The 1999 bolt handle really lacks adequate clearance on a scope set in low rings. MRC is aware of this design problem and is contemplating a re-design. Ruger had the same problem with the early MKII's but introduced a deeper scalloped cut in them several years back which improved the clearance greatly. To me the 1999 does nothing really well or really poorly which is why, given its weight, I'd sooner use an M70 action for a CRF project.
