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My Dad passed away on Saturday, Nov 20 due to Covid and underlying health problems. Although he wasn't on here, Dad and Mom attended our Savage get together in Wellsboro a few years back . He told me he was really amazed by the variety and number of models that were displayed, especially the engraved ones.
I need to get his 99 to the range and check the sights but I plan to take it deer hunting for him this year. It's an F in 300 from 57 (I think) that he bought used in 1960 for $50. It's the only deer rifle I can remember him using. He hunted with it last year (at age 88!) but I don't recall when he checked the sights last. I always suggested it but how do you get an 89 year old to do something they don't want to?
RIP Dad,
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Sorry for your loss. You are doing a very cool thing. My go to rifle is the same, 99F in 300 Sav, circa 1957. My boys will be doing just what you're doing.
Go get one for Dad.
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Sorry for your loss but what a great tribute.
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Dale:
Sorry to hear about your Dad and so sorry for your loss. I lost my father last year on September 29th. On December 14th I shot a really nice 9 pt with his 300 EG. I hope you can enjoy a similar experience as mine.
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Condolences on your father, hope you have good luck on your hunt, we be a fitting tribute to your Dad.
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Sorry for your loss. A fitting tribute to your dad and his rifle. My dad passed in April of 2020 and loved to hunt I make sure I include something he hunted with when ever we go hunting.
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My condolences for your loss. I can't think of a better tribute than to hunt with his rifle.
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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Sorry for your loss Dale. I hope you bag a big one in his memory.
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Wonderful Tribute! Puts a smile on my face!
Do You have ammo in hand? We could probably find you some if You're in need!
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.., and a few more since then... ..front table from 2016 Wellsboro [ Linked Image] the gang that year, [ Linked Image]
Last edited by JeffG; 11/21/21.
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Condolences on the loss of your Dad Dale. Good luck in the woods.
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Sorry for your loss and as a fellow Pennsylvanian good luck out there next week and hope you bag a nice Pa. whitetail for Dad.
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Sorry for your loss buddy! My Father in Law started all of us on 99's.
We did the same with his 99c, and we'll do it again!
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Make some memories with Dads rifle, may he rest in peace.
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Sorry for your loss, and hope you get a biggun. My grandfather had a 99EG in 300. My brother has it, but I got an EG in 308. We'll take it on out for a walk in the woods....
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Sorry for your loss, going to lease tomorrow morning. I think I’ll take my 300, made in 56 I think.
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Get a big one! Dad will be proud.
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That's my Dad and Mom in the back row on the left side of the group photo. My son (green shirt) and I (orange shirt) are on the right. Thanks for posting that. I'm good on ammo. I just checked, I have 28 loaded rounds. And a reloading bench... Dale
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