Author Topic: Model 99 in 356 Winchester (Read 943 times)

Turkeyfeather · « **on:** December 14, 2005, 12:12:23 PM »

I need to call on the old lever boys on this one. I would like to get some comments from anyone who has a model 99 in 356 Win. I hear that cartridge in the model 99 is one great round.

I've heard that out to, and including 200 yards, this is a great cartridge and even better in the short action model 99.

Being a sound Savage lever fan, I can't help but search further on this one. Does anyone have any experience with this?

:-)

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2005, 07:22:53 PM »

I believe it was chambered to the .358 Win. not the .356 Win. Might be wrong as I'm not really a Savage fan but can't imagine them chambering both.

Savage .250 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2005, 02:34:33 AM »

Quote from: Graybeard

I believe it was chambered to the .358 Win. not the .356 Win. Might be wrong as I'm not really a Savage fan but can't imagine them chambering both.

Savage 99`s were made in a lot of different calibers but the .356 wasn`t one of them. As GB mentioned, the .358 Win was one, plus the 99 was also made in .375 Win.

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

Turkeyfeather · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2005, 08:26:51 AM »

I have to correct myself in my inquiry. I meant to say 358 Win and not 356 Win. It's one of those "I was thinking one thing and typing another" situations.

Sorry for the mixup in communication but I would certainly enjoy anyones input on the 358 in the Model 99!

:-)

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2005, 07:10:39 AM »

Savage did not make the .358s long and they bring a big premium when you find one, so I have never had one. Last few I have seen have been in the $900 range.

I've been told that the demand is high from people who live and work in bear country. Nothing dangerous or big where I live so I have no real reason to pay that kind of price.

Savage .250 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2005, 08:52:07 AM »

Quote from: Turkeyfeather

I have to correct myself in my inquiry. I meant to say 358 Win and not 356 Win. It's one of those "I was thinking one thing and typing another" situations.

Sorry for the mixup in communication but I would certainly enjoy anyones input on the 358 in the Model 99!

:-)

As they are almost impossible to find( the 99) have you thought about a Browning lever in .358? Nice looking gun plus they are available.
Have seem some at local gun shows.
Put "358 Winchester" on the inter-net, you`ll get a ton of information.
Don`t give up on that SAVAGE 99.

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

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Ron T. · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2005, 03:51:33 PM »

The Savage Model 99 in .358 Winchester (a .308 Win. necked up to .35 caliber) is not a plentiful rifle, but they are available if you look in the right places for one.

You'll pay somewhat of a premium for the .358, but not as much as for a Model 99 in .284 Winchester caliber. Expect to pay $100-$250 more for a .358 than you would for a .308 Winchester in the Model 99 Savage.

Naturally, recoil is up as is the bullet weights available in the .358 caliber compared to the .308 Winchester, but for those who mix elk, caribou, moose and black bear with their menu of venison, the .358 Winchester is an excellent choice.

I've never figured out why the .358 Winchester hasn't achieved more popularity than it has since it is an excellent caliber for almost any New World big game with the possible exception of the "big bears".

But at ranges less than 100 yards, even the big bears can be considered as "fair game" using the .358's heavier bullets.

However, before you rush out to purchase a Model 99 in .358 Winchester, you should determine whether or not you really need that larger caliber. If your hunting is limited to mostly deer with an elk or moose occasionally on the menu, then a .308 or even a .300 Savage caliber might be a better solution for you... and the recoil would be noticeably less in those two calibers than in the .358 caliber and the cost would be less as well.

Strength & Honor...

Ron T.