Savage Model 99 - The Best Lever Action Rifle

Our interest today is in the Savage Model 99, a unique rifle that is missed dearly but will probably not make a comeback in the near future. What makes this gun so unique is that it is a lever action rifle with a rotary magazine. Yes, it really exists, and it was well liked by whitetail hunters.
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It was in the early years of the last century that the whitetail population saw a steady increase in numbers. It was no surprise that deer hunting followed the same trend. In these days, it was the lever action rifle that ruled that sport. One of the most popular among these came from Winchester, the Model 94. Typically, it was used in .30-30. While most hunters chose this rifle, the real guys, the ones who actually knew what they were doing, would rather pick the Savage Model 99.
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[@iexlrate1]

My father was a Marine sharp shooter in the pacific theater during WW2. He wrote to his brother that he was unhappy with the O3-A3 that he was using. His brother mailed him a Savage model 99 break-down chambered in .300 Savage and 10 boxes of ammo. He was able to use this weapon with great effectiveness till the end of the war. I still own this gun and have killed many deer with it, but can never stop thinking it has killed humans.

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

I had 2 model 99,,Savage, 1 was a 30-30,,,& 1was a 300 Savage,,both were very good condition 👌, My dad left them to me,,I have shot both of them at the range,,But I don't deer hunt anymore,,& I 'm not a lever action fan,,So I traded them off,,About month ago on a good vermit rifle, I couldn't believe how much I got for them,,

[@chuckhendsbee9973]

Now that's savage

[@turkey0165]

Don't loose any sleep!

[@CrossOfBayonne]

I additon to that Winchester M1895s also saw combat use too in World War 1 and later World War 2 with the Russian Army then Finns.

[@shawntailor5485]

If you see the pics of the st. Valentine massacre the ones with the huge holes in them were shot with a 300. Savage . It cast a dark shadow over my beloved rifle for quite a while. It was part of the reason he went to california and quit making guns .

[@dalekidd420]

My grandfather numbered among those hunters "who really knew what they were doing", and his Modell 99, in .300 Savage, accounted for a LOT of deer... and even a couple of moose. That much-used, well-worn rifle still resides today in my safe, and still gets hunted. I'm not the hunter my grandfather was, but his rifle has never let me down when I've done my part.

[@patwatson2454]

The 300 Savage is a hard hitting round,o believe it's actually better on game than a 308 I've got excellent performance from Norma and Black hills ammo

[@mmpatriot2170]

I also own my grandpa’s Savage model 99, in 250-3000. Such a sweet rifle. I’ve hunted with it a few times but have yet to take an animal with it. Life goal.

[@patwatson2454]

@@mmpatriot2170 its a great caliber does excellent on game

[@shawntailor5485]

My grandads 99 bagged hundreds of deer over 3 generations. Grampa wore the barrel's off 2 single shot 22 Sears dearrangers

[@quackhead7492]

My grandfather had a .300 Savage model 99 I never got to hunt with him but from the stories I have heard he shot hundreds of deer with that rifle over the year's. My brother has it now sadly he doesn't hunt any more hasn't been in year's and that rifle is sitting in the back of his closet.

[@hokep61]

At 9 years old.....I took my first whitetail with my Dad's Savage 300. That was one of the first things he bought after returning from WWII. Dad took many deer and coyotes with the 99. Now I'm in my 70's....still have and love Dad's 300 Savage!

[@russclewley6945]

My father gave me mine in 1976. We all used Model 99 300 savage rifles. My Dad, my brother and myself. Many dead deer and years later nothing has changed still using them.

[@chrisr251]

For a period of about 50 years in the middle of the 20th century, the Savage 99 in .300 Savage was THE quintessential American deer rifle. It is a shame they are out of production, but as the video noted, the costs are too high to mass produce it these days. Savage seriously looked into it in the early 2000s, and polled lots of people on gun boards about whether they would be willing to pay premium prices for them. At the time, the number bandied about was $1200 a piece. The price of a Remington 700 at the time was between $400-500. Even at that price, they decided that it wouldn't be a worthwhile investment of their time and resources. This was despite many people being very interested. Maybe someday they will come out again in some form or another. Until then, there are still millions of them on the secondary market.

[@normvw4053]

Occasionally, Savage will put out a commemorative of the Model 99, usually in the .308 or .243. I agree with you though, it would be nice to see it in the .300 Savage.

[@normvw4053]

My dad got his .300 Savage in "57" and it was his "go to" rifle for antelope to elk, (at 100 yards or closer), and he didn't miss very often. Topped with a Weaver K4 scope, post and crosshairs. I can shoot one and one half inch groups with this combination all day. I understand his love for this rifle. A classic piece of Americana, and in time one of my boys, or my daughter will own this family heirloom. But not yet, not just yet.

[@inkydoug]

I have a '57 vintage Savage 99 in .300 Savage I got from my uncle, who bought it but never took up hunting, along with several boxes of cartridges. It is the most interesting rifle I have by far.

[@michaelmacdonald7342]

My first Whitetail was taken with my Grandfather's Model 99 chambered in .300 Savage, I love the model and now 35 years later still use a Model 99 in .300 Savage as my go-to Whitetail riffle.

