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ANYONE OUT THERE WITH A PET CAST LOAD FOR THE 30-40 KRAG CARTRIDGE. I'M THINKING 180-210 GRAIN BULLET. SPEED AROUND 1400-1800FPS. THANKS FOR ANY INFO.

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I shoot a model 71 and a great mid-range load is 30grs. of R-7 with a 200 gr. Hornady bullet. This will kill deer at woods ranges and is great to shoot all year. This is a good load for people who do not cast their own bullets.

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Am loading some full throttle loads with cast bullets. These will be for my 30-30. I like R-7 powder and 311291 bullet. Anyone have a pet loads with this or any other powder.
thanks for any info.

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I can shoot 86gr. bullets with decent groups but 100/117gr. won't shoot good. The crown looks o.k.

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I think the EG model of the 99 Savage is the best looking gun they ever made. I own several, all shoot good. Good hunting!!

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Thanks for the info. My gun will group but key holes bullets. There are bad spots in the bore and a new barrel or liner would work. I do not want to bore to a larger caliber.

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I have a early Savage 1899 chambered in 25-35. The barrel is worn and I would like to have it relined. Is this possible and what outfit would be right for this job? I really don't want to re-barrel this firearm. Thanks for any help.

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I'M TRYING TO ASSEMBLE A WINCHESTER 1895 THAT ANOTHER PERSON TOOK APART. I HAVE A PARTS BREAKDOWN PICTURE BUT IT IS NOT REAL CLEAR. I HAVE LOOKED ON YOU TUBE BUT NO LUCK. ANYONE OUT THERE WITH A GOOD PIC OR LINK TO GO TO? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. BY THE WAY, THE GUN IS CHAMBERED IN 35WCF.

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I'm looking for an extractor for a marlin 39. The normal suppliers are all b/o or out of stock. Any sugestions out there.

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I'd love to know what year that gun is and the caliber. My guess is pre-war and 30-30 maybe 303sav. Of course I'm probably wrong... a .300sav. most likely. Anyhow a good looking GUN!!

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I'm looking for cast load info. in 375win. Any info will be appreciated. These loads will be used in a rifle so full throttle or mild loads are welcomed. Thanks. My rifle is an t/c encore.

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I have been shooting this bullet for several years. I like wheel weights mixed with soft lead for target work. This will make bullet weigh a little more. 7-8grs. of Unique powder or 6-6.5 titegroup work real well. I shoot it in a ruger redhawk and a smith 29. They shoot very good.

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I have a savage 99 in 358. I shoot 225 and 250 bullets. 3031 is a good choice for top velocities but I like 4320. It has less recoil and more than enough speed. For deer the 200gr. bullet is a good choice. You will notice the recoil with 250gr. top end loads. My shoulders can't take it any more so I...

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I do not smoke anything and I gave up my 25-06 for my 6mm with 100 gr. bullets. There might be a slight difference but I like the less recoil and powder consuption of the 6mm. Sorry, these comments for 25-06 discussion down below!

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I am looking for a 30-40 krag barrel for my 1895 winchester. Year of manufacture is 1905. Anyone know where I can find one? This is a sporter not a military rifle.

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Several years ago I bought a RAPINE mould and like it very much. I believe the bullet goes around 240grs. I purchased it from Mikes Reloading 1-802-254-5296. They are in to cast bullet stuff and offer used and new moulds. I hope they are still in business. My '71 shoots this bullet very well. Good L...

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My first 45-70 was a Ruger#3 with the best looking wood any Ruger had on it. BUT IT KICKED ME TO DEATH. Sold it and bought a #1 and love it. Best not shoot any stiff loads in it.

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Do you know if there are reindeer on Adak island? I understand some of the islands have reindeer and no caribou.

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We have a 2009 Traverse and have no trouble with it. It is a FWD not AWD. It has plently of power..it blows away my Silverado pick-up and my Monte Carlo SS. It rides very well and gets good fuel mileage. We do not tow anything but I know many people who do. We live in snow country and this thing blo...

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I would like to know what the serial number is of this rifle you have seen. If it is a 250-3000 in a take down with checkered pistol grip it could be a 250-3000 RIFLE. This was the first gun chambered for the 250-3000 cartridge. If the trigger has a checker board pattern on it....you have found a re...

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I've had time to look at my loading notes. For my plinking load I use 20grs. of R-7 under a 280gr. cast bullet. For a hunting load I drop 30grs. of R-7. I do use 30-40 brass necked up and blown out. This will give you a very short neck but this has never gave me any trouble.

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I have been shooting a 1905- 1895 Win. for 10 years or so. My main load is a cast 280gr. bullet with Reloader 7. I have tried jacketed bullets but have more fun with cast loads. I'm at work right now and can't remember the powder load. If you load 250gr. jacketed bullets don't try to make your 35win...

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I shoot 4064,4320,4895 and R-15 in my Savage 99F. 150&165gr. bullets work very well. Don't worry about the fastest load,but the ones that shoot best. Most 99's should group .5 to .75 inches at 50 yards or better with mid-velocity loads. With a good 165gr. load, you can handle anything on 4 leggs.

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I have a bunch of 99's including a .358win. It shoots 200gr. and 250gr. Hornadys very well. I have a Lyman 57 peep sight on it. I also shoot 205gr. cast bullets at reduced velocity for fun. This load would kill almost any critter I would ever hunt. I like 99's and the .358win is a great cartridge. R...

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I am not a moose hunter but I recently read an old American Rifleman magazine . A person who has killed many moose was writing about his 348 win. and hard cast bullets. The last two moose he killed dropped within 50yds. one had a complete pass through with a 250gr bullet. I would have to say that be...

