8-22-2004 I saw a 1917 or 1918 Sav 99 250-3000 take down for $200 on a gun show table. I offered $175 and got it.
Under the barrel I found a very thin metal shim someone had added to get the barrel to lock up tight.
I got a Shilen 6mmPPC 21", 5 pound, 14" twist take off barrel from Ebay for $75 + $12 shipping.
I cut Sav 99 threads and Sav 99 breech releif cuts. I cut a 6mmBR chamber.
I made some wedges so I could fixture the tapered receiver to drill and tap for scope mounts.
11-30-2007 I went to the range and shot 75 gr Vmax bullets that would group at 50 yards but keyholed at 100 yards.
2-15-2008 I returned to the range with 65 gr Vmax and it would group at 100y.
I think I now own (5) Sav 99s:
.308 been in the family since 1965
303 Sav 1907 $78 and came with an old box of ammo 2001
250-3000 take down 1918 $175 2004
30-30 1903 $560 2007
.308 99C $350 2008