[@patwatson2454]

My grandfather loved the 99 he collected them and when he passed away I got them,he had 2 of each caliber and bought them when they came out,he would use one and leave the other in the box,I would never in a million years believe they would ever become collectable but I've received some ridiculously high offer's on these things

[@paulmoss7940]

Recently made some folks happy and sold my Marlins and Winchester lever guns. They all are bringing top dollar. Some of those rare caliber 99s are really high.

[@patwatson2454]

@@paulmoss7940 another thing I've noticed selling well is the old SEARS ROBUCK GUN'S I had a Winchester clone stamped Sears and a Marlin clone with Sears on it TED WILLIAMS model new I think I paid $150 each back in the 80's just sold them for $600 each

[@danielballinger4135]

I got a savage 99 30 30 lever action that was made in 1911..I didnt even know what I had until a gunsmith pointed it out to me...and yes it's a great rifle and is more accurate than my 94 Winchester.

[@PaulWhitedWoodStoneIron]

I’ve been able to come across finally a 99 in the 375 Winchester and man do I love this gun. And all my others. Very special to me.

[@jamsax6915]

I have one in 300 it’s in fairly good shape will sell for the right price.

[@g-pawmikey5508]

I bought my first mod 99 in 300 sav for my wife for our first Christmas. Her dad's go to rifle, his was chambered in 308. The 99 handles like a dream. We got it when he passed. Handloads with bullet technology of today, its all the gun you need ...

[@jacquehagan9547]

My father gave me one in 243 cal before I went into the service, l became a great shot with it .I became the 3rd best shot in my battalion because of all the shooting . It was a gift for my 16th birthday. 👍

[@garyK.45ACP]

Although I am a Winchester rifle collector, the rifle I used most for hunting for more than 50 years is my Savage 99 .300 Savage. IMO the perfect deer (and similar sized game) rifle. And though it was not my primary choice for elk hunting, it was always with me on numerous trips to hunt elk in Montana where it also killed several mule deer and 2 black bears. I haver never used anything but 180 gr. bullets for hunting and it is perfect! No scope, receiver mounted peep sight only.

[@shawntailor5485]

Pa took moose ,elk ,and grampa a bear .the 300 savage is sadly the most overlooked rifle in my time . In my opinion . That original peep is still state of the art and in its element unsurpassible. Element being cold or wet freezing fog a scope white tail wheather.

[@normvw4053]

For elk, my dad kept his shots at 100 yards. And yes, he had a Weaver K4 scope on his rifle. If he wasn't sure of a clean kill, he didn't take the shot. Not only did he know his rifles capabilities, but his own. These teachings were impressed upon me as well. Thanks, Dad.

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

If you collect Winchesters, do you have a Model 88? It's their version of the Savage 99, except it had a one piece stock.

[@garyK.45ACP]

@@thenaturalmidsouth9536 I do not own any model 88s or model 100s. My collection, so far, is of older lever guns, specifically models 1886, 1892, 1894, 1895, 64, 65, 71. I also own some of the earlier autoloaders, models 1905 and 1907, 2 model 63 .22 autoloaders, 2 model 52 .22 bolt actions and just a couple model 70s.(A Featherweight and a Safari Express.) 6 model 12 shotguns (3 of which are actually my skeet guns) and 2 Model 42s. A model 50 and a Super X Model 1 autoloading shotgun. I am aware of the Models 88 and 100. Never fired one of either. They haven't interested me to date. Not to say they never will. The Savage is a hand-me-down from my grandfather, who was using it as a deer rifle when I was a young guy. Best hunting rifle and cartridge I ever used.

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

@@garyK.45ACP you have a nice collection, thanks.

[@HueroVat]

I’ve had mine for 30 years. Took many game with it. Loved it then love them now.

[@fdmackey3666]

Mine are in .250-3000 Savage (it's the older one and is so marked) while the second is in .308 Winchester. I love them both and will never trade or sell them. I have decided to leave them to one of my closest friends in my will as he will appreciate, care for, and use both rifles long after I am gone.

[@rex8958]

250-3000 savage has always been a better name then just the 250 savage. I’m very jealous lol

[@fdmackey3666]

@@rex8958 I was all over that rifle as soon as I saw the barrel marking. It's old but still shoots straight. What more can you ask of a rifle as old as mine is?

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

My Uncle John had a 99 in .250-3000. I had hopes that someday it would be passed dowtome,however; unfortunately that never materialized.

[@joelburch1542]

I had been woefully unaware of the early history of Savage and completely unaware of the Australian aspect. As an ancient old man I recall punching new pre ‘64 m-94s for about $80, and a Python for $125. Traded ‘em off of course. I do still have the 3 screw Blackhawk that I got new in in a trade for my old worn out Python.

[@1911smokinggun]

My Grandfather's Savage model 99 in 300 is one of my very cherished possessions. It is accurate and absolutely gorgeous. 1962

[@charlesmccoy5857]

I have taken 3 whitetails with my old Savage 99 in 300 Savage so far this year. May take a couple more before the season is over.

