Looks like S&W just bought Savage Arms.
I happen to like my Savage rifles, I sure hope this doesn't fuck up their secret sauce.
There's a very vocal cadre out there wanting the Model 99 back. I wonder if this is their moment!
21 October 2026
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Years ago I spoke with a Savage company man and asked about the 99 which had just been dropped. He advised that there was just no way it could be economically produced. Just too much complex machining and fitting.
ReplyDeleteWhat's economical for a starving, small Savage, might be doable for S&W...
DeleteIt *IS* a very complex design, but a 99 2.0 that's more rationalized could be possible.
I have two Savages I like. A 111 in .30-06 Spr and a Mark II in .22 LR. Both excellent shooters. If I needed another commercial bolt action Savage would be at the top of my short list.
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