Help with Savage 99 30-30

[380AUTO]

Yes Savage 99s WERE made in 30-30
Was yours drilled and tapped for a scope mount?

Mike

Hey Mike thanks for the response. It is actually only drilled and tapped for a period correct Lyman tang sight

[380AUTO]

Thanks everyone for the responses I will most likely drop the rifle off at the gunsmiths it’s a nice old rifle in good shape and considering it more I feel like it deserves a proper fix.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

Marble's has a current production tang sight for the 99 with the lever safety that is drilled and tapped. There are also Lyman, Redfield and Williams receiver sights that properly fit the factory D&T screw holes on the top of the receiver behind the cocking indicator. The current production Williams receiver sight does NOT fit the tang screw holes. It is made for the rear scope mount holes on the later models, particularly those with the safety on the top. There are quite a few Savage 99's in 30-30, I have at least three, maybe 4 or 6?

[ericp]

The above advice on peening the threads is the best approach. I had a takedown 99 with 22 Highpower, 32-40, and 30-30 barrels. Had to do it to the 32-40 and 30-30 barrels. Take your time and check often.


Eric

[ascast]

You might try shimming the barrel on the front. It,s a common enough practice. You may have to take off some material as it's difficult to make really thin shims.
I have a 30-30 '99 also.

[ascast]

ps The Utica plant burned a couple weeks ago. I work about a block away. Good pics, search web for "Charlestown Mall fire"