Timplant
Lil-Rokslider
Trijicon credo 2.5 -15 on my new 10/22 I built. perfect for me and the way I hunt.
This is exactly what I have on my squirrel rifle and it works great for all the reasons you mentioned.Athlon 3-12x40 talos with adjustable parallax is perfect for small game. Has enough magnification for longer shots but the adjustable parallax lets you find tune the focus for close shots