[@wingersfan]

I bought one recently at a gun show. I just wanted to own a bit of my childhood. They are perfectly balanced, very accurate and wonderful guns.

[@kevinmartin1702]

In 1987 I borrowed my grandfather's model 99 .250-3000 and took my first Michigan whitetail. One shot right through the heart. Grandpa passed away a few years later. I still have that model 99.

[@blairread515]

I believe this is the gun my grandfather left me when he passed, in .250 Savage. Sadly, my family lost all of his other firearms. This has become a treasured heirloom. Thanks for the video.

[@diegoestabridis2478]

This rifle has lots of power kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL , hard recoil and a little heavier than expected which affects accuracy, especially when firing freehand or hunting small game. Really rough on sites, as it often moves inside mounting rings. Replaced sight with a UTG Bugbuster, which required medium height mounting rings, but improved accuracy while sighting in as shown in attached photo, at 20 yards using Gamo Match Diablo pellets at 7.56 grain. Nonetheless, I am still trying to figure out where to install the mounting rings on the scope to avoid it from sliding around, as it becomes misaligned after about 50 or 60 shots. Currently considering using heavier pellets at about 9 grain with different tips like the H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme or the Crosman Ultra Magnum to see if accuracy improves. Overall, I am having lots of fun with this rifle.

[@dundonrl]

That's a pellet rifle, nothing to do with the Savage 99.

[@frick566]

I'm lucky enough to have inherited both my fathers and grandfathers 99s in .300

[@timbuhler2012]

Boy do I miss mine. I had one in .250-3000 when I was a kid. My dad sold it when I was gone in the Army. I would love to have that gun back!

[@WileysShenanigans]

Hey Tim, I run a gun store and have one in that caliber. Do you happen to know the serial number of your dads old gun? I could check it against the one I have to see if they match by odd chance.

[@thomasmoje5926]

My step-father had a Savage Model 99 chambered in .300 Savage..he always bragged about it he used it for big game hunting in areas of New York State that allowed rifles for hunting. He sold it before he married my Mom wish I could have had a chance to see it and fire it. A classic rifle. Good examples are rather hard to come by now.

[@totizabayle377]

I am proud to have one. My first buck wads taken by this very accurate rifle. Mine is .300 savage.

[@stevekathylane1808]

THe Model 99 was made in a time period for open sights. Please observe the stock as it fits the receiver. It will come up naturally for most shooters and put open sights in perfect position. Fine balance , grip and lever throw. Not a carbine but a real rifle from a time when only few regular hunters used scopes.

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

Mine is a nice takedown with a 20" barrel. A true carbine. nice .

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

oh yeah , it't a 30-30 too. Wish I could get a 250-3000 barrel for it.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@tracyclaystowell6431 would need more than just a different barrel. Bolt face completely different

[@fedup3582]

And happily it easily transfered to modern day use of scopes and modern ammo. It is a true gem in 30-30 with iron sights, or 308 with a modern scope. 👍

[@normvw4053]

Mine, courtesy of my dad, still has it's original Weaver K4, post and crosshairs.

[@robgrey6183]

I have one in .300 Savage and use it on elk with 180 gr handloads. That said, it's heyday, at least around here in Wyoming, is long past. This rifle was popular here when hunting was on horseback- a lever gun fits well in a saddle scabbard. Lever guns don't have great triggers because of the design. The Savage 99 is no exception. You can't do much to improve its trigger without compromising safety. I'm left handed and have a soft spot for this retro design.

[@normvw4053]

I use the 150 grain bullet as my primary load, if I need better down range performance, Nosler's 150 grain partition bullet delivers. I've also used the 165 grain by Hornady and Nosler. I have no complaints, except all .30 caliber bullets are hard to come by these days.

[@rumblebudgie2085]

I own two of these. One was my Grandfather's and most of his stories revolve around killing dear with one shot with it. I love them.

[@masonjarhillbilly]

My grandfather had a model 99 for his deer rifle in .303 Savage. Mfr date 1908 based on serial number. Octagon barrel, front globe sight. It was passes down to my dad, passed down to me, passed down to my kid. Thankful I have the reloading dies and plenty of brass.

[@normvw4053]

In a pinch, .308 brass can be resized and trimmed to the proper length. Some times a little neck turning is required or you might experience some clambering issues.

[@Mark-uq9km]

The Model 99 is so unique for a lever action rifle compared to the run of the mill tubular magazine lever guns. It could be loaded with higher BC bullets, and with the bolt locked back in the solid steel action, higher pressure loads were standard. My hope is technology will allow the model 99 to make a roaring comeback. Don't forget about the Winchester model 88, too.

[@HD-ph1dc]

Back in the day, there were only 2 that could shoot the spitzer bullets, the 99 savage and the 1895 Winchester of Browning design! But with the striker firing the Savage had the advantage but Winchester had a lot more calibers to choose from. You know, Winchester offered so many different cartridges but really didn't offer a lot of pointed ammo for them.

