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Grant Super Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:16 pm Post subject: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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I just finished mounting a no drill scope mounts on my Grandfathers 1920's 1899 in 250/3000 cal. I topped it off with a 2-7 power Scorpion scope.
Since my eyes aren't very good anymore, I just can't see the rear sites on iron sites anymore. I am also a firm believer in never drilling and old beauty like this one. The last few years, this rifle stayed in the gun cabinet as I looked for a complete Stith scope set up. I hadn't looked for a year or so, so started to search again. I happened to see a picture of Lightfoot's mount and BINGO! New life for my Grandpa's old gun.
Anyone who wants info on the mount, let me know and I'll pass on the contact info.
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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:55 am Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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well done that man.... sure looks the part and will give you years more enjoyment now you can use her again.
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Aloysius Super Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:06 am Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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It sure looks very nice, but pardon me that I'm a bit suspiceous: what happens when the barrel starts heating up? I'm a bit afraid of extra things connecting barrel and bridge (or how do you call that frame that houses all commanding things?)
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Gil Martin Super Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:06 am Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. All the best...
Gil
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Grant Super Member
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slimjim Super Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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Sweet! Hope it shoots great for you Grant!
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SingleShotLover Super Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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I am so jealous! Great rifle. Good luck.
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Grant Super Member
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English Mike Super Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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That's a great solution - I too wouldn't want to be drilling holes in a fine old rifle.
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:16 am Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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That is quite a find Grant. The mount complements the rife and it doesn't require modifications. That's a win win! I am looking forward to a range report when you get the time.
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:04 am Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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The 250 Savage...... IMHO probably one of the best deer cartridges ever designed !!!
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Grant Super Member
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Vince Site Admin
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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: New life for an old Savage 1899 |
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Grant wrote: |
Well, wanted to get out and sight in the new scope and test some different loads over the holidays, but a cold snap lasting over two weeks has put that on hold. It's -36 C this morning with a wind chill of -46 C. In other words, it's *&^$%^% COLD! |
Oh, that’s brass monkey weather...must be climate warming.
Hang in there Grant...the opportunity will arise mate. I’m in a similar position in that I’m “chomping at the bit” to get out and test some rounds I purchased.
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