Savage Model 99 Sling options?

boboman42 · June 6, 2010, 01:10 PM

I just purchased a Savage Model 99. It has no sling swivels and I really do not want to drill into the stock.

Immediate sling options seem to be either get a muzzleloader lace-up sling or just not having a sling at all...

OR replacing the screw already in the front of the stock with a swivel and utilizing the screw in the grip cap and replacing it with a swivel... bad idea?

What are your suggestions?

Thanks!
Andrew

bamaranger · June 9, 2010, 02:25 PM

If you don't want to drill, don't.

Seems like there are some slings made for shotguns that feature loops on either end that might be sufficient. A bit of shopping should find some.

Cabela's is always a good start, as is Midway.

matrxx · June 10, 2010, 12:29 AM

+1,what bamaranger said,but I would drill the stock if I shoot it more often.

boboman42 · June 11, 2010, 09:00 PM

I'm checking out levergunleather.com
Looks like really great work.

SKHarris · June 14, 2010, 05:16 AM

My first field rifle was a model 99 and believe me, after a long day in the hills, the last thing you'll want to do is carry that heavy thing all the way home all while trying to tug a deer behind you. Mine was drilled by grandpa, and if it was good enough for him....

June 6, 2010, 01:10 PM	#1
boboman42 Junior Member Join Date: September 8, 2008 Posts: 4	Savage Model 99 Sling options? I just purchased a Savage Model 99. It has no sling swivels and I really do not want to drill into the stock. Immediate sling options seem to be either get a muzzleloader lace-up sling or just not having a sling at all... OR replacing the screw already in the front of the stock with a swivel and utilizing the screw in the grip cap and replacing it with a swivel... bad idea? What are your suggestions? Thanks! Andrew

June 9, 2010, 02:25 PM	#2
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	don't If you don't want to drill, don't. Seems like there are some slings made for shotguns that feature loops on either end that might be sufficient. A bit of shopping should find some. Cabela's is always a good start, as is Midway.

June 10, 2010, 12:29 AM	#3
matrxx Member Join Date: September 17, 2007 Location: Houston,T.X Posts: 31	+1,what bamaranger said,but I would drill the stock if I shoot it more often.

June 11, 2010, 09:00 PM	#4
boboman42 Junior Member Join Date: September 8, 2008 Posts: 4	I'm checking out levergunleather.com Looks like really great work.

June 14, 2010, 05:16 AM	#5
SKHarris Junior Member Join Date: May 28, 2010 Posts: 10	My first field rifle was a model 99 and believe me, after a long day in the hills, the last thing you'll want to do is carry that heavy thing all the way home all while trying to tug a deer behind you. Mine was drilled by grandpa, and if it was good enough for him....