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Thanks to everybody on the load info and for all the great pics.
Blowtorch, my H carbine was modified much more than yours. It had the stock cut square, than a 3" inch piece of wood added followed by a recoil pad ( I said it was a project gun) plus D&T and sling studs. When I'm done I hope it looks as good as yours. Is your 99 one of the ones with fruit wood stock or is that walnut?

Lee

Mine is a Model H Carbine and it says it was built in 1928. I know it has been reblued at some time and it's obvious the stock was redone. I suppose it is walnut since it looks factory but it has lots of grain for a 99. Maybe it has been replaced. It has the scope so that's another modification. It actually is a pretty little rifle and very light and handy. The scope is an old Busnell Banner and is not very clear. I think it is a 1.5 to 4.5x. I wish I could find a scope in the same straight tube configuration to replace it since it does not adjust consistently. It shoots about 2" at 100 yards with 180 grain round nose loads. I think it would do 1" with a better scope. My eyes are not good enough to see iron sights anymore but I can shoot a peep sight very well. My old .22HP was made in 1920. It's a model "F" featherweight takedown model. It's original except for sling swivels and a drilled for a scope. I really would like to get a deer this year with the .303. Great cartridge. Sorry for helping turn this thread into a Savage 99 forum! Dee

Here's my .22 High Power





Thanks Guys, Dee

Just come back in from the rifle range. I had 3 loads using H4895, 28-29 &30 gr, and hornady 160 gr FTX bullets (I know but I had to try them). I took five shots sighting in the gun with the light loads. After that I fired a 3 shot group at 50 yrds with each load. This is the first time I've used tang sights so I don't know what I'm capable of as far as accuracy. The 30gr load was right at 1", so I think I'll work from there.
All the holes were clean, no keyholes, but 1 bad flier with the 28 gr load. It appears to be able to stablize these bullets.
Blowtorch, you never have to apologize for talking about savages. Nice looking high power.

Lee