Savage model 99F Rotary Mag Savage 300

[buzzr46]

Hi all, new to the forums, thanks. I was just given a Model 99F .300 Savage. Has the Rotary mag, Redfield Bearcub scope 3x9x32. The rifle is excellent condition. My problem is this. I can't find much info at all on this rifle. Any info will be greatly appreciated. How would I "age " this rifle by serial number? Thanks

[buzzr46]

:shock:  Just found the info about the date of manufature on the forum,  mine is an "I" so I guess it is a 1957. I mean this rifle is in EXCELLENT condition. I'll look more before I post. Any other info will be appreciated.
Thanks,

[tscott]

I have the same rifle as you. I picked this out in 1955 as a 9 year old. I have upgraded to a Leupold small profile over the years. I have many fine rifles... They sit in the closet, as I have always felt that my 99f is the perfect deer rifle whether here in NC, or when I go home to NY. My favorite load is 180 corelok, but I'm convinced load is a secondary deal to this great rifle... You should be delighted...

[Ron T.]

I worked up my 1953 "EG" Model 99 in .300 Savage hand-loads as my deer hunting load, using a 150 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet @ 2680 fps  in front of 41.5 grains of IMR4895 with a Winchester standard large rifle primer in once-fired Winchester cartridge cases.

This maximum load consistently shoots a ¾-inch, 3-shot groups at 100 yards off a bench rest.  This kind of accuracy is common for Model 99s.  

THIS IS A MAXIMUM LOAD AND SHOULD BE APPROACHED CAREFULLY.  I strongly suggest you reduce this load 10% and work up to the maximum load slowly.  Once you're passed 41.0 grains of IMR4895, I'd use increasing increments of .2  of a grain for each new, higher incremental test load.

Sighted in 2.8 inches high at 100 yards, this load indictates my point-blank-range is 265 yards and yields the following ballistics:

25   yards  =  + 0.05 inches/velocity = 2625 fps/ bullet energy = 2295 ft-lbs.

50   yards =   + 1.28 inches / 2576 fps / 2210 ft-lbs.

100 yards =   + 2.75 inches / 2480 fps / 2048 ft-lbs.

130 yards =   + 2.98 inches / 2423 fps / 1955 ft-lbs. (high point)

150 yards =   + 2.84 inches / 2385 fps / 1894 ft-lbs.

200 yards =   + 1.36 inches / 2293 fps / 1751 ft-lbs.

225 yards =   ± 0.00 inches / 2247 fps / 1682 ft-lbs. (“zero” range)

250 yards =   - 1.79 inches / 2202 fps /  1615 ft-lbs.

265 yards =   - 3.00 inches / 2175 fps / 1573 ft-lbs.  (max. point-blank range)


Because unseen winds can move even heavy bullets several inches or even "feet" at long range, I won’t take any shot at game beyond approximately 250 yards… a range at which I feel any reasonably decent marksman should be able to put a bullet in the “kill zone” of big game animals.  If I see game beyond this range, I’ll try to stalk closer and then, take my shot.

I realize some hunters might not agree with me about this “limit”, but that’s ok.  A man should be realistic about his “limits” and this is my self-imposed limit.


Strength & Honor…

Ron T.

[buzzr46]

Thanks for the info, I've been out of town a few days and just now got back and checked the forum. I appreciate the info on the loads Ron, I have never overestimated my abilities, I tend to be more realistic than a lot of people. I also realize through experience, that a lot of peoples 300 yard kills are actually closer to 200 or less. I like the looks of the ballistics on the info you provided and plan on giving it a try. We will be moving to the Johnson city Tenn. area about mid June so my playin' time is reall limited right now. (the boss said so) :cry:  I am really impressed wit the condition of this rifle. It was given to me as a going away gift from one of my customers. I told him if I had known I was gonna get this, I would have left a long time ago. Thanks again, have a good day and God Bless

[Ron T.]

No problem, Buzz...

And if I can be of any help in the future, please "PM" me....  :wink:


Strength & Honor...

Ron T.