It's Greg's fault.

[Handsome Rob]

After a lot of looking, I've finally got my hands on a 'Dream Rifle' I've wanted one for ages, but never been in a position to be able to buy or trade into a good condition Savage '99.
I've seen & handled many, but they were never as good as I was led to believe, or crazy expensive.
Every time Gregg posted a photo of his, I wept a little with envy.
I now own my very own! It's a 1946 model 99EG in .300Savage & I couldn't be happier!

[TripleDigitRide]

TGO can be a very bad influence. Congrats!

[MacGyver]

Man, that's a pretty rifle!

[hipower]

Ditto to all comments. That's a sweet find.

[gregintenn]

Have you shot it yet? My EGs will print 1" 100 yard groups with factory Remington or Winchester ammo. Someone took good care of that one.

 

 

You and my wife have something in common....she says everything is "Greg's fault!"

Edited January 2, 2014 by gregintenn

[Handsome Rob]

Took it out for it's inaugural trip this morning. I could only get 50ish yds & it was blowing a gale, but so far, I'm really liking what I see.
I LOVE the feel of the action, compared to all my other levers. Silky, glassy smooth, right up to that final 'click' where it locks up like a vault door. Edited January 2, 2014 by robtattoo

[gregintenn]

It almost feels like it wants to work itself.

[Handsome Rob]

It really does! Give it a flick & it drops right open.

I may have to replace that scope mount though. As nice add it is, it just has the scope about an inch too high for me to get a good, solid cheek-weld

[gregintenn]

Weaver 2 piece mounts and low rings should be just the ticket. I would keep the scope were I you.

 

What kind of mount is that? Is it a tip over? If so, I might be interested in it.

 

                

               

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/8410290/Savage_1899_32_40#Post8410290

You probably don't want to open this link unless you have a strong heart. :devil:

Edited January 2, 2014 by gregintenn

[Handsome Rob]

The scope definitely stays. I'll look out for the Weavers.
The current mount is a Marbles see-thru. It's actually a fantastic, solid mount, just a wee bit tall for me.

[Handsome Rob]

In the words of everyone on Archer...........sploosh.

[Sidinman]

Beautiful rifle you got there Rob. Congrats :cheers:

It sure doesn't look like its that old. Enjoy

[gregintenn]

Now you need one chambered in 250-3000. You know you can't have just one, right? :rofl:

[Handsome Rob]

Shutupshutupshutupshutup! Sent outta my ass by flying monkeys.

[KaNuckles]

What a great looking rifle!

[AU_88]

I have the 250-3000, now I need the 300...

[79troublehead]

I've got the .300,  and would love to find a .250-3000. I'd also like to find a newer .308 that I wouldn't mind dragging through the woods.