[@raymondproulx1095]

I bought my first model 99 in 1974. It was in 300 savage. It could hold its own with the 30.06 bolts of the day. Unfortunately, it was turned into rent money a couple of years later. I still mourn its loss. I currently have one in 308 and a 99E in 243. These aren’t going anywhere. I love the feel and accuracy. They are made for the deer woods and in my opinion, put the Win mod 94 to shame.

[@randysandberg5615]

A friend gave me a Savage 99 in .250-3000 caliber. I loaded up some loads and sighted it in. Open sights. I got a 1" group at 100 yds. I have not hunted with it, but it's fun to take out of the safe and dream!

[@fedup3582]

I understand that, do it alot myself but you need to get out and get yourself a deer with it, they were made to hunt!!! 😁

[@JBASH2011]

Enjoyed this very much. Thank you. Hoping Savage will come to their senses and start producing this amazing classic again.

[@samueladams3746]

Have a takedown model from 1911 in… .30-30 Winchester. Put a new tang sight on it and functions was well as day it was made. Can hand load certain ogive bullets depending on the bullet shoulder configuration to keep overall length within spec. Other feature is it balances perfectly on the receiver so easy to carry with the balance and rounded bottom on the receiver.

[@stansturdevant4306]

I recently obtained the same model as trade for some minor roof repair. Fantastic rifle 👍

[@jeanmoore1525]

Bring it back Savage. Used one back in the 70's and loved.it.

[@edtriana6250]

Took a chance around ten years ago at a local gun shop when I bought an old Savage 1899 takedown featherweight in 250-3000 made in year 1920. This old gun was in remarkable overall condition albeit having acquired a grey Parkerized finish along the way. I didn't have high expectations for how well it would shoot at the range and was used to the accuracy of my Winchesters, Marlins and my BLR. To my surprise it repeatedly printed one inch groups at 100 yards while bench rested and using 100 GR. Remington PSP Express Rifle cartridges and the factory iron sights. I immediately acquired a high level of respect for this old gun and the Savage 1899 in general. Given its low recoil and the superb accuracy of this super light weight 100 year old rifle, I would put it up against any modern .243.

[@DC9716]

My grandmother bought my grandfather a .300 Savage after WWII. When he died in 1981 my cousin beat me to the gun cabinet. I collected that rifle for years. Everyone that saw them wanted to buy one. I eventually started selling one at a time. I am down to two now. One scoped, and one open site. I have several deer/hog rifles. But the Model 99 has always been and will always be my favorite.

[@patrickedwards7107]

My girlfriend hunts carrying her grandfathers .300 savage model 99 I've cleaned and handled this rifle and found it absolutely fascinating the rotary mag feature beyond a doubt I think inspired something else in my humble opinion the .300 sav is almost tailored for whitetail deer and similar game it is a very forward concept. The main reason this gun I dont think could be feasibly reproduced is it would result in a very expensive endeavor to approach the quality of craftsmanship fit and finish overall materials costs not saying they couldn't I just believe theres really less than a handful of big American gun manufacturers that are up to the task one of those being a name centered around lever action guns. They are still very coveted among hunters in the northeast. It's one thing to talk about them its another to hold an old rifle in your hands that was built properly to this extent it can be relied on to do its job for generations we have had advancements in CNC and automation but seem less able to capture that old world gunmaking unless you pay premiums.

[@willc3586]

I agree. These guns were way ahead of their time and they are nice pieces even till this day!

[@Launchpad_McQuack_Is_A_Chad]

Love this rifle. I have three: a 1923 99G in .300 Savage, a 1906 1899C w/ half octagon barrel in .303 Savage, and a beautiful 1915 1899B w/ full octagon barrel in the great 25 35 Winchester.

[@sugarray320]

I bought a 1921 1899b takedown .doesn't have tge pistol grip. What's the worth on these rifles?

[@aljole683]

My dad left me his 1901 built 30-30 with a Marbles tang sight, and I bought a 1941 .300 Savage with a blued K4 scope mounted low on it. LOVE those two rifles.

[@raymondproulx1095]

I’m a big fan of the model 99. I saw my first one in a deer camp about 1970 and knew I had to have one. My first was found in a pawn shop, a 1950s era unit in 300 Savage. It still goes to the deer woods regularly. Love the workmanship and accuracy. The cartridge indicator is a true work of art. You just don’t see this level of mechanical engineering anymore. I added a .99 in 243 to the collection when my kids reached shooting age. Still have it as well. Too may memories with both to ever consider parting with them. Truly an amazing firearm that earned its place in history.

[@larrysheppard42]

I like my 99E. She has taken several Black Tail and Mule Deer. She is a rock.

[@oni_goroshi]

I have one that belonged to my great grandpa. Out of all the guns he owned, he chose to take this one when a cougar was spotted near his farm in central Ohio in the early 30s. (I guess the cougar sighting was a pretty big deal, from what my dad told me.)

[@richardsveum8452]

I own a 1950s era 99 in 300 Savage that is still one of my most accurate and fun to shoot rifles.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I guess the magazine fed lever actions have taken the 99s niche. My dad had a 99 in 300 Sav until around 1959 when he traded it for a Model 70 in 243 Win. Wish he had kept that 99. The Winchester now belongs to my oldest grandson. Over the years it has accounted for quite a few deer, both whitetail and mule and a lot of antelope and prairie dogs.

