The early 99's were quite elegant, but got humpy in the tang area, later on, though.

I shot a whack of jackrabbits near MooseJaw Sask. while I was in basic training, using a .300 Savage M99 - one from the 50's or 60's iirc. Couple coyotes too.

I used 110gr. Hp's driven close to or just over 3,000fps. Worked a treat, but not much left of the bunnies for 'fare'- ended up being dog food on the cousin's ranch.

The 99's were good rifles too. Classics, just as the 95's were.