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I have several boxes like these with red paper shells that are from the early sixties. My guess is 1950's. I shoot mine on occasion just to hear them go BANG!

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That is one good looking post war EG. In my opinion the best looking Savage 99 ever made. I have a couple that I load for. Load 100 gr. bullets and you will have the best deer gun around. Looks like you have a real winner.

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My favorite cast load in a 30-30 is 16gr. of 4227 under a 169gr. bullet. I think a 311291 cast bullet would have good knock down power.

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I have several Savage 99's and have lots of fun shooting them with cast bullets. My suggestion would be an early solid frame model in .303 sav. Sometimes you can pick one up cheap because ammo is hard to find for this gun. You can make your own cases from 30-30 win. cases. This brass is ok for low p...

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I have several 99's in 250-3000. One will not group heavy bullets with the exception of 87gr. sierra bullets. This bullet will group very well but a speer or hornady in 87grs. will shoot terrible. No idea why but it works for me. 4064 is my choice of powder.

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Like other people have already said,I have the same type of problem you have. Only I'm not going to sell ANYTHING. Years ago I sold a .357 because I had a second one and have regretted it ever since. Keep them both and enjoy them. By the way, Unique was my favorite powder for years but I now use Tit...

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I was just wondering why your gun has a shotgun type butstock and not a cresent shaped one? I have a 1895 in 35win. and the cresent butstock is not pleasant to shoot.

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If anyone can handle an early Savage 99 Model F or H and not find it a joy to shoot ........then call me and I'll work out some kind of deal with ya!!!!!!!!!!!

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O.k. I can't spell . But after reading all of the advise I have been given I believe A larger front sight is what I need. I'm not going to load any stiffer loads because the wood grips are not comfortable in my hand. I have the front sight buried as low in the rear notch as I can so a change of sigh...

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I recently purchased a cimarron 7th Calvery revolver. The gun shoots 6" high at 50ft. with mild loads. How should I correct this problem? I know I need a higher front sight ,but who can do this and have the gun look like new? By mild I mean 850fps or so with a 250gr. bullet. I don't want to sho...

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I was wondering how the Uberti copies of Colt's SAA have worked out for you shooters. I am thinking of buying one in 45LC. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks.

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I have been shooting cast bullets from Savage 99's for over 10 years. It does not seem to matter if the gun is a takedown or solid frame. The condition of the bore will matter...large pits or bad spots will make groups suffer. My favorite bullet is Lyman mould 311413. This is a spitzer 169gr. bullet...

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I shoot 16grs. of 4227 at 1600 fps. This load is very accurate in my savage 99 in both 30-30 and 303sav. Very cheap to make and lots of fun. I also shoot it from a marlin 336.

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A feral cat with a .22gallery short shot from a savage model 24 - 22/410. This gun was scoped with a weaver 6 power. Cat was resting on a fence line looking right at me but was not concerned. I had shot this gun alot so I held over the cat's head and let one go...... I thought if I dropped one in fr...

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Only one choice for the Adirondacks............Savage 99... A .300 sav, .250 Sav. , or even a 30-30 with the new soft pointed bullets. These are great guns and cartridges for woods hunting. If you buy a pre-war gun it will have been made in Utica,N.Y. If your eyes are good, a peep sight will work ju...

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Last week I had a choice of a 99sav. in.358 or a marlin in .444. Well, the .358 is mine. I have shot 200gr. and 250gr. bullets in it and both shoot well. The 250gr. really recoil in this gun, but not unmanageable. I have a lyman peep sight on it and groups at 50 yards run about 1.5". Good enoug...

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I have a chance to buy a savage 99 in .358 or a Marlin lever in .444. This gun will be used for deer and black bear. I can't decide on which gun to buy. Any sugestions?

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This is a topic that will bring out all kinds of "experts". I myself have shot steel shot in vintage guns for years. My guns show no sign of wear or abuse. I do follow a couple of rules...#1 shoot light payloads like 1oz. and #2 try to use guns with mod and/or improved cylinder. I have sho...

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That is one good looking Savage 99. You can shoot cast bullets through it and save a bunch of money. There are pointed cast bullets in the 165gr. range that will really surprise you. I shoot a 165cast over 4227 powder and the accuracy is fantastic. These are reduced loads but are very efficent and f...

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The 17 HMR is becoming my favorite as of late. Great in settled areas. My all time favorite is the 22-250 with 55gr. Hornady SP bullets.

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An old timer that I knew used dogs for coyotes for about 30 years. He told me coydogs did exist. This happened because male dogs would breed with female coyotes. He always told me that a male coyote was built wrong to breed a female dog. These critters were bigger than coyotes and more aggresive. I'...

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I have at least 10 savage 99 takedown models and all shoot well. I always take them down to clean and never have any problems. I have proven to my self that taking one down and shooting it does not affect accuracy. If the gun has other problems it will not shoot right takedown or solid frame. By the...

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I have been shooting a 410 for many years. It has ben great fun shooting small game with it. I do hand load for it to save money, you get like 20 boxes of ammo from a 25lb bag of shot! If you shoot the 3" shell it is a good killer at closer ranges. It can also shoot slugs for bigger critters.

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I am using titegroup in place of unique. 6grs. in my 47LC and 7grs. in my 44 mag for mid speed loads. Groups are VERY good.

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I like their SE EXTRA subsonic. It's in a purple and yellow brick. I shoot squirrels and rabbits with good results. They have a super sniper 60gr. that needs a quick twist barrel to group good, but it is death at short range from a handgun.

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