99 carrier change?

[Sidewinder99]

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

[Mad Dog]

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.

[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.

[SAVAGE099]

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

[Mad Dog]

Mine is a 1996 Model F with aluminum carrier

Huh????

Is that a typo? They haven't made 99F's since 1973.

[SAVAGE099]

oh im sorry i guess youre the only one allowed to talk on this...excuse me

[Mad Dog]

Ummmmmm.......alright????

Was just gonna help you put a "correct" date to your rifle, but get snotty, it's way better that way.

[Fireball]

I havent had it out but it looks to be case hardend. BTW thanks for the reply. Good info.

I've seen case hardened ones falling in at 1954. Not saying yours is.