[@johnnyrebel5458]

I came across this vid scrolling around. I have this same rifle along with the model that has no engravings on it. My grandfather passed them down to me. Best rifle I have ever hunted with!!

[@kimcurtis423]

My dad, who fought in WW1 was a smart man and his choice was the Model 99 in .300 Savage! I remember my dad taking many Deer and Antelope and at least one Elk! It is the first center-fire rifle I ever shot and there is a nostalgic love for this rifle! Unfortunately, after dad passed away in 1971, the rifle was passed to my mother and then to my step-father who ended up, somehow, giving his son the rifle upon his passing! Why that happened, I will never know because he had no connection to the rifle, at all! After 40 years of looking, I finally have in my possession another, almost exact copy of dad's old .300 Savage rifle in the much-loved caliber! I love this rifle! The only difference is that dad's rifle had the round counter on the side and mine doesn't! Be that as it may, I really don't care! It will be with me on my next hunt! Thanks for showcasing this fine, accurate rifle!

[@TigerxrayLIB]

Had them in .308,.300 savage and 243. All great. I am search for it in .284 and .358 so I hope it returns some day.

[@jk-kr8jt]

I really enjoy my 99s. Still looking for one in a 250. In all calibers there are some real train wrecks out there selling for big dollars. Not all 99s are collector pieces and not all are worth owning, even if given to you. But a wonderfully engineered piece of machine history.

[@roldyjr.9522]

Hehe I gots one. .250 scoped

[@jk-kr8jt]

@@roldyjr.9522 sweet.

[@WestStump]

I own a model 1899 in 22 Savage High Power and a model 99 in 300 Savage. They are great guns. The only issue is finding .228 bullets for the 22 Sav HP.

[@bgiardi]

Yep same issue I have here. Love mine

[@WestStump]

@@bgiardi I’m going to try some Nosler 70g .224 and I found a guy casting .228. Haven’t ordered any yet.

[@antonmortolovan4891]

I have owned my 99E (.308) for over 30 years. I have taken Mule and whitetail in Washington and Idaho. No complaints.

[@bruceshook1781]

got my first deer with a 300 savage, i think i was probably 12 years old, this was back in very early 60s. Great guns!!

[@705Ibanez]

I recently inherited my grandfather's 1958 Savage 99 in .300 Savage, which he bought when he was 28 ... It was hunted with for at least 40 years, and still works better than most new gun today ! I'll be deer hunting with it this fall for sure.

[@eastcoaster3943]

This rifle was way ahead of its time, would be a pleasure to hunt with it one day. Great video, I really enjoyed it, I Love Savage rifles

[@F14Goose37]

It is a pleasure to hunt with. I grew up hunting with one because I am a lefty and it was the only somewhat ambi rifle my dad owned. That thing handled great and was a sweet shooter in .300 Savage.

[@mj011n1r]

My dad got a 1927 model 99 and a 1953 model 99 in 300 Savage just a little while ago. They both have old scopes on them. The 1927 is the takedown model, but I can't get it apart. They are so nice I feel like they're too good to take hunting.

[@smoothbore4377]

Although it didn't come along until '55, the Winchester 88 deserves to be mentioned as a worthy competitor of the Savage 99.

[@royjohnson465]

YES, I have one in 308, they are very good. Also the older rarer Sako Finnwolf. There are only 2 lever-actions with a magazine still made today, the Henry Long Ranger and Browning BLR (81 takedown stainless steel).

[@laurogarza4953]

Excellent production. Well written and very good narration. I appreciate your description of these excellent arms and cartridges which were ahead of their time.

[@davidlotti5407]

My Grandfather had Model 99 carbine in 30-30 which he got from my great grandmother it’s still in the family with the oldest great great grandson!

[@warrencarnright3747]

I HAVE A 99 TAKE DOWN IN . 250 SAV. MADE IN 1926 Great, handy little gun.

[@dwells3536]

My grandfathers 1927 Savage Model 99 chambered in .303 Savage was passed down to me. Absolutely love it.

[@johnwillis4706]

Through the years I have bought and inherited many model 99's. To my mind it is still one of the finest level actions ever produced. Far superior in every way to Marlins and Winchesters. I have them in every caliber produced, with and without the round counter, in brass and steel frame. They are the only lever rifle I will never sell.

[@oklahmabootlegger]

Best rifle I ever owned .

[@LrdBxRck]

If they came out with this I would buy it.

[@Yelladog78]

I remember when pawn shops had these all the time and cheap years ago, now they're rare as hens teeth around here & higher than a cat's back when you find one

[@finallyfriday.]

Yeah, ain't that the truth! Not many years ago good guns were readily available but now you better have serious cash when you go to a gun show. New is now waaay cheaper than old. Crazy.

[@Yelladog78]

@@finallyfriday. amen

[@finallyfriday.]

