Generally, as I pointed out in the video, making a high erector ratio scope in a small tube is difficult and the higher the magnification goes, the more likely is someone to dial.
Still, I would prefer to see more of the smaller and lighter LPVOs. That is the exact feedback I gave to March after testing the Shorty.
If they used that know-how to make an even lighter 1-6x scope instead of an ultra short 1-8x with some compromises at high mag due to shallow DOF, I would jump on that.
You are right, there is no need for 50mrad of elevation travel in a low power scope. However, in a low magnification design, it really does not take much space to have good elevation range. Restricting it from 50 mrad to 20 mrad of travel will not make a huge difference.
As far as 1" tube scopes go, I have been lobbying manufacturers to make an ultralight and ultra short FFP 1-3x or 1-4x with bright illuminated reticle and 2 - 2.5 inches of eye relief for quite some time now, but no luck.
Everyone wants bigger, but for a carbine applications, 3x or 4x top end is totally fine. If I am already lugging around a 20+ ounce scope, I might as well go for something with a higher erector ratio.
However, if I can have a top notch 8 ounce scope with 3x on top end, it will be totally fine. If you keep eye relief short, you can get very nice FOV with a small eyepiece.
ILya