Glass Recommendations for an Ultra-Light .22?

[u/jwubadubdub]

Oh wise reddit sages, lend me your knowledge.

I'm trying to decide on an optic for this little beauty. Started considering Leupold® VX-Freedom 2-7x33mm but I think I've settled on the VX-3HD 2.5-8x36 CDS-ZL Duplex, unless you heros have an alternative.

I was considering the vx3hd because it's dead simple and very light. This platform only weighs 3.5 lbs, so I'd like to complement it with light glass.

Use case on this one will be mostly for the gf to plink, she thinks it's pretty, but it'll also larp as a shtf small game hunter. Figured it's light weight will be a benefit if you're half starved. Bonus, about 200 rounds fit in the hollow stock.

Budget isn't really an issue, and can go up a bit if the value translates.

Waddya got??!?

*UPDATE After doing more digging I ended up ordering a Tract 22 Fire 4-12x40 AO EFR T-Plex Dot with Warne medium steel rings. Reviews put it at least on par with the Leupold freedom line's glass quality, only 16 oz, has adjustable parallax, quick reset turrets and the owner is awesome / easy to reach and gave a 5% discount because it was my first time buying with them.

Could probably save an ounce or three with different rings but I'm not going to split hairs as the platform will still be under 5 lbs

[u/Juno7]

I vote for the vx-freedom 2-7×33 with the rimfire-MOA reticle. Parallax is at 60 yards, lightweight, and you can do hold overs for shots farther out.

[u/jwubadubdub → u/Juno7]

This is probably the play

[u/Juno7 → u/jwubadubdub]

In my experience, people that dont really shoot/know guns like looking through a scope when they shoot. Your girlfriend would have an easier time with the scope rather than a little red dot.

[u/jwubadubdub → u/Juno7]

Ended up deciding on the tract fire 22 4-12 AO.

Super solid reviews, AO, quick reset turrets, 16 oz, only $475 cdn and the owner was dope and gave me an extra 5% off.