New Savage 99 owner

[Bwetherill]

I have a Savage 99 that’s been gifted to me from my brother. I see the serial number is 26.205 stamped on the bottom. I entered the number on a savage search site and it stated manufactured 1903. Not so sure if that’s correct, any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Also, where can I find ammo for this rifle, no local suppliers have any in stock... ugh

Thanks!
Brian

[deerhunter99]

What caliber is it ??

[drybean]

Welcome aboard

[Bwetherill]

.303


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[maddawg89]

My father has a sporterized Lee Enfield SMLE MK5 jungle carbine in .303

We buy ammo at a Academy

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[ttexastom]

Welcome from northeast georgia

[deerhunter99]

the 303sav and the 303Brit are not the same caliber, you must use 303 savage ammo !!!!

[Jeff518]

You are correct in it being 1903 mfg date.

[Bwetherill]

Thanks for your input guys! So as I’m learning this rifle, the .303 is a .308 diameter round; was confused when Grafs ammo listed it as such. Any experienced references if the Hornady rounds shoot well? I only have shooting experience with my Marlin 30-30 using Winchester or Remington ammo. Just want to get good ammunition for it and possibly knock a deer down this season!


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[bc160]

Hornady make a 150gr load. It has shot decent out of my 99 but I haven't taken any game with them but would not hesitate to do so.

[maddawg89]

the 303sav and the 303Brit are not the same caliber, you must use 303 savage ammo !!!!

Whoa... I forgot about the 303 Savage. I thought it was weird he would have a 303 British but I've seen stranger things in rifles

Thank you for catching my mistake!!

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[deerhunter99]

My 303sav shot Hornady bullets the best 150gr round nose !!!