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Back story: My uncle took a fatal fall while hunting about 10 years ago in southern Oregon. He was using my grandpa’s rifle which has killed many deer, a tang safety 99F in 308 which went down the mountain with him.
Grandpa passed in 2016 and I received the rifle in 2017. A very special gift from my dad. The trigger was broken in the fall and had been replaced when I got the rifle. The new trigger seems to be in working order, but...
-The auto cutoff spring does not work and is loose.
-There is some pretty bad cracking at the tang.
-The stock/receiver fit is also pretty bad.
I want to hunt with this rifle but don’t feel comfortable shooting it with the stock like it is. I would really rather not replace the stock. Thus I have not fired it.
Have been reading threads on here about tang crack repairs and it looks to be pretty doable. I have been to a few gunsmiths in my area (Memphis/Nashville) but none that are familiar with working on 99s. This is not something I want to attempt myself.
Is there someone here on the forum or elsewhere who would be able to fix the cutoff, repair the stock, and refit it to the receiver? I’ll pay good money for a proper job. The rifle is already beat up so it would not need to look pristine, I’m only concerned with function.
There is a 3x Leupold waiting in the safe (Grandpa’s scope was broken in the fall) and will be using Grandpa’s sling. Needless to say this is pretty important to me and I would be extremely grateful for any and all help.
Many thanks.
Sam
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Sam I live in southern Oregon, near Medford. I won't charge you if you want to send it to me I'll at least do my best to make it right for you. I have time in winter when work slows down and I have an inventory of most parts. You pay shipping and I'll do my best. Send me a message if you want to chat. No worries if you go another route.
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Yer a good man FB. Let me know if you need parts.
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Yer a good man FB. Let me know if you need parts. Thanks Mike, we need to get this 99 running again for this fella. I appreciate your help.
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"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz
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Your family treasure would be in good hands Sam. Just be sure to tell FB what color powder coat you want  just kidding of course. Roy will do you good.
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I heard Roy has a new Dremel tool he's itching to try out...
"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz
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I heard Roy has a new Dremel tool he's itching to try out... Can't wait to take the new 4" Bosch belt sander for a test drive! Eat ya some!!
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That's why I like this group so much. Hats off to you guys.
Roy, I have an '03 Ram 1500 and the tranny makes a noise that sounds like wha wha whunk...wha wha whunk. If I send it out to you, could you take a look see?
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Well, while we're at it, Roy do you know anything about Shorrock superchargers for MGB's? I'll put the car in the mail to you if you do.
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That Fireball is definitely a good man. From what I've seen he has the talent to pull it off, and he's highly thought of here.
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I have taken Roy up on his very generous offer!
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I have taken Roy up on his very generous offer! A decision I'm sure you will not regret.
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I’m very excited. Have been looking for a gunsmith for a long time. I’ll keep you all updated.
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That’s an impressive display of humanity, right there. All
Hope is not lost.
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That's why I like this group so much. Hats off to you guys.
Roy, I have an '03 Ram 1500 and the tranny makes a noise that sounds like wha wha whunk...wha wha whunk. If I send it out to you, could you take a look see? Change the squirrel.
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Beat a bunch of you fellas to it that's all. 
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I've hunted those rocks for blacktail bucks and nearly fallen many times. Moss covered cliffs, fog, rain, brush... I can't imagine what the OP's family has been through. I want to make that rifle right if I can. It won't bring back the man lost.
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Roy take a few before and after pics, im sure that you will do a Great job to get this rifle back in the woods!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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A much-belated update. The rifle turned out gorgeous! The man is a wizard and would take no money. I’ve tried to post pictures a few times from my phone with no luck. I will figure something out.
Will be taking this rifle out this fall to hunt whitetails in Bolivar, Tennessee. It shoots straight and reminds me every time I pull it out that all hope is not lost. I’m still floored by this “display of humanity”. Fireball, many thanks to you sir. Photos incoming soon.
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Glad it worked out for you and people like Roy (darn few) make you have a little faith in humanity👍
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Roy, is always ready to help out, he has for me. Ken
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SRW85, there's an Image Gallery forum where you can upload larger pictures. I think there's still a restriction of 2MB or so, but it handles more.
Glad it turned out good!
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Hey, I'm glad it worked out for you! Damn that made my week.
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"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz
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I’m late to this party...
Good on ya Fireball2! A good neighbor for sure 🍺
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Elk, it's what's for dinner....
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One of the best damn threads I have read through in quite some time.
You're a hell of a guy Roy.
The best guys seem to hang around guns........
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I’m late to this party...
Good on ya Fireball2! A good neighbor for sure 🍺 We ought to swap blacktail lies over a Pepsi one of these days.
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Roy be a good guy, helped me out with parts and ammo several times.
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I’m late to this party...
Good on ya Fireball2! A good neighbor for sure 🍺 We ought to swap blacktail lies over a Pepsi one of these days. Now there’s a great idea👍
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Elk, it's what's for dinner....
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Really cool thread! Missed the original post and discussion. Just read the whole discussion. Good job Roy! Love to see before and after pics.
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Losing someone dear to you while they were out hunting is a hell of a thing. Seems like it happens here in Oregon to some poor guy every year or two. I hunt alot where the oriental fella and his family got stuck in the snow and after a week he left and went for help, only to perish. The family was found soon after. Now they've got winter warning signs up all over and they close the road to the coast each November.
I got hypothermia once on an archery goat hunt in Washington and been in tight spots a time or two but thankfully no bad falls or broken bones. Oregon has some treacherous country and blacktails like it. Sorry about your uncle OP. I felt your pain I guess and wanted to help. Glad you're happy with the rifle.
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Also late!
Great Gesture, Fb!
I did enjoy reading the entire thread also!
Kudos!
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A man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do!
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It seems like a bunch of us are late to this thread. I'm on here almost every day and missed big parts of the thread until now. Has the forum got a malfunction somewhere?
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I think SRW just followed up with the happy ending to an old thread. Which he deserves a thank you also. Several years ago I guy cried and cried about 22HP stuff. I sent him a bunch on my dime, and he never posted again. This follow up is the kind of stuff that keeps this family together.
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
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