Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Savage Collectors A visit with Ron Coburn

Sorry I didn't get more info. I thought of more questions after we left.If they are doing their homework in the market they probably know they will have to appeal to younger shooters as well as us older guys. I would hope to see several options in the three grades if the production is to have a long future.I don't know anything about the mechanics of the accu-trigger. Would it be compatible with the 99 action? Maybe it will be the model 09 if it comes out next year. Might avoid confusion. I guess time will tell on all counts. Tom W

Nothing wrong with the tang safety except that you can't slip the trigger and close the bolt with the gun uncocked. And if you've got a copy of M.L McPherson's "Accurizing the Factory Rifle," you know it's just a matter of dremeling the trigger interlock ramp on the lever. Savage should do this on the new 99. I'd definitely buy one in .35-284 Savage.

DanLee

I too would want one in 7mm-08 flavor. They can save a few bucks and drop the cartridge counter but wood-to-metal fit must be rated as excellent. 20 inch tube, genuine walnut, drilled and tapped for glass.

i would like one have to see caliber options for that decision

As I said when this came up before. If they come out (especially in that price range) I am buying one for each of my daughters. My family has hunted with those for the past 3 generations. I would love to get them new ones, as opposed to having to scrounge around for second or third hand ones. Not that I mind used guns. Just I would prefer to get them new ones. I doubt I'll retire my 1946 .300 though. It might get a bit more of a break between hunts, but it is too comfortable and familiar to walk away from.

-Mb