Got any ideas for a scope setup that would look good on a 99? In my opinion, not the best gun to put glass on, but I want to put one on my girlfriend's gun. I am leaning toward some kind of compact. Thanks for any input.
Savage 99 is a fine canidate for a Leupold 1.5 to 5x Vari-X III or even the 1 to 4x. I've used them both on fast handling rifles and have been very pleased.
Just the way I see it,,,,,
Posts: 79 | Location: Colorado (out in the sticks) | Registered: 08 October 2003
quote:Originally posted by Wyocowboyshooter: Got any ideas for a scope setup that would look good on a 99? In my opinion, not the best gun to put glass on,
Why do you say it's not the best gun to put a scope on? Over the last century it's been just about the best gun to put a scope on!
Is yours drilled and tapped?
In any case once it is Weaver Tip Off's and a Leu VX-1 2-7 will be just fine.
I've had a few different scopes on mine. The one that's on there now (and most likely will remain forever) is a Burris compact 6X. My rifle's chambered in .308 and I think it's a perfect combination.
Ryan
Posts: 425 | Location: Minnesota, USA | Registered: 01 April 2001
I've got two older 99's, a 300 and a 250. Both have older Weaver K-3. The steel tube versions. They look right at home on the old rifles and they work great, tough as nails and glass is just fine.
Posts: 14 | Location: NC | Registered: 28 August 2003
For some reason, aesthetically I find that on levers, scopes without an objective bell look much better. And luckilly most levers do best with low powered scopes.
If your 99 is D&T'd for a scope than any modern low power should be fine.
If it's not D&T'd try to find a Stith setup that utilizes the rear tang and dovetail. Pretty sweet, all original. They come up on ebay often enough.
Rob
Posts: 1705 | Location: East Coast | Registered: 06 January 2003
I don't think that scope gets enough consiteration. You don't really need the 9X magnifiaction on the 3-9s that are so popular. You can use the scope instead of binoculars but, that is not a safe practice. 7X is more that you would ever need on a big game rifle. By going with the 2-7X you get a much more compact better loking rig. It is also less likely to get in the way. It works better in a scabbard, wether on a horse or a jeep.
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