I have several original 98s, military and Oberndorf Commercials, and after using both styles on original and custom built 98 actioned guns, I prefer the Model 70 style safety would recommend that beyond question. Most of the custom 98 actioned rifles have adopted the Winchester style safety even without the scope issue. IMHO, easier to use, faster(a whole lot faster) and more 'instinctive' to use. Dave (BTW, I have one of the new CZ Safaris in a 505 Gibbs, great gun, and the muzzle brake on it works wonders. Yeah, I know, load, lots of flash, but its my shoulder guys so call me a woosy.)