The Mauser is a very nice rifle..... its action was copied by the US government for use in building the 1903 Springfield. Mauser is considered a slightly better action than the Springfield version.

There are a gazillion scopes from which to choose - some better than others. If it helps, here's a category list compiled by the always controversial Chuck Hawks:

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One thing I'd point out for consideration - not necessarily a recommendation, since everyone has a specific need - It is rumored that Bushnell is either discontinuing/renaming/restyling/combining/whatever their Elite 3200 and 4200 line of scopes.... so dealers are beginnning to discount their present inventory fairly well. I have waited until after Christmas and until I saw the one I wanted at a price I thought was pretty good - not a steal, but close enough to what I wanted to pay. I just bought a new Elite 3200 3-9x40mm in gloss finish for $159.99 shipped..... not bad for a scope good enough for my needs. The matte finish is about $5 less. If you wait a while (and if Bushnell will suit your needs), you might see even better prices, but I was happy paying that.

Frank