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invssgt · 02-29-2008, 07:06 PM

Circa 1899

I've always had an affinity for these things, which caught up with me recently. They are not exactly 'svelte' but they do a lot of things pretty darn well- and they suit my style of rifle work to a T.

I love the fact that you squeeze near-06 ballistics into a package that carries about like a 94...speaking of which, I could never quite warm up to that 94AE so it got horse-traded into this one. Where I hunt these days 350 yards is a reality and I caught myself wishing for something that shot flatter/hit harder than the Winchester, out past 200 paces. You can sling a 99 too, w/o worry that the lever will flop open. A fine bead, some swivels and a set of mounts will make this one field-ready in short order. I think in reality this is pretty close to what Cooper envisioned with his Scout concept.

I had a 99 in .308 about 23 years ago but the mount holes were drilled just enough out of line that it would kick the mount loose in about 10-12 rounds, no matter how you tightened them. I used it with irons anyway and clean-killed a chicken stealing fox with it at a shade over 350 yards- on the run. It kept making good shots for me so the 99 Savage has held 'magic rifle' status for a long time. I have rambled enough, so suffice it to say that am glad to have one standing in the corner again.

nothingness · 02-29-2008, 08:58 PM

That's neat. I don't see a tubular magazine like most lever actions, is it a box mag that cycles with the lever?

bama · 02-29-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nothingness

That's neat. I don't see a tubular magazine like most lever actions, is it a box mag that cycles with the lever?

Yes, that is exactly what it does. I actually have one in 30-30 for sale on this forum.

You can see the round counter in this pic.

Noah Mercy · 03-01-2008, 06:18 AM

Sweet! Quality lever guns are often underappreciated by those who haven't spent any trigger time with them. Many of them will keep up with sporter weight bolt actions as far as accuracy, and they pack better than anything else since they are slim and fairly projectionless. Enjoy your new acquisition, pard!

bigun · 03-01-2008, 06:54 AM

Dad collects 99's all of his guns are pre 1950's 300 Sav, 250 Sav, 303 Sav, 22 Hi Power, 30-30. This is a wonderfully accurate platform that is much more solid and accurate than the Winchesters. Scoping the 99 really screws up the handling however. Peep Sights like the Williams Foolproof or Lyman are your best bet.

02-29-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
invssgt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,321	Hi-Tek TackTickle Assault Rifle... Circa 1899 I've always had an affinity for these things, which caught up with me recently. They are not exactly 'svelte' but they do a lot of things pretty darn well- and they suit my style of rifle work to a T. I love the fact that you squeeze near-06 ballistics into a package that carries about like a 94...speaking of which, I could never quite warm up to that 94AE so it got horse-traded into this one. Where I hunt these days 350 yards is a reality and I caught myself wishing for something that shot flatter/hit harder than the Winchester, out past 200 paces. You can sling a 99 too, w/o worry that the lever will flop open. A fine bead, some swivels and a set of mounts will make this one field-ready in short order. I think in reality this is pretty close to what Cooper envisioned with his Scout concept. I had a 99 in .308 about 23 years ago but the mount holes were drilled just enough out of line that it would kick the mount loose in about 10-12 rounds, no matter how you tightened them. I used it with irons anyway and clean-killed a chicken stealing fox with it at a shade over 350 yards- on the run. It kept making good shots for me so the 99 Savage has held 'magic rifle' status for a long time. I have rambled enough, so suffice it to say that am glad to have one standing in the corner again. __________________ It ain't personal. Nothing contained herein is intended is to offend the immature, retarded, hyper-sensitive, emotionally/hormonally unstable, or otherwise easily-offended. But if it does- don't cry to me. I don't care. "Sarge" www.thesixgunjournal.net http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/ LOCK & LOAD the VOTE!

02-29-2008, 08:58 PM	#2
nothingness XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Worth, Tx / Depression Ranch Posts: 815	That's neat. I don't see a tubular magazine like most lever actions, is it a box mag that cycles with the lever? __________________ T n f g H When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson

03-01-2008, 06:18 AM	#4
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	Sweet! Quality lever guns are often underappreciated by those who haven't spent any trigger time with them. Many of them will keep up with sporter weight bolt actions as far as accuracy, and they pack better than anything else since they are slim and fairly projectionless. Enjoy your new acquisition, pard! __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

03-01-2008, 06:54 AM	#5
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,692	Dad collects 99's all of his guns are pre 1950's 300 Sav, 250 Sav, 303 Sav, 22 Hi Power, 30-30. This is a wonderfully accurate platform that is much more solid and accurate than the Winchesters. Scoping the 99 really screws up the handling however. Peep Sights like the Williams Foolproof or Lyman are your best bet. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

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