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What model 99's were in .308? #5189960 04/28/11
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OP Canadian New Member C Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	I am wondering what Savage model 99's came in .308? I know there is an economy grade which I think was the 99E? Is there a clip model with a detachable magazine? I am basically wondering what the nicest model of 99 was in the .308? Was there ever a version with a 22" barrel? Did they ever make a .308 with a rotary magazine? What was the nicest, deluxe version of the .308 with walnut stocks and deep blueing, also drilled and tapped from the factory. Thanks

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Re: What model 99's were in .308? Canadian #5189973 04/28/11
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,338 Michigan Phil99 Campfire Tracker
Phil99 Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,338 Michigan	99 F (Featherweight) 99 R (Heavy rifle) 99 EG (Standard rifle, later ones were drilled and tapped) All 3 came in .308. The Featherweight has a 22" barrel and was factory drilled and tapped. Rod ***************************************** Hunting FOR Savages, Hunting WITH Savages

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Phil99 #5189982 04/28/11
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana
Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska	Those are the pre-1960 versions. I think almost every model after 1960 came in 308 except the brush guns. 99F, 99DL, 99E, 99C, 99PE, 99DE, 75th commemorative, 99A. The pre-1960 99F in 308 would probably be the most desirable hunting rifle. Factory d&t with a 22" barrel. Like this one from 1957:

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Calhoun #5190131 04/28/11
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99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,321 Va	Originally Posted by Phil99 99 F (Featherweight) 99 R (Heavy rifle) 99 EG (Standard rifle, later ones were drilled and tapped) All 3 came in .308. The Featherweight has a 22" barrel and was factory drilled and tapped. Rod Originally Posted by Calhoun Those are the pre-1960 versions. The ones that came after 1960 are easy to forget "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Canadian #5190150 04/28/11
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,140 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana
260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,140 OMAHA	All Savage 99s cataloged as being chambered in 308 were factory d&t for scope bases and receiver/peep sights. The following Savage 99 styles were cataloged as being chambered in 308: Pre-Million SNs: 99EG - 24" barrel 99F - 22" barrel 99R - 24" barrel Post-Million and alpha prefix SNs: 99A - 20" and 22" barrels 99C - 22" barrels (detachable magazine) 99CD - 22" barrels (detachable magazine) 99DE - 22" barrels 99DL(M) - 22" and 24" barrels 99E - 20" and 22" barrels 99F - 22" barrels 99PE - 22" barrels 75th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle (1970 only) - 24" Octagon barrels The 99Fs with cut checkering, either the pre-Mil lever safety or post-Mil tang safety, are nice hunting rifles. My person favorite 308 99 is a 99DL with a 24" barrel and cut checkering from 1962. Good luck! JEff

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Re: What model 99's were in .308? 260Remguy #5190275 04/28/11
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 525 Upstate NY, USA X XLTFX4 Campfire Regular
XLTFX4 Campfire Regular X Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 525 Upstate NY, USA	I'd say that the nicest 99 in .308W is the pre-1960 EG. "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." Thomas Jefferson- 1816 NRA Endowment Life member NYSRPA Life member

Re: What model 99's were in .308? XLTFX4 #5190341 04/28/11
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bender Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,788	Very nice! I concur. EG's are the most elegant lever rifle ever made! Mine shoots under an inch, 3 shot groups, at 100. Beautiful Rifle!

Re: What model 99's were in .308? XLTFX4 #5190353 04/28/11
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1899sav Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois	Originally Posted by XLTFX4 I'd say that the nicest 99 in .308W is the pre-1960 EG. Plus 1 on that statement. Very Nice looking rifle. Steve �Can we move this along?" a bored voice stated. "I have places to be and people to shag."

