Thanks for the reply to my query, your comments have given me food for thought. After spending some time online, I found that one of the things that became very important was the style of the reticle. I would like to have a BDC should I have occasion to do some long range shooting and have found that every manufacturer has their own take. I really like the Swarovski Z3 (3-9 x 42) but alas, my pockets are not quite that deep on this one. I am now leaning toward a Nikon Monarch M5 3-12 x 42 with their new(er?) MK1-MOA reticle. Here is my next thought to sort through; a more period correct scope or the more modern one. The idea is period correct on the 99 and use it as the bush gun that it has alway been and then eventually by a new system designed for primarily long distance. One can never have too many rifles can one? I'll keep you posted.