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Have always been fascinated by the Savage 99-so when the opportunity presented itself...
The 250-3000 in the 99 had a 1 in 14 twist, and this was not changed until about 1960 with the name change to 250 Savage.
The earlier rifles required generally a lighter weight 87 gr or lighter bullet.
Always will favor the 1886-Model 71/Browning design Winchesters, but the 99 lends itself to
scope use in the field.
Anyone have a spare Lightfoot Mount?
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I think there was one for sale on 24hourcampfire.com in the last couple of days. Check the classified.
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And I was fascinated by the 250 Savage. I happened to end up with two Steyr-Mannlicher carbines in 22-250 so I had one rebored to 25 and chambered in 250 Savage. Was able to use the 22-250 magazine and ended up with a nice light deer rifle.
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For decades, my idea of a light deer rifle was an NRA M-54 short rifle in 270 WCF.
I do have a 22 Hornet in another M-54, but that is a bit less than required even for the
AZ Coues deer.
One each of the above for a 348 M-71. a 270, and a 30 -40 1895: all early Winchesters.
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Had a small Savage 1895 and 1899 collection years ago, and the .250-3000 chambered Savage 99's were one of my favorite cartridges! A wonderful deer or varmint cartridge that was very popular when first introduced and for years after. Younger folks don't even know what this cartridge is for the most part these days.
I still have a Savage 99 takedown built in 1930 in .250-3000 and another 1950 99EG in .250-3000 also.
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Yeah, I have a soft spot for them too.
By the way, I'm the guy taking over the manufacture of the Lightfoot mount. Experiencing a few start-up hiccups, but getting close. 1916XE - PM me and I'll put you on the notification list for when things come together.
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Just treated myself and enjoying David E. Royal’s Volume 2 , the one featuring engraved and special order Savage 1895, 1899 and 99 riles.
Already have his first Volume,,both are excellent.
Not sure if I have ever seen an engraved one this side of the pond, but it would be out of my price range if I did.
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Yeah, I have a soft spot for them too.
By the way, I'm the guy taking over the manufacture of the Lightfoot mount. Experiencing a few start-up hiccups, but getting close. 1916XE - PM me and I'll put you on the notification list for when things come together. Just out of curiosity, what is the Lightfoot mount?
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I have a NULA in 250-3000. It flies 90gr GMX bullets like lasers. The rifle is under 6 lbs scoped and it is very comfortable. Zaps deer and pronghorn. Wonderful cartridge!
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Just out of curiosity, what is the Lightfoot mount? I believe it allows mounting of a scope on the older guns that weren't factory D&T'd, without altering the gun. Much improved from the Stith mount.
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