savage 99 iron sight

movze · December 10, 2008, 09:05 PM

Hello, this is my first post, I really like your forums. My question, my gun is shooting 5 inches right and Iv'e tried to tap the front sight to the right some, but it won't budge. Does anyone have any helpful hints ? ( Also my gun is a savage 300 model 99, made in 1950) Thanks

Superhouse 15 · December 10, 2008, 09:26 PM

Try a little cleaner or lube, try to free up the part. If that won't work, try to adjust the rear sight. Also make sure you have the proper tools, good brass punch, good brass hammer, etc.

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Harry Bonar · December 10, 2008, 10:00 PM

Sir;
Yes, be sure your barrel is tightly supported in a good heavy vise and use a heavy hammer with a solid brass punch and strike lightly!
Your barrel might need re-crowned. Are your front sight and rear sights centered? If so it could be barrel crown. I assume you're using factory ammo.
5" is alot to be off if your sights are centered! Savage is a fine rifle and you might have a competent gunsmith (older man) give it a look.
Harry B.

December 10, 2008, 09:05 PM	#1
movze Junior Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Posts: 1	savage 99 iron sight Hello, this is my first post, I really like your forums. My question, my gun is shooting 5 inches right and Iv'e tried to tap the front sight to the right some, but it won't budge. Does anyone have any helpful hints ? ( Also my gun is a savage 300 model 99, made in 1950) Thanks

December 10, 2008, 09:26 PM	#2
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	Welcome Try a little cleaner or lube, try to free up the part. If that won't work, try to adjust the rear sight. Also make sure you have the proper tools, good brass punch, good brass hammer, etc. Welcome

December 10, 2008, 10:00 PM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	Savage Sir; Yes, be sure your barrel is tightly supported in a good heavy vise and use a heavy hammer with a solid brass punch and strike lightly! Your barrel might need re-crowned. Are your front sight and rear sights centered? If so it could be barrel crown. I assume you're using factory ammo. 5" is alot to be off if your sights are centered! Savage is a fine rifle and you might have a competent gunsmith (older man) give it a look. Harry B.