Originally Posted by Dogger
recommendations please:

listed in order of priority:
30mm

set and forget


thanks


These two criterion don't really correlate with each other. 30mm only makes sense if you need additional travel or a bigger tube to fit electronics.

Originally Posted by Dogger
recommendations please:

listed in order of priority:

no more than a 42mm objective
BRIGHT (62 year old eyes) glass with a reticle optimized for hunting in low light


thanks


42 mm is not the "best" to get the "brightest" image unless you stay with lower magnifications.

However, within your wants;

Originally Posted by rovert
Meopta Meopros and Vortex Razor LH are the first two that come to mind, but they are 1" tubes.