@@Yelladog78 Just came from a gun show. A simple 410 shotgun that sold new for maybe 60 bucks was being sold for 475.00. Not a collectable, not rare, not even a quality gun. Just an old Sears Roebuck and also a simple Stevens, both in average shape.

[@Yelladog78]

@@finallyfriday. That's nuts, I bought my last gun right after Trump left office and probably won't anymore until things go back to normal

[@stevenberta940]

Hunted with my 99 one time and one time only. I took a wall hanger 10pt that morning. Now she is a safe queen.

[@magicdaveable]

I have 2 Savage 99 rifles. 1 - 300 Savage and 1 - 30-30 Win. Both are still in truly excellent condition.

[@TheBigjake04]

My 99 in 300 Savage was passed down to me from my great grandpa, to my grandpa to my dad. My dad also has one in 250-3000 though I don't know where he got it. When I turned 12 my dad had a new barrel put on the 300 and gave it to me. I barely shot it through my life because of the sentimental value, I wanted to keep it in pristine shape. A few years ago, I gave it to my son and we took it to the range. It still shoots great. And I'd put it against my .308 any day.

[@shawntailor5485]

Ha that's cool , when I turned 12 dad trimmed the stock on grandads 300 and gave it to me .. .my PRESHUS..

[@TheBigjake04]

@@shawntailor5485 that rifle has a place in so many hearts.

[@paulmoss7940]

When I was young I set out to find the very best lever gun for whitetails . Owned many including a 99. But the king of my hill was a Browning BLR in .308 and wears the crown to this day for many reasons.

[@RGOR-ne6vq]

I inherited my grandfather's 308 99. From what I can tell he bought it after he retired from the navy in 1955. About 10 years ago i cleaned it to discover i was the first person to disassemble it since manufacturing. I get the feeling he didn't use it often. I even have the original sales materials tags for it.

[@brydengudbranson2728]

Thanks for talking about this amazing rifle

[@sammartinez8084]

I have a 99 in 300 and I love it it's a great elk rifle i love it

[@jasonmiller6371]

I would love to own a model 99 Savage, the are beautiful rifles. My first deer rifle was a .300 Savage chambered rifle, custom made by my grandpa. It had a surplus Swedish Mauser bolt action group mated to a machined down .30 cal surplus machine gun barrel and mounted in a custom stock and had iron sights. One of a kind, but did take a few deer! The .300 Savage cartridge is a damn good deer cartridge in my opinion. Sorry, one other thing I can't resist mentioning is the vernacular in the video and maybe it's just a difference in location. I live in the western U.S. and we say lever action, not "leever" action. Also, we pronounce carbine as "carbeen". Not saying we are right, just got a chuckle out of hearing how things are pronounced different in other parts of our country. Great video!

[@finallyfriday.]

Same way as you in the midwest

[@robertgehringer6162]

Very popular with the"Old guys" for whitetails in 300 Savage I remember some 99s even had a brass shell counter

[@762cat]

I loved mine. Model #99f in .300 savage.

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

My dad bought his 30-30in 1913, My older brother still has it, I bough t my 300 Savage in 1951 when I was still in high school, I just recently bought me a 30-30, I had been looking for one for 50 years.

[@danphillips6167]

I love the 99. Especially the 99c

[@deniscleaver7544]

Fantastic video, love the Savage 99. Somebody PLEASE!!! Bring it back!

[@bobsradio6025]

That was a good history lesson, thank you. But that was then and this is now. I have always preferred an external hammer on a lever gun because you do not have to look or feel around to determine if the safety is on or not. Regardless of what features you like in a lever gun, the answer surely is Henry. While the rimfire Henrys have the tried and true half cock safety, the centerfire ones use a transfer bar, which requires no operator interaction. The brush gun Henrys have a tube magazine that can be unloaded like a .22 by removing the inner portion, so the rounds do not have to be worked through the action. The pointed bullet caliber Henry lever guns have a detachable box magazine, so they have all bases covered. The Savage 99 surely was great in it's day, but today's gun is a Henry.

[@fedup3582]

Henry's are definitely very nice but I would not trade my savage 99's or Winchester levers for one. To each his own. Get all the Henry's you want and I hope you enjoy them the rest of your life. That will leave more savages and winchesters for me!!! 😁

[@timothybohman8892]

I Love my Mod 99 in .308 win. It is a nice rifle to shoot accurate for hunting. The cool part is the rotary magazine, not too many folks ever seen one or knew there was such a thing. Then loading it up with pointed rounds in to a lever rifle really gets there attention.

[@Qingeaton]

Just for fun, I went and looked at what these are going for lately. As much as a good new rifle does. Went and looked for .300 savage ammo and saw a lot of out of stock and at $2.00 a pop. min when they don't have any. Looked at ballistics and looks quite accurate and powerful. A serious rifle.

[@CapnMic]

The Savage 99 is a real gem of a rifle ... compared to other popular lever actions rifles it carries, points, and shoots for me better than my Winchester 94 which is also fine rifle, but it is no model 99 .. and I do believe it would give Henry a run for the money too .. love this design of the Savage 99. If Ruger can bring back production of the Marlin, why can't Savage apply some serious effort here .. these lever designs are a whole lot less complicated and modern machinery can overcome many of those production line concerns .. I find it interesting that those with good and even well worn 99's still don't want to part with them .. a modern caliber perhaps is in order, but really there was nothing a deer hunter would lack with that 300 Savage round in the northern States and Canadian wilderness, or the brush hunting in the southern States.

