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Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 6:48 pm
by Ozarkwoodswalker
By accident I had to shoot my Savage 99..made in 1957.,..but it was the only rifle I could get out of gun cabinet in time to shoot a nice buck that decided to come in my yard....it's open sights....haven't shot open sights in forty years....but gee....it went up to my shoulder easy...it is light...(their featherweight model) I observed no kick..( of course, I was very excited by the buck). ..but I have to say ...I'm really wishing it was not so pretty. I liked the way it shot...and it did a number on the buck....
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:12 pm
by JEBar
the Savage 99 has easily recognizable classic lines .... the very trim forestock and look of the lever mechanism when it is open are fairly unique .... I've never owned one but have fired one .... I do recall that as you noted went up to my shoulder easy and it was light.
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:31 pm
by Ojaileveraction
Quite a story!
Perseverance rules the day.
How about a picture of the rifle?
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:06 pm
by Vaquero
Cool, and Congrats.
RP
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 10:51 pm
by Mags
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Nice shot and congrats on your take!
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:00 am
by Ozarkwoodswalker
Pictures of de gun
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:56 pm
by Mags
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I like the looks of that!
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:19 pm
by JEBar
link to a brief. interesting biography of Arthur W. Savage who designed the Model 99 ===>
https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns ... e-man-made
Re: Savage model 99 in 308
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 4:06 pm
by Vaquero
Good article, so Savage invented the radial tire, how about that.
RP