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Old September 12, 2011, 05:29 PM   #3
Scorch
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There is no .30 Savage.

To the best of my knowledge, the Savage 1899 was only offered in 22 High Power, 303 Savage, 250-3000, 25-35 WCF, and 30 WCF (30-30 Winchester). I have seen one in 38-55, but I have no way of knowing whether or not it was original. After the name change to "Model 99" about 1920, there were other cartridges offered, most notably the 300 Savage, and after the frame change about 1950-ish there were a whole slew of cartridge offerings based on the 308 Win family of cartridges (22-250, 243, 308, 358 Win) and in the late 1970s a 375 Winchester version was offered.

So which one do you have? If your receiver says Savage Model 99, it is most likely a 300 Savage, if it says Model 1899, it is most likely a 303 Savage (30-30 barrels were marked .30-30 W). Look at the top of the receiver ring to see which one you have.
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