Re: What model 99's were in .308? XLTFX4 #5190396 04/28/11
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260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,140 OMAHA	The 99EG's comb is a little low for using optics, so I'd opt for the 99R if I have to choose between those 2 rifles. JEff

Re: What model 99's were in .308? 1899sav #5190428 04/28/11
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oldotter Campfire Regular O Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,916 Dearborn, Mich.	Those wer nice second choices. But the best 308 is the heavy R "Its easier to fool people......Than convince them that they have been fooled." Mark Twain

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Re: What model 99's were in .308? 260Remguy #5190429 04/28/11
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Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire	It works fine on my EG 358 !!!!! maybe my neck is longer than most !!! Don

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Loggah #5190501 04/28/11
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260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,140 OMAHA	My only 358s are 99Fs and 99Rs. Never owned a 99EG in 358. Probably wouldn't have used it when I have better options in the rack. ;-) JEff

Re: What model 99's were in .308? 260Remguy #5190760 04/28/11
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mad_dog Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,324 Ontario, Canada	I'm an R guy to, 308 and a 358. 24 hour sarcastic S.O.B.

Re: What model 99's were in .308? XLTFX4 #5190855 04/28/11
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Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	XLTFX4, Thats a great rifle. Quote The ones that came after 1960 are easy to forget That was good for a chuckle. However. Savage didn't make any 99's after 1960. They made junk. When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Jed 1899 #5190886 04/28/11
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CowboyTim Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by Jed 1899 XLTFX4, Thats a great rifle. Quote The ones that came after 1960 are easy to forget That was good for a chuckle. However. Savage didn't make any 99's after 1960. They made junk. Hey my 99E is a nice shooting rifle, might have been made in '79 or '80, might not have the prettiest wood...but it is definitely NOT junk. Bet it'll kill a deer just as dead as your "R". Mauser Rescue Society Founder, President, and Chairman I don't always shoot Mausers, but when I do...I prefer VZ-24s. jdi do píči

Re: What model 99's were in .308? CowboyTim #5190917 04/28/11
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Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,623 Lyndeborough New Hampshire	Originally Posted by CowboyTim Originally Posted by Jed 1899 XLTFX4, Thats a great rifle. Quote The ones that came after 1960 are easy to forget That was good for a chuckle. However. Savage didn't make any 99's after 1960. They made junk. Hey my 99E is a nice shooting rifle, might have been made in '79 or '80, might not have the prettiest wood...but it is definitely NOT junk. Bet it'll kill a deer just as dead as your "R". If you're smart, you won't go there................. NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Longbeardking #5190996 04/28/11
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billy336 Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,454 Stuart,FL	Ive got them in A,DL,EG,E, pre and post F. That DL is the best shooting 99 Ive ever shot. These guys always hate on the gold triggered 99s, but they kill deer very well. My walls are the proof Long Live The Judge Thinking of moving to Florida? Don't........

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Longbeardking #5191000 04/28/11
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oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,194 missouri	Originally Posted by Longbeardking Originally Posted by CowboyTim Originally Posted by Jed 1899 XLTFX4, Thats a great rifle. Quote The ones that came after 1960 are easy to forget That was good for a chuckle. However. Savage didn't make any 99's after 1960. They made junk. Hey my 99E is a nice shooting rifle, might have been made in '79 or '80, might not have the prettiest wood...but it is definitely NOT junk. Bet it'll kill a deer just as dead as your "R". If you're smart, you won't go there................. Be careful! Very careful GW If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. MACHIAVELLI

Re: What model 99's were in .308? Canadian #5191024 04/28/11
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JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY	Originally Posted by Canadian I am basically wondering what the nicest model of 99 was in the .308? Thanks XLTFX4's EG is definitely SWEET, and unique...but the best? Whichever one you can call your own! "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: What model 99's were in .308? JeffG #5191081 04/28/11
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99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,321 Va	Originally Posted by CowboyTim Originally Posted by Jed 1899 XLTFX4, Thats a great rifle. Quote The ones that came after 1960 are easy to forget That was good for a chuckle. However. Savage didn't make any 99's after 1960. They made junk. Hey my 99E is a nice shooting rifle, might have been made in '79 or '80, might not have the prettiest wood...but it is definitely NOT junk. Bet it'll kill a deer just as dead as your "R". An AMC Pacer is an AMC Pacer and a Corvette is a Corvette.........the fact that they can both get you to work don't count for jack [bleep] "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

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