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I want to put a peep on my 99F 308. It is pre 1 mil. Is one better than the other? Best place to get? Thanks
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Vintage are better than new ones.. best place is probably an auction site, unless somebody pops up with one they have for sale.
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I like the Lyman William's Fool-Proof.
Last edited by Jed 1899; 07/08/08. Reason: Fix a typo
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Isint the williams sight called the foolproof?
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![[Linked Image]](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/grogel1/6dd3_1.jpg) I have one of these that mounts in the factory scope holes. Will this clear the cocked indicator on a pre mill with factory scope holes?
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the williams sight called the foolproof? Yes sir! I mistyped that one.Thnx for the correction! 
When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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I like the steel Lymans and Redfields. Since you have a pre-1M 99F, you could mount the receiver sight in the tang holes and mount a set of modified Weaver bases so that you'd have the option of using the receiver sight or a scope using QD/QR rings.
Jeff
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IMO the steel sights are too heavy.The idea behind the 'F' (Featherweight) is light weight.If I gotta carry it,I want it as light as I can get it.
When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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thanks guys....is that one up for sale?? never hurts to ask.
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had a leupold 2-7 on it. lookin to lighten the load. and I like the look of the gun better.
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The Vari X III 1.5x5 looks/works good on a 99-F.
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that would work but don't have one on hand. I sure like the looks of that Lyman!
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Not me. The difference in weight between a quality Lyman or Redfield steel receiver sight and a Williams FP or Redfield 80 series alloy receiver sight is a negligible. Besides, the 99F is only a featherweight in 1950s terms and when compared to the 99EG and 99R.
If I was going to seriously hunt with 99, I'd much rather have the light-gathering benefit of a good scope, which is why my 99F in 260 is equiped with a 2-7x Leupold.
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