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Offline dross80

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Savage 99 Questions
« on: October 28, 2011, 06:36:43 PM »
Just won an auction for a Savage 99 308.  Haven't actually received the rifle yet, so I don't know everything about it, but by serial number and features it seems to be around 1960, and based on the stock and gold trigger I think it's a model F.
I've been hearing about these being finicky with accuracy.  Anyone experience this?
I see the same sling in a lot of pictures of the 99, so I assume they used to come with the rifle.  Anyone know where I can find an original sling?
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Re: Savage 99 Questions
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2011, 07:03:40 AM »
I have used factory ammo and hand load for mine and on a good day from the bench I can get a 4" group. Mine is a 1979 and I don't remember it coming with a sling.
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Re: Savage 99 Questions
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 12:47:24 PM »
Is that with iron sights or a scope?
 
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Re: Savage 99 Questions
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2011, 03:57:06 PM »
Mine prefers wincheter factory loads , or winchester brass for reloads
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Re: Savage 99 Questions
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2011, 02:01:10 AM »
Mine had the standard military style sling,aftermarket. I don't recall them coming with them from the factory. This rifle,while far ahead of its time,is a poster child for bad trigger ergonomics. Neat though.The original design goes back to 1895,model 1899 had a few improvements,eventually called just the 99.
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