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J&G Sales has a 99 in 7mm-08 for over $1,100. Maybe it's just me, but this seems like a lot of cash for a late model 99.
http://www.jgsales.com/savage-99c-a-lever-action-rifle,-7mm-08,-very-good-condition,-rare-caliber,-used.-p-58023.html
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I sold my last one for $2200.
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it's a rare caliber for the '99...may be the reason.
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They typically bring a lot more than that!!
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The 7mm-08 is a 7mm bullet (.284") in a necked down .308 cartridge case. A hand-loaded to maximum velocity 7x57mm beats the 7mm-08 a tad in muzzle velocity, but it is not available in a Model 99 Savage rifle. For about half of the cost of that 7mm-08 you found, you could have either a pre-mil Model 99 in .300 Savage caliber or for a bit more (or even the same price), you would have a wide choice of Model 99s in .308 Winchester. I would frankly prefer having a Model 99 in .308 Winchester or even .300 Savage as opposed to a 7mm-08 simply because the .300 Savage and the .308 Winchester cartridges have a somewhat larger choice of bullet weights and will stabilize heavier bullets than a 7mm-08 thus making either one of those .30 calibers a better choice for larger game as well as both being exceptionally fine deer cartridges. By the same token, some fellas (usually collectors) want to have one of each caliber Savage made in the Model 99. But to me, that is the only reason to choose a 7mm-08 over either of the .30 caliber cartridges available in the Model 99 Savage rifle. I.E., I don't see any real advantage in having the 7mm-08 other than to say you own one. Buttttttt... different strokes for different folks, I guess. Strength & Honor... Ron T.
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Around here you can walk into most sporting goods stores and get all the 7mm08 ammo you want. Not so with 308 or 300 savage. If I wanted a 7mm08 to hunt with or just shoot I could get one for less, but it wouldn't be a 99 savage. If you want a Savage 99 in 7mm08, it's going to cost you some bucks. To me a Savage 99 in 7mm08, would be a great snag, especially with all the readily available ammo. As long as it had the rotary magazine and not the removable magazine.
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You won't find a factory original 7-08 with a rotary mag.
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That is the main reason I don't have one right now. I've come close to getting one with a removable magazine on two different occasions, but I can't make my self buy one. To me a Savage 99 = rotary magazine. I have a 99E in 308 that will likely get converted to 7mm08 one day before too long.
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You won't find a factory original 7-08 with a rotary mag. I've seen one, letter with it... never say never!
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What configuration? Stocks, etc?
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It was an EG style stock, VERY cool gun. Factory special production, wouldn't really call it a prototype. Got pics of it from one of the SavageFests.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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It was an EG style stock, VERY cool gun. Factory special production, wouldn't really call it a prototype. Got pics of it from one of the SavageFests. There was One at the 1st Fest In Wisconsin and at Ohio!
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J&G Sales has a 99 in 7mm-08 for over $1,100. Maybe it's just me, but this seems like a lot of cash for a late model 99.
http://www.jgsales.com/savage-99c-a-lever-action-rifle,-7mm-08,-very-good-condition,-rare-caliber,-used.-p-58023.html Thats a steal at that prices As Mike-Light foot said they sell for a lot more and as Roy-Fireball Said, 2200.00 I sold 2 of them around that price years back. And still have 2 in a C.
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So that brings up lots of questions. EG style wood as in schnable fore end and pistol grip checkered stocks? What type of checkering, 40's/50's, pressed, later cut, ?? Or to be era correct with the 7mm-08, schnable fore end and straight 99A butt stock? Would love to see photos of that.
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I believe this is it, the EG with gold trigger.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Boy you weren't kidding! Who'da thought? Factory huh?
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That is what we were told. Believe he has a letter for it. Basically a one of a kind 99 done up for somebody.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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O but you will if you look, factory original 7MM08 in my hand as I peck at this box with one hand!!!!!!!!!!WITH ROTARY MAG
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There's another one? Same configuration as the one above? Very nice! You probably have the box and hang tags still on it, too.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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