I like 99s,
And i want a .250/3000. Seen a few on Gun broker,
Lots of versions out there. I would probably shy away from the early slow twist take downs.
EGs are cool but heavy for that round. There are some A models i am not familiar with.
Looks like a 20 inch barrel, witch should be fine for the 250, they have the tang safety witch is not cool, but i could live with it if it shoots.
Anybody know about when the 99a was made ? and how good they are ? thanks...tj3006

I shot the later 99A manufactured in the 1970s as I recall, great saddle gun, straight grip, scnable forend, not checkered, 20 inch barrel, rust blue, I hated the shotgun safety, but could live with it..

But the best, by far, of the 99s is the 1950 to 1960 Featherweight, Underlever safety, brass rotor in all but the 284, that was aluminum. It Came in 300, 250-300,243, 308 Win., 284 Win., and 358 Win. 300s are price wise a great deal at $375 to $450, 308s and 243s a bit higher at around $800 to a $1000, the 250-3000, 284, and 358s are out of sight at $1500. and up to $2500 or more.. The 99EGS are a good buy for the hunter and depending on caliber go for $600 to $1500..and are second best IMO..Keeping in mind that all gun prices are, in most cases. geographical to one extent or another. I buy sell and collect 99s off and on.

Ray i bought an old one,
!937 EG 22 inch. Has an M* leupold 4 power. I got almost 100 rounds of factory ammo , with it.
I will try it out, with 100 grain bullets, if they shoot poorly i will try the Speer 87 grain Hot core.
I already ordered a box. I figure if it shoots the 100s i will take it after mule deer. But if not, and i need to shoot the 87s it will be my Rifle for Black tale and coyotes...tj3006

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i will try the Speer 87 grain Hot core

I found the speer bullets to be really soft and come apart easily.

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
I shot the later 99A manufactured in the 1970s as I recall, great saddle gun, straight grip, scnable forend, not checkered, 20 inch barrel, rust blue, I hated the shotgun safety, but could live with it..

But the best, by far, of the 99s is the 1950 to 1960 Featherweight, Underlever safety, brass rotor in all but the 284, that was aluminum. It Came in 300, 250-300,243, 308 Win., 284 Win., and 358 Win. 300s are price wise a great deal at $375 to $450, 308s and 243s a bit higher at around $800 to a $1000, the 250-3000, 284, and 358s are out of sight at $1500. and up to $2500 or more.. The 99EGS are a good buy for the hunter and depending on caliber go for $600 to $1500..and are second best IMO..Keeping in mind that all gun prices are, in most cases. geographical to one extent or another. I buy sell and collect 99s off and on.

My book, you had one of the best straight grip, tang safety if it was a .308 or .358 ... the best version.
I have a friend with a .358 featherweight. Pretty nice shooter.

Yes the the later 99A is a nice handy gun..I hate the Savage bean counters dropped the 99 that made them famous, and resorted to crap as a replacement and have been in and out of financial trouble ever since..

Those 87 gr. 25 caliber bullets, Sierra, Rem, Speer slipped behind the shoulder of a big Muley out of a 250 Savage will lay that sucker down like a lightening bolt,,just keep them off the shoulder. My dad being a cowboy/rancher and not much of a gun guru even shot a few elk with those Rem 87 gr. bulllets and hit behind the shoulder at a 100 yards or closer, dropped those big boys on the spot..
I watched Jack O'Connor drop Javalina and Mule deer with a sleek custom bolt action Mauser by Al Bisen with those 87 gr. bullets of some make, and they sure did a number on his deer. but Ive seen the same with a 22-250 and a 220 Swift with even smaller bullets..High velocity is amazing on broadside shots on deer and elk when slipped thru the ribs..

Not my choice however as their is no room for error..but for the hunter who can slip up close and place his shots they sure do work...My main problem is/was you end up with way too much bloodshot meat and that's not for me.