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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.
I am no longer accepting orders for the Lightfoot scope mount.
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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 "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty
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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.
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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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 "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty
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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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My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.
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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.
"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty
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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.
I am no longer accepting orders for the Lightfoot scope mount.
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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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