In the end I spend over an hour browsing scopes at the gun shop and decided on getting an Athlon scopes argos btr 8-34x56.
I was torn between a Swarovski and the one I picked.
In the end the Athlon was a great deal, very clear sight picture approx. 90% of the quality of the Swarovski at almost half the price.
I particularly love the side parallax adjustment and the first plane reticle, which is superfine with with accurate hold over marks at any magnification.
It does get slightly hazy beyond around 24x magnification, but nothing detrimental. Seeming it’s going on a .22 I don’t think it will be an issue!!
Just waiting for Lithgow to send my rifle to the dealer