NRA Gun of the Week: Savage Model 99

American Hunter Staff

posted on December 26, 2015

Support NRA American Hunter DONATE

Arthur Savage was ahead of his time with his Model 99. Learn more about the hammerless lever action from Savage Arms in this latest edition of NRA's Gun of the Week, hosted by American Rifleman's Editor in Chief, Mark Keefe.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: 99F
• Action: lever-action, center-fire rifle
• Caliber: .308 Win.
• Magazine: internal rotary; five-round capacity
• Barrel: 22”
• Stock: walnut
• Trigger Pull: 6 lb. 12oz.
• Sights: drilled-and-tapped receiver; post front, adjustable rear
• Overall Length: 41.5”
• Weight: 7 lbs. 12 ozs. with optic
• Twist: 1:12” RH
• Value: $305 to $860 (Blue Book of Gun Values, 36th Ed.)

For more information, go to SavageArms.com.

Latest

Silencer Central Applauds Suppressor Endorsement from National Medical Organization

Silencer Central applauds the official position on suppressors from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS/F). The position supports the use of suppressors as vital hearing-protection equipment for shooters.

News, Guns & Gear

Field Tested: Seirus Heatwave Winter Weight Baselayers

See how the Seirus Heatwave Winter Weight Baselayers hold up to a November whitetail hunt in Saskatchewan.

News, Gear

Trail Guns: 9mm vs. 10mm Auto Pistols for Bear Defense

Do 9mm pistols make sense for bear defense? Or is 10mm Auto the lowest you should go? B. Gil Horman investigates the similarities, differences and limits of each.

News, Ammo

Recipe: Venison Bourguignon

What sets this dish apart is the luxurious sauce—a velvety reduction of wine and broth that thickens over time, coating the venison in a rich, glossy finish.

News, Wild Game Recipes

NRA Protests Shooting Ban at Bears Ears National Monument

The National Rifle Association has joined a group of sportsman's organizations in filing a protest with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over the BLM’s final management plan curtailing sport shooting opportunities at Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) in Utah.

News, New For 2024

Bears Ears National Monument Chestnutlede

NRA Contributions Recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) highlighted the aid it continues to receive from the NRA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers during an Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting on Dec. 2.

News, New For 2024