pic of mine What were you shooting? Myself, I can feel a major difference between a 150 and 180 in the 99F
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It's going to be tough to concentrate on hunting......... and keep admiring this rifle?
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The one that gets my attention.....??????...350 Rem Mag....225GR flat nose will take your hat off...LOL! But this something that enjoy.
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i use 165's. though i sometimes run up a batch of 190's just because i bought a bucket full of them about 35 years ago. maybe i just don't have sense enough to feel recoil from anything as uncomfortable. though i did have a 340 in 30-30 once that would make my nose bleed.
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