What year did savage switch from a brass carrier to steel? Also why do most people prefer the brass to steel? And is it worth it to find a brass carrier?
Sidewinder99
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What year did savage switch from a brass carrier to steel? Also why do most people prefer the brass to steel? And is it worth it to find a brass carrier?
Sidewinder99
There were a bunch of different carriers, depends on when your gun was made, I've seen brass, steel, aluminum and case hardened spools.
If your gun has a steel carrier (spool) it is most likely from a WW2 era manufactured gun, they started using steel in a few of them because there was a shortage of brass due to all the ammo they were making for the war effort.
If it's a newer gun then it's probably aluminum, they started with those in the early 60's I believe.
I havent had it out but it looks to be case hardend. BTW thanks for the reply. Good info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Dog
Mine is a 1996 Model F with aluminum carrier ..would say the aluminum would hold up better but the brass provides the nostalgia to your rifle. Just my opiniion
Huh????Quote:
Originally Posted by SAVAGE099
Is that a typo? They haven't made 99F's since 1973.
oh im sorry i guess youre the only one allowed to talk on this...excuse me
Ummmmmm.......alright????
Was just gonna help you put a "correct" date to your rifle, but get snotty, it's way better that way.
I've seen case hardened ones falling in at 1954. Not saying yours is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sidewinder99