This forum is outstanding… Thank you all for the many insights and answers. I didn't hunt as a kid because my Father didn't. I joined the military and am back home after 32 years and just completed my first season at "Deer Camp," and absolutely love the process and experience. Because I never met my late father-in-law, and have two Sons of my own, this Savage 99 does have sentimental value to me and I'm determined to keep it, use it and shoot it with my boys. I've been reading lots of different threads in this forum and I'm really glad that I stumbled across this in my searches for info. I'll update when I solve this. In the meantime, thank you all for your time.