Thanks for the thoughts. The barrel is bulged. I am passing on this one.

Well I am looking at another lever action shotgun. I haven't seen the gun yet. Anyway in asking the dealer questions about the bore he said it looked great other than a ring in the bore about 2 inches from the end of the muzzle. They don't have any idea about why it is there and they say otherwise t...

As requested here is another picture of my 1887 a la Arnie with my 2000 Victory http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/james4570/1887Victory.jpg So I am looking at this 1901 and it has something going on at the muzzle that I haven't seen is this some option http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287...

Took the above out today and it is mostly all good news. The 1887 even with a pitted barrel patterned pretty well and smoked all clays when I did my part. The Remington just got back for warranty work due to jamming and feed 2.5 boxes without a hitch. The 1886 digested my reloads well but I need to ...

I am bummed. I got an email this morning that they both just sold. The search continues. All things happen for a good reason in my life. There is a better one out there for me and I enjoy the journey of finding it.

Thanks all,

Winchester is still making 25-35 ammo not so for the 32-40. Reading up on Ken Waters Pet Loads 32 Special jacketed bullets do not have the cannelure in the correct location for 32-40 rounds. Further research is on-going.

John

I have found a couple of Savage 99s that would appear to meet my price range and other requirements. One is chambered in 25-35 and the other in 32-40. My gut would tell me the 32-40 would be the better deer round out to 100-150 yards but would appreciate opinions as I have never own either cartridge...

Thanks. The upper bow was made for my Dad in the 40s or 50s by a local bowyer in San Diego. I believe his name was Frank Eicholtz. We quit shooting it in the 70s-80s fearing we might damage the skin or the leather grip. It is covered in rattlesnake. My Dad used to keep pet ratlesnakes. One bit him w...

I have been wanting an original 1887 for a long time. Most I have seen have been pretty rough with a lot of pitting on the receivers and banged up wood. I finally found one that looked and was claimed to be in original condition without the previously stated maladies. Other than a few boggered screw...

I wish I knew what model she is. Informed opinions are welcomed. If anyone has a similar vintage and a set of calipers I would guess the diameter at the muzzle would be a good indication if my 20" barrel has been cut down. My calipers read .714" at the muzzle. That seems big to me. In all ...

Thanks for the kind words and advice. I ordered three boxes of ammo from Reeds. Factory ammo is drawing a premium on GB. If the guns shoots well I wll start reloading.

Manufacture date 1920. Here are pictures of my hunting buddies also. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/james4570/Savage.jpg http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/james4570/dogsatlakeMorena.jpg http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/james4570/Dogsatbeach.jpg I think the barrel has been cu...

Picked up my GunBroker.com Savage 303 tonight . The Auction didn't mention it was a takedown model so that was a plus. It was listed as a carbine and it certainly has a 20" barrel but I am somewhat concerned that it has been bobbed to 20" because it is so square at the end and basically no...

I am a San Diegan and am always up for a shoot.

Thank you. Yes have read that both 30-30 and 30-40 brass can be formed into 303 Savage rounds. I am going to hold off buying reloading gear until I am satisfied with the gun enough to make the investment. I have only seen a few pictures to date. Rusty if you find your ammo send me an email at james4...

Good morning gentlemen,

I won an auction for an old Savage 99 in 303 Savage. Any advive on procuring some ammo would be appreciated. I know Gad Custom has ammo and will eventually begin reloading.

Thanks

Gentlemen, thanks for the feedback. I could afford what I see with screw in chokes but figure I should wait until I run across a fully rifled barrel. I am seeing the rifle barreled versions going for 2X the screw in choke versions. Just can't see paying $2150 plus for a rifle I will use occassionall...

I am thinking about getting one of these shotguns for deer hunting. I note that while in production there was both a full rifled barrel and a smooth bore with a screw in rifled choke available. These things seem to be scarce as hen's teeth and the one I see on GunBrokers ihas the screw in chokes. An...

I would be sorely tempted with interchangable barrels in
243, 7-08, 308, 338 Fed, 358 Win or 25-06, 270, 30-06, 35 Whelen. While they are at it throw both a Straight and pistol grip receiver in the combo.

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