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G'day all.
I just bought a 99C in 7mm-08. I'm aware they were only so chambered for a couple of years, but wondered just how uncommon they are?
The rifle is being shipped to me, it appears to be in very good shape.
It set me back about $830.00 US, so it was a bit pricey, but knowing it's a scarce piece, I thought I'd risk a few bucks.
If anyone has loaded for one of these, any pointers would be appreciated. I have a goodly assortment of 7mm bullets and Varget, Reloder 15 and H4350 powders to try.
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As always, condition is everything, but in my opinion and without seeing it I would say you bought it for about 33 per cent under fair price. JMHO.
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I haven’t seen one go for under $1K in awhile. Vast majority of them well north of $1K.
You could sell it here in one day for what you paid for it.
In conclusion, you bought well.
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I've have had two, both went down the road when prices went to over $2K. I didn't want one that bad.
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Hey! good to see you back and buying Savage lever guns. Great deal down here but probably around normal in your part of the world.
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I sold mine in 2010 for $1600,it was nice but didn't need it that bad
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Well.... If I ever come across one at that price it'll be riding home with me.
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Great, sounds like it was a good deal.....I hope!
Will try to post pics or at least a description when it arrives.
I've never actually laid eyes on a 7-08 or seen one for sale before so I just jumped on it.
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Yeah, Mike, there isn't the competitive collectors' market for 99's in Canada.
I sold an excellent EG in .250 last year for about $500.00 US and a couple very nice .300 EG's for a hundred less.
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Yah, I saw Lawman's post on CGN too. All his rifles looked in very good condition. Wondering what's he's buying if this is what he's selling... 
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Somebody would have had to have sawed the gun in half for it to sell for 830 down here.
I'd say you did OK
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I paid about twice that for mine quite a few years ago. We Southerners would say "you killed a fat hog with that one". It's the modern 99C on the cover of my book.
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