thinking of joining the Savage 99 cult

[HuskyDude]

Made sure I had my camera with me this morning to snap a few pics of the assembly and the next thing I know it's done.

Made sure it feeds all 5 rounds, just need to get to the range a test her.

 

[brybenn]

I have a 1921 (savage forum date by serial#) 303 savage takedown with the straight stock and mag counter. Has the tang crack but it doesnt move when you try to flex the gun. Bluing has almost all faded to grey. Thinking about posting it on the ee once i determine its value. I do have some ammo for it so im going to how it shoots but i doubt ill keep it

 

[TangoKilo]

Awesome thread on some stellar little rifles.

 

[TangoKilo]

theglove213
Post some pics!

Edit:
Fresh out of the bubble bath, hope to reassembly later this week.

Awesome clean up in the firearm hot tub.

Can you educate us on the disassembly and reassembly of the rotary magazine?

 

[HuskyDude]

Biggest thing to remember is both the front and back screws of the rotor are left hand threads.
These two vids were useful.

Once the rotor is out of the rifle, take the back nut off first, holding the front spinal with you fingers.
Also my spring didn't insert the same place his did, get a flashlight and look and mark with a felt pen to make it easier.
Also used a bit of locktight on the lock nut.
I found with everything well lubed 1/2 to 3/4 rotation was enough tension to have the last round feed (or first I guess) .

 

[rocklobster]

Thanks HD, appreciate the video links.

 

[MadDog]

I was wondering when you might pop up. Beautiful rifles. What are specifics of the second one from the bottom? better yet what are the specifics for all of them. I'm drafting my Christmas wish list so I want to get it right!

Sorry, just saw that now, they're all in 300 Sav. L-R 99RS, 20-26 w Lyman sight, 99T and a post war 99R.

 

[theglove213]

You're correct; it was a 30-30

 

[TangoKilo]

Thanks!

Great video and description.

 

[NAA]

My one & only.... M99F in .308 Win. Bought it 'cause it was mfg same year I was born:





Yes, I know the decelerator isn't original, but that's how it was when I acquired 'er.

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NAA.

 

[saskcop]

I once owned a stellar example of a Savage 99 in .243 with detachable magazine. It was a beautiful rifle that I didn't fully appreciate until after I sold it and began reading about them. It was one of the many that managed to get away.

 

[Rod]

I have only one Savage 99, a mid 1950's Featherweight in 308. . I bought the rifle quite a few years ago. I recall the only problem being a lazy ejection. . Ordered a new extractor, hand fitted it and extracts and kicks the empties out just perfect. .

I like the rifle, it shoots accurately, quick and easy to carry. . The older Bushnell Trophy sits real close down and comes in view right off. .

 

[HuskyDude]

Very nice Rod, very nice!

 

[OkayShooter]

My father in law father, passed away in Nov. But he gave me his fathers Savage 99E. He was the cook of the Bluenose. Definitely a interesting rifle.

 

[hifiwasabi]

Is there a description of what all the models are anywhere?

I might be flirting with a rebarrel project in the future and and curious if there are differences in frames etc