CCole
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First off, I have 2 savage model 99s chambered in .300 Savage, one the deluxe model with checkered stock and a Williams peep, the other is the standard model with a 3x9 scope. Both of these guns are around 70 years old (they were my grandfather's and a close friend of his). The standard model was factory refurbished (sent back to Savage) 10 or 15 years ago, the deluxe is in original, moderately used condition.
I haven't hunted in several years and am getting back into it this year (primarily hogs and whitetails in NW FL swamp and upland). My question is should I use these family "heirlooms" or stick with slugs in my 870. I tend to think if my grandfather, being the practical man he was, was still around he'd tell me to use 'em. But I expect they will take some relatively hard use due to conditions and terrain, particulary canoeing/stalking in the swamp. And if I do use one of the Savages, which shall I choose? I'm leaning toward the peep sight since most of my shots will be well under 100 yards but removing the scope/going open sight on the standard refurbished model is also an option. And finally, should I use the 150 or 180 grain factory loads?
I haven't hunted in several years and am getting back into it this year (primarily hogs and whitetails in NW FL swamp and upland). My question is should I use these family "heirlooms" or stick with slugs in my 870. I tend to think if my grandfather, being the practical man he was, was still around he'd tell me to use 'em. But I expect they will take some relatively hard use due to conditions and terrain, particulary canoeing/stalking in the swamp. And if I do use one of the Savages, which shall I choose? I'm leaning toward the peep sight since most of my shots will be well under 100 yards but removing the scope/going open sight on the standard refurbished model is also an option. And finally, should I use the 150 or 180 grain factory loads?