It's not the new Hawkeye. I'm skeptical about new products their first year out. But the M77 MkII is tried and true so I'm looking forward to many years of enjoyment. Right now it's wearing an old Simmons Whitetail 4.5x20x50 but before season starts it will be wearing a Leopold. I'm only confused about one thing with it. I'm not sure how to get the bolt out without having to unscrew screw tothe bolt release. I may be doing something wrong.