LOL! My old 10 gauge muzzleloader loaded with 110 grains of Fg and 1 5/8 oz of bismuth BB.
If you draw a tag next year let me know, I know an excellent guide. Got a bird with him every year I have drawn a tag.
I have moved mine several times during a range session without any loss of zero. It does take a significant amount of force to get it both unlocked and locked back in place so I'm sure that has some bearing on consistency. My rifle averages about 1.5 inch groups with my handloads, which I...
I have a 1954 also, in 300 Savage. Has a Weaver K4 60B scope in Weaver flip-over mounts. Heck of a fine deer rifle for my neck of the woods.
My father also hunted with a 99 in 300 Savage, so like you I had to have one!