Question on Savage 29 22lr pump

Winchester_73 · May 13, 2012, 10:29 AM

So I have this Savage 29. I wanted one for a long time, and I bought this about a year ago. I held out for an original unmolested 29. I love the gun, but I have yet to shoot it. Lately, I have gotten the itch to shoot it. I know this may seem like a stupid question, but I am wondering if it is safe or even a good idea to use 22 high velocity rounds in it. I ask because I have about 3 full cases (not bricks, cases: a case is 10 bricks) of federal blue box 22 high velocity. The gun has a 4 digit SN so I imagine it to be maybe 1929/1930?

Here are some pics. Its a pretty neat rifle.

I have always liked their logo. (Of course, no offense meant to Native Americans)

PetahW · May 13, 2012, 06:22 PM

I've used modern Hi-Speed ammo in my samey-same Stevens 75 for the last 9 years, w/o any issues.

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Chettt · May 14, 2012, 06:51 PM

That's a beautiful rifle. If it were mine I'd shoot the lower powered cartridges.

May 13, 2012, 10:29 AM	#1
Winchester_73 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,863	Question on Savage 29 22lr pump So I have this Savage 29. I wanted one for a long time, and I bought this about a year ago. I held out for an original unmolested 29. I love the gun, but I have yet to shoot it. Lately, I have gotten the itch to shoot it. I know this may seem like a stupid question, but I am wondering if it is safe or even a good idea to use 22 high velocity rounds in it. I ask because I have about 3 full cases (not bricks, cases: a case is 10 bricks) of federal blue box 22 high velocity. The gun has a 4 digit SN so I imagine it to be maybe 1929/1930? Here are some pics. Its a pretty neat rifle. I have always liked their logo. (Of course, no offense meant to Native Americans) __________________ Winchester 73, the TFL user that won the west

May 13, 2012, 06:22 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	I've used modern Hi-Speed ammo in my samey-same Stevens 75 for the last 9 years, w/o any issues. .

May 14, 2012, 06:51 PM	#3
Chettt Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2006 Posts: 238	That's a beautiful rifle. If it were mine I'd shoot the lower powered cartridges.