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**Mike Irwin** · August 9, 2008, 01:55 PM

That would tend to be an absolutely KILLER price for a .284 with 4 boxes of ammunition.

The last .284 I saw was pushing $1k, and I've seen a few over $1k.

"Mike Irwin seems to be the expert & major owner of these
rifles..."

Thank ye for the effusive compliment.

Unfortunately, I have but one Savage 99, an EG made in 1936.

I remember the very first time I saw a picture of a 99, it was on the cover of American Rifleman magazine around 1975.

The graceful lines absolutely hooked me.

I have also become quite enamored with the .300 Savage cartridge. I own three rifles chambered in .300 Savage, the 99, a Remington 722, and a Remington 81.

But, a friend of mine is moving to California in a few weeks. He e-mailed me and told me that he was giving me his .300 Savage because he knows that I will appreciate it.

His asking price?

Dinner.

To be honest, I'd much rather he stay on the East coast.

August 9, 2008, 01:55 PM	#21
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	That would tend to be an absolutely KILLER price for a .284 with 4 boxes of ammunition. The last .284 I saw was pushing $1k, and I've seen a few over $1k. "Mike Irwin seems to be the expert & major owner of these rifles..." Thank ye for the effusive compliment. Unfortunately, I have but one Savage 99, an EG made in 1936. I remember the very first time I saw a picture of a 99, it was on the cover of American Rifleman magazine around 1975. The graceful lines absolutely hooked me. I have also become quite enamored with the .300 Savage cartridge. I own three rifles chambered in .300 Savage, the 99, a Remington 722, and a Remington 81. But, a friend of mine is moving to California in a few weeks. He e-mailed me and told me that he was giving me his .300 Savage because he knows that I will appreciate it. His asking price? Dinner. To be honest, I'd much rather he stay on the East coast. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.