[@fedup3582]

Do you mean a modern caliber like a 358, 308, 284, 7mm-08, 243, or 22-250? 😉😁

[@corey6393]

I recently acquired a 1966 Model 99F in .308 Winchester. I am watching, reading and learning all I can about it. I have hunted for many years with a Marlin 336C in 30-30, so lever guns are very familiar to me. Thanks for the greatly informative video.

[@fedup3582]

When the 1899 savage was built, pointed bullets were next to unheard of. It did not build the rotary magazine specifically to handle pointed bullets, that capability was just a happy coincidence, the same as its side ejection just happened to also accommodate scopes many years later when they became popular. And I am a fan of the 99, just recently having acquired another. I wish they would bring them back but they won't because people today just want bolts that can shoot .oo1 ich groups and tactical looking stuff that is semi automatic. Aesthetics and class are forgotten despite their established performance in the field. Today its sniping or how much lead can we get out there in 5 seconds.

[@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube]

fed up ...WRONG...the mauser 98 was introduced in 8mm mauser with pointed bullets. So was the 30-06 Springfield. It was well known that Spitzer type bullets out performed round nose by 1900. The U.S. was behind Europe in small arms design. Arthur W. Savage lived in Europe for a time and was well aware. To witness, how many Savage calibers feature round nose bullets?

[@fedup3582]

@@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube by 1900. The 30-06 didn't show up till 1906. The 303 savage had round nose bullets. The 250-3000 didn't come along until into the 1900's. The 99 was developed from the 1895 and developed into the 1899. The cartridges chambered in the rifle at that time were round nose. The spitzer bullets in the 99 came later in the 1900's.

[@fedup3582]

@@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube and the 8mm mauser was developed in 1903-1905, and adopted by the German army. This is a number of years AFTER the savage 99 was developed.

[@fedup3582]

@@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube and the 30-06 was originally the 30-03, loaded with 220 gr ROUNDNOSE bullets, the 150 gr spitzers didn't come til 1906, 7 years AFTER the 99 savage was created.

[@fedup3582]

@@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube the 1895 rifle was chambered for the 303 savage, a round nose cartridge. When they changed it to the 1899 rifle, they added the 30-30, 25-35, 32-40, and 38-55, all ROUNDNOSE cartridges. The 99 savage wasn't chambered for cartridges with spitzer bullets, like the 250-3000 until quite a few years into the 1900's.

[@ianriordan6382]

I shot my best Sambar stag with my 99c in 308w. It will shoot sub-MOA with factory Norma ammo. My 250/3000 has accounted for many hogs and goats. I own bolt guns but they rarely come out of the safe. Yes, I'd buy a new M99. Make mine a 338/284 for Sambar, and maybe a 6.5PRC. BTW, between the wars, the 22 hi-power was a commercial success in Australia. It was used by farmers and commercial hunters, to shoot dingos and roos at ranges that made the M92 Winchesters obsolete.

[@robinward3003]

When I was young enough to hunt moose in northwest Ontario, I bought a Savage 99 C, loaded in 308 win, from a work mate, and immediately picked up a box of Win silvertip in 180 gr, and headed to the dump. I had mounted a 4X12 scope on see-through rings, and had bore-sighted it in, using the great iron sights. I found a half sheet of drywall, set up at 50 yds and fired a shot into the middle of the board, reloaded and aimed the scope on the bullet hole, 6" to the right, adjusted the scope, 15" right, with no adjustments,I fired again, just clipped the right edge, about 30". My last shot, I moved to 30yds and, aiming at the left edge, the shot hit 42" to the right. I gave the rifle a close inspection, and could see the for-end was bearing against the left side of the barrel, everything else seemed right and tight. At home, I floated the barrel, and measured the trigger pull at a crunchy 11 1/2lbs, so I cut a couple of turns off the hammer-spring, polished the sear, lapped the chamber, made up a sized, dummy round, and measured the rifling engagement, and loaded up shells with 0.030" jump space, max charge, I don't remember the powder I used, but the bullets, at 100yds, went into the same hole .barely touching the sides. The trigger was a crisp 31/2lbs and I let the barrel cool off between shots I have never fired ANY rifle as accurate as this late 70's 99C loaded with tailor-made ammo. I'm a retired machinist and tool & die maker, and have a passion for pistolsmithing on my own guns, and, what I think makes this gun accurate is the way the back of the bolt locks into that nicely fitted radius. Somebody screwed up, and produced THE most accurate lever action ever, when brought to it's full potential. The point to this is, my buddy sold me a lemon, but, with some skill and patience, I turned that $100 lemon into a $1,500 needle-driver. I don't have the gun any more, but ,I'm sure it's still hitting the mark, so, if you have one of these guns, give it some TLC, and it will amaze you PS, my jump distance for rifling engagement is absolute minimum SAFE at .030thou. be extremely careful, measure 3 or 4 times, and check every reload. If you use a different bullet, you'll have to re-measure, and re calculate the BOAL.

