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Optics for 99 Savage #3495417 08/21/12 06:01 AM
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I have a 99 savage 243 lever gun and I'm looking for advice on a good scope setup. Thx guys!



back when we used to eat housecats we marinated them in louisiana hot sauce and soy sauce then season them with lemon pepper........then onto the grill slow cooking them 3 hours........excellent folded in tortillas and pico de gallo----Newgulf
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Has the gun already been drilled and tapped?


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if its the early model, stith mounts are the way to go (no drilling of the receiver, which devalues the gun) email me for more info "texken@austin.rr.com"


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hoss77: just curious. When did they start drilling/tapping the 99's?


Re: Optics for 99 Savage [Re: Friction] #3495842 08/21/12 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted By: Trek
Has the gun already been drilled and tapped?


I'd also like to know.

If so, I'd use Warne Two piece bases for the Savage 99.


Re: Optics for 99 Savage [Re: Skylar Mac] #3497805 08/22/12 12:27 AM
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different models @ different yrs, R & RS were d&t 1950, EG 1957


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a fast way to tell if its factory d&t, the "savage 99" was moved down on the side of the receiver band from the very top, that way it avoided the lettering being in the way of the holes.


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hoss: is there a reference or a website which describes the differences in the diffent models (EG,D,R, etc.)? I have a 300Savage which I think is an EG, but not sure even what that means. thanks for the help.


Re: Optics for 99 Savage [Re: Friction] #3498649 08/22/12 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted By: Trek
Has the gun already been drilled and tapped?


Yes, it has.



back when we used to eat housecats we marinated them in louisiana hot sauce and soy sauce then season them with lemon pepper........then onto the grill slow cooking them 3 hours........excellent folded in tortillas and pico de gallo----Newgulf
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not really, "THE NINETY NINE" by Murray is the bible of 99's (ebay), it explains all the different models and dates, there are variations, when you are looking at 99's ( the really collectable grades) in the early 1900's if a customer called, Savage would make any changes that were at all possible. todays collectors, it is all about condition. no non factory holes, metal or wood. example...the early 1899's were not fitted with swivel studs, one that has had swivels attached diminishes value greatly, as does the drilling for scope mounts, wheather its on the top or side of reciever.


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I have a 99C series A factory drilled and tapped. just use #19 front and #14 rear. should be gtg.




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not all had savage 99 on the receiver, mine only has the ser # on the receiver. it does have the box magazine if that makes a difference.
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a fast way to tell if its factory d&t, the "savage 99" was moved down on the side of the receiver band from the very top, that way it avoided the lettering being in the way of the holes.





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How bout a Leupold 3 x 9 x 40?



back when we used to eat housecats we marinated them in louisiana hot sauce and soy sauce then season them with lemon pepper........then onto the grill slow cooking them 3 hours........excellent folded in tortillas and pico de gallo----Newgulf
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Leupolds are very nice scopes, how much are willing to spend?


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Originally Posted By: 750SpiritRdr
not all had savage 99 on the receiver, mine only has the ser # on the receiver. it does have the box magazine if that makes a difference.
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a fast way to tell if its factory d&t, the "savage 99" was moved down on the side of the receiver band from the very top, that way it avoided the lettering being in the way of the holes.
I am not talking about post mil 99's


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Originally Posted By: hoss77
not really, "THE NINETY NINE" by Murray is the bible of 99's (ebay), it explains all the different models and dates, there are variations, when you are looking at 99's ( the really collectable grades) in the early 1900's if a customer called, Savage would make any changes that were at all possible. todays collectors, it is all about condition. no non factory holes, metal or wood. example...the early 1899's were not fitted with swivel studs, one that has had swivels attached diminishes value greatly, as does the drilling for scope mounts, wheather its on the top or side of reciever.


thanks!


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Correct, but he never said if it was an older brass counter style or the "newer" box mag style.
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not all had savage 99 on the receiver, mine only has the ser # on the receiver. it does have the box magazine if that makes a difference.
Originally Posted By: hoss77
a fast way to tell if its factory d&t, the "savage 99" was moved down on the side of the receiver band from the very top, that way it avoided the lettering being in the way of the holes.
I am not talking about post mil 99's





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HMK, what 99 do you own? Post a pic, I love the 99's

Also head over to savageshooters. lots of info there.




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