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I like older redfield wideviews 2 x7, or 3x9, they work for me.

I like the modern glass alot.

it's a little heavier than the KV. It is real clear. I'm going to shoot it but will probably put the KV back on the EG and put the Bushnell on something else.

I have that scope on an AR in 6.5 Grendel. Light transmission is fine, but the reticle seems a little too thin/fine for low light conditions. The outer legs of the reticle seem thinner/finer than average and much smaller/finer than the Leupold Heavy Duplex.

Trying to decide between the 1.5-5 and the 2-7. Most of my shots are going to be 125 yd and under. Post Oak Savannah with native grass, scattered Mesquite and lots of post oak trees, big post oak trees. Some Evergreen Yaupon Holly which makes a great screen to hide behind. 1.5-5 on one of the 99s, and the 2-7 on the other 99. Carry them both in, that way I can't lose. Lol! Really appreciate all the help and suggestions. Either way it should work out just fine.

A '57 99 will have the low comb and you might be able to get that 1.5-5x20 a bit lower on the receiver than the 2-7x33 for a better cheek weld. My '57 99F comes up and points perfectly with a 1.5-5x20 heavy duplex, but I have a rather round face shape and a lower mounted scope works well. That said as I get older I do appreciate a few more x's in my sitting rifle scope to judge antlers or pick a path through the brush. That 99 is my walking around rifle and for that the 1.5-5x20 would be perfect that is if I still did much walking around still hunting. I am kind of surprised to read that you mostly shoot shorter range in Texas. That heavy duplex reticle really stands out in dim light against brush, but it sure isn't a target or long range reticle.

The piece of property where I hunt is only 20 acres. It has cattle grazing on three sides. The other side is a grass air strip. Since the deer don't have to compete with the cattle for food there are some good native food sources for the deer. Dewberries, Chickasaw plums, Mesquite beans, and what they really seem to love in the winter time is perennial rye grass. They will come to the feeder for some corn but once we have our first cold spell and the rye grass comes up they don't bother with the corn. I'm the only one hunting on this piece of property, it belongs to a friend of mine that lives in San antonio. Deer aren't huge, typical size for this area but they are healthy. The only problem are the feral hogs. Have to try and get out here when the weather warms up and encourage them to go elsewhere.