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The brass was full length sized. It chambered and fired with no problem. I was not happy with this grouping but it is a start.

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I did get to the range for a 100 yard test of this load 100 gr Sierra soft point over 32 gr of imr 4895. The 99 could use a lot better trigger!!!!

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I am using 32 grs. Of IMR 4895 for 100 gr sierra bullets It is from Sierra load data. It is a near minimum load for about 2500 fps.

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I signed up last month. Lookin for a rocking chair that squeaks so they know I'm still breathing. Seriously I heard a complaint about the inflated price of burial plots. That's not to bad considering how long you get to use it.

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Casastahle,

You done good. Beautiful rifle. Original Rocky Mountain front and rear sights.

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I think the Savage will do well at 300 yards. The marlin Weill do 200 + with leverevolution
Ammo.

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Makes me wonder about mining berms at the range? Could use a cat lidderbox scoop and a gallon bucket.

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I used Rem. 150gr "express core-lokt" in the 93. It was what I grabed up.

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I know 25 is a sight-in range, but the surprise to me was how well the 93 did. Any well made rifle should do a MOA at 25. It did as well as the scoped rifles I had at the range. Ghost scope

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I took my Marlin 93, 30-30 and Savage 99, 243 to the range. Now I have to get this done at 100 yards. The Savage has a scope but no scope on the 93. https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/480250_522839884414609_2031348195_n.jpg targets make me appreciate accuracy of leverguns again. ...

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Recoil/kick? I have been shooting a local service rifle match with my Mosin Nagant M44. It takes 35 to 45 rounds. It makes other guns seen mild. Tolerating recoil takes focus on target, trigger control, and hearing protection, and other shooting skills. And a gun you can shoot. My worst experience w...

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I have .223, 30-30x2, .308 bolt , 30-06 x2, 7.62x54r, and the savage 99 243. If
Any thing I'm over gunned. But the 99 really is a great rifle for balance and style. It went to the top of the list.

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I have a .308 bolt action and a M44 Mosin that I can shoot all day as recoil is no issue. I guess I hang on to the Savage 99 .243 to see what it will do on deer and hogs. If I can find a place to hunt this year.

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I have reported here on my new to me Savage 99F .243. I have some idea of trading it for a 99 in .308. I have killed a deer with .308 and it is a hammer. How does the 243 do as a deer round?

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Southern and western folks talk a lot slower. It was supposed to be Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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Test run today. It is easy to use, very little recoil. Light weight. Next step is good scope, and sling.

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I took my new Savage 99F .243 for a test run. Sellier and Bellot rounds would not extract. I had to tap them out with a dowel. Regular Winchester superX 100 gr extracted without problem. I guess I'll stick to the Winchester.

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It is a 99F with a rotary Magazine, lever safety, cocking indicator, factory drilled for scope. Serial # 934792.

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Beautiful rifle, very classy.

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If you use the data supplied with the Lee it usually well below max. I don't do max loads anyhow. It's not worth the risk. That is my plan to use brass used in the gun. It's is only 243 I have.

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My "new " Savage 99 in 243. I got a Lee classic loader which just neck resizes. Will Thad do for the Savage? It works for a bolt gun, will it work for the lever?

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Better photo

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Make up some nice cast bullets and Trailboss loads.

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The story: I went to the pawn shop in Lubbock 50th and ave P. people stacked up buying every thing semi and plastic on one end of the counter. At the other end stands surplus, lever action , and muzzle loaders. When I asked to see the savage I had to tell the clerk which one it was. I doubt he had M...

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With that 93 Marlin and this Savage 99 I guess I am a following a different path as every where I go the tupper ware guns are selling like hotcakes. Nothing like a 50 or 60 year old rifle.

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I am not sure of the model. It seems to have been made in the 1950's. I will get a photo as soon as i can.

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Plastic is every where, but wood and steel get my attention.

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Reporting; last week I traded a dreaded "plastic" pistol for a savage 99 in 243. It is a pre tang safety model. I have not got it to the range. The price tag was $449. He gave me an even trade

I had a desire for one since the 60's. it balances great.

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When tumbling rifle brass do you de-cap before tumbling or after?

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If situation is that bad I am going to be looking for a rifle.

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My answer!!! I cut the shells salvaged the lead. cut again and discarded the powder, about 1/4 cup.

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My wife and I are moving after 20 years. I shoot lots of hand gun and rifle ammo but little shotgun. Apparently in some past time past some one gave me a couple of boxes of 12 gauge reloads. Some are really poorly made. What is the best way to dispose of these shells? I am thinking of cutting them t...

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My traditions PA pellet flintlock. The cast underlug broke I foraged one of a iron and attached with JB weld. It has held better than the original.

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I found one listed on the "Track of the Wolf" store that looks good to me. its not fancy but seems appropriate for leverguns

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categorie ... SE-SB-T-49
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Good information here!!! Mosts cases are to long for the lever action carbines. These are good suggestions. Jdad, I'll think about it. How old is that Redhead case?

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I have this nice Marlin 93. I have been looking for a nice appropriate gun case thats not "camo", "tactical" or wallyworld. Most of the products I see are vintage and really damaged over time or new and don''t fit the lever gun style. I have been looking for something leather can...

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Ruger #1 international in 7x57 Mauser!!!!!!!!!!

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These two Marlin rifles are very smooth and accurate. These are separated by 30 years.

The top two are really smooth and accurate.

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Well I did it made some pan lube 30-30 bullets. I used a cut off 7.62x54r steel round as a cutter to get the bullets out of the lube. I use one third petroleum jelly and two thirds. toilet bowl wax ring and one tea spoon Lee Alox. I will let you know how these shoot. http://i209.photobucket.com/albu...

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up grade of 30-30!!!! I don't think there is any round you can put in a re-chambered 30-30 rifle that will give you enough improvement to make it worth while. The Ackley Improved give only 5% you can get that with the new Leverevolution ammo. If you need more from a lever gun Id go with .308 MX or ....

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I have a "93" a later model of the 1893 and a 1936 both have the square bolt. They are not at smooth running as my 336 with the round bolt. I think the 336 is stronger with the bolt more surrounded with steel. With normal ammo it will not make a difference. I would not use "hot" ...

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Well I have some toilet bowl seating wax and some petroleum jelly and will experiment with some olive oil and Johnson wax as additives. This is not a scientific approach. This follows recipes I have seen. I will report back

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I have seen dozens of formulas maybe best described as recipes. I am going to try toilet bowl was and about 5% lee alox with some Johnson wax maybe 5% However that "slick 50" and white lithium grease sounds promising.

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This is resurrecting and old thread. What would be a good substitute for beeswax? Will these formulas word for cast gas check 30-30 bullets at 2000fts ? I did some research on home made bullet lube. the recipies are many and with a dizzing arey of formulas. But beeswax is a very common ingrediant.

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I took matters into my own hands. With a wooden mallet and some care and time I ended with the finger lever as you see it. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb108/RickFoster/2012-04-15194352-1.jpg There is a small problem at the lower part of the finger lever with a small bend that needs further st...

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These guys are having to much fun!!! "Don't do this at home." stuff. Sweeping up range powder is asking for trouble.

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Well I took the rifle to a gun smith who diagnosed the problem as a bent finger lever. seeing no handling or tool marks to indicate after factory damage, I am guessing that it was sent from factory in this shape. The photo show my old "Revelation" next to this new Marlin. The repaired leve...

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What range is this match?

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I like the looks of this one by Jeff's outfitters. I am not sure that it will fit the 93. Bob's advertises the Ladder sights for $100. I really don't need such a sight on a 30-30 but would be fun to hit a long range target.

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