Thanks everyone, for your responses.

Gregg, I am looking at Euro glass, so clarity and image quality should be a given.

Sitting on a field yesterday evening, I noted that I could see my reticle well after my ability to count / judge antler tines had passed (through my scope or Swaro binos).

Pretty sure that sealed the deal on the pre-requisite for a lit dot. Unless the upcharge is minimal or i find a deal, I will likely be going non-illuminated.