I ended up ordering a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42. The reviews and features all look great and i think the zoom range will best suit my use (hunting, plinking and casual target practice). The side parallax dial looks a lot friendlier than the end type.
The FOV is 28.8 to 8.2 feet at 100 yards. I tried a friends Vortex Crossfire 3-9x40 with a FOV at 34.1 to 12.6 feet. I didn't need the 3x but often found i wanted a bit more zoom.
Thanks for all the advice, will let you know how the new scope and Lithgow .22 goes
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