[@wayneyoung6094]

My Model 99 in .300 Savage is still my favorite gun to hunt with. Ammo is hard to find, my Dad used to hand load for me. I guess I need to sit down and learn that skill myself.

[@gregrehmer9069]

I have a 1899 in 38-55 that my grandfather gave me. It was built in the early 1900s, my favorite gun!

[@beebop9808]

Back when I was about 9 or 10 (1972) years old I started carrying my granpaws old Western Auto .22 bolt action, 18 in a tube. Loved that little gun! But then I received my first proper ownership of a gun when I was 12 years old and got a 20 ga Savage for my birthday. Yeah, shotgun. lol But thing is, I brought down everything from squirrel to whitetails with that ole gun and plenty of them. More what it did was left a place in my heart for Savage Arms above all others. I've been a loyal fan ever since and probably will be to my grave. Oh I enjoy plenty of other guns, sure do, but I'll always be a sucker for a Savage. Just makes my blood pump a little harder to see one, no matter what it is. :)

[@rontruocchio5744]

browning BLR was another beauty. drop mag and made in two rounds. 308 and 243

[@keithnovak4317]

excellent rifle, mine is 300 savage made in 1928, I have shot many deer, my uncle used his 308 moose hunting in Canada, old friend has a 30-30 he purchased in 1928. his grand kid has it now and I stopped over at their hunting place in MN. I shared many hunting stories with them.

[@scotthyde5946]

My 300 savage model 99 shoots 1/2 inch groups !! Minor modifications to the forend really made a difference !

[@ricktaylor3748]

These were REALLY rare in .284 Win. I've hade several in .300, 22-250 and 250 Savage. None were particularly accurate, but white tails hit the grown without any problem.

[@shawntailor5485]

Moms got the 284 .would love that round in a 99 .what a combo.

[@gageburns1261]

My local gunstore has a 99 in 358 win and a Win model 88 in 284. Couple of rare lever rifles I’d love to have. I’ve got a 99 in 300 and an 88 in 308

[@andreawhalen4142]

Savage brings the 99 back and i will own one as fast as they can number it.

[@finallyfriday.]

That means your number will be 000002 cuz I'll have 000001 hahaha

[@edwardjackovic]

I lost a good friend over a model 99 in 30 30 last 10 inches of the barrel interior was coated with lead brand new once removed , we went back and forth over that rifle I gave in . fantastic shooter I will miss that rifle LOL

[@stevemelton4128]

I still have my Dads Savage model 99, 300 Savage. I remember growing up going hunting with it and shooting it as a young boy. I love this rifle it shoots as good today as when it was new. It's one awesome Deer rifle. I have several Savage rifles and my Dads model 99 is my favorite.

[@theman68and1]

I’ve got a model 99E which is the carbine length in 243 and love it...it’s what I still take deer with every year

[@keithrulong6172]

Thank you kindly for this video. It's the most Informative video on this rifle I have seen. My wife inherited her Father's Savage 99 in Savage 303. Ammo is hard to find; but is out there. Once I get few boxes, I will feel better about the overall potential resale value of it. It's a lot more fun owning a gun that can go, Bang!

[@daleparker4207]

Wonderful video. Thank you

[@willc3586]

The 300 still remains one of my most favorite guns. It just does what it's supposed to and it's very balanced.

[@tomfouche6995]

Real classic, beautiful and practical gun. I would love one in 7mm-08 or 260Rem, maybe with a 22" stainless, threaded barrel and good synthetic 'all wheater' stock for lighter weight and a scope rail. Even an excellent scout gun.. Time to rethink it's comeback I would say..!

[@patwatson2454]

I only have one rifle in 7mm-08 a Browning BLR I put a scout scope on it and had the barrel cut down to 16"

[@tynado1173]

I bought an old 99 chambered in 300 savage with a bulge in the barrel for cheap. Normally I’m against modifying antiques but this one was already drilled and tapped for a scope. I cut the barrel down to 18” to remove the bulge and now it’s one of my best shooting rifles. Great gun.

[@patwatson2454]

@@tynado1173 I have a model 99 300 Savage barrel id be happy to give you,they are easy to install it's pre chambered and has the sights on it,I have a 243 I was trying to fix and Savage sent me the wrong barrel I kept it instead of returning it

[@tynado1173]

@@patwatson2454 I would love to put a fresh barrel on my rifle. How do I get ahold of you?

[@tynado1173]

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[@jeffreydawson4520]

I’d love a modern version of the 99!

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

The Browning blr is even better.

[@royjohnson465]

@@WALTERBROADDUS ~The Browning BLR '81 takedown lever-action in stainless steel is the very best one.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@royjohnson465 one day I will ask Santa for one.🎅

[@royjohnson465]

@@WALTERBROADDUS ~Yes unfortunately it takes money, but do not give up on getting a stainless steel Browning BLR.!! ✌😃👍