Just to report I ended up with a Weaver V3 (1-3 X 20) scope. I like it because of the FOV at 1X, it's small size (about the smallest scope in lengthI could find and I liked the 20 mm objective size - for the size and I do feel the 20 mm objective will be more than adequate for my eyes, this magnification and the hunting hours I hunt in), it was excellent optically to my eyes - and I compared side by sidetoa couple Leupold fixed and variable examples in dawn and dusk conditions outdoors. Plus it was in my <$200 price range. At the range, I'm very happy with it and hopefully it will work deer hunting. Thanks for all the comments and advice