Savage 99F

[Angus 1895]

Here is a savage 1899 F in 300 savage

I’m gonna inspect it and shoot.

Then complete the thread.

I want to sell it.

 

[Angus 1895]

The bore is pitted, but has decent grooves and lans,

The stock has bubbles on the finish.

I think cleaning solvent is the culprit

The forearm has a few splits on the schnable.

It shoots 5 inch groups with iron sights at 75 yards.

$475 plus shipping.

Thanks

 

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Some of thse pitted bores shoot a bit better with cast lead bullets. Lead fills in the pits.

that a takedown model?

 

[Angus 1895]

Yes .

 

[Angus 1895]

The bore cleaning continues. It’s shiny now.

Take downs are super easy to scrub.

I whipped out two varieties of bore paste.

The forearm wood is in better shape than I first described and is matching serial number to the receiver and the barrel.

ALL numbers match….buttstock and butt plate.

The stock DOES NOT have a tang crack.

I think a 5 inch 10 shot group off the back of a pickup in 10 mph at 75 yards with iron sights shows promise.

If I shoot it better next time I will post the group.

The wood will clean up good with a chemical strip and refinish.

I bet a peep on this ol girl will easily make it a minute of deer relic!

 

[Angus 1895]

After cleaning the bore, and making sure the ammo I shot gad the same brass and primer.

I used a dog bed on the truck tool box for a rest, I was standing. Wind was 10 mph plus.

I was shooting slightly uphill and would smack my thumb that was gripping the butt stock.

I moved my thumb outta the way.

100 yards….two inch group outta three shots. Two shots were touching.

I better raise the price huh?

 

[gunfun13]

Solid price for that gun. I'd be interested if it was a .250

 

[Angus 1895]

U can shoot 110 grainers outta it.

 

[gunfun13]

U can shoot 100 grainers outta it.

That's not it. I read an article in our local outdoor magazine about the 250 savage when I was probably around 12 years old. I've wanted one ever since. Then decided a couple years ago I enjoy hunting with vintage firearms way more than modern guns and the model 99 in 250 Savage went near the top of the wants list.

 

[Angus 1895]

I’ve had a couple.

Someone always liked them better than me.

 

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Whats the barrel length?

 

[Angus 1895]

24 inch.

 

[Angus 1895]

I’m most likely gonna keep this one unless someone speaks up.

 

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Id keep her. Then I cant buy it. Trying to save up for a 2nd retirement home. Looking to retire eaely too. at 55 instead of 58 (30 years pension).