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    Posted: June/21/2011 at 15:39
I'm curious as to what the major differences are... or rather, if my assumptions are correct.   In my mind, the 30mm has more internal adjustment, or at least the potential for more, and allows more light through the scope... this latter being the one i'm shaky on :p

are there any other major differences, other than the obvious price differences?
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Possible weight savings in 1" vs. 30 mm.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote supertool73 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/21/2011 at 15:53
Also 30mm are stronger.  The tube size has nothing to do with how much light can go through the scope.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/21/2011 at 15:57
Not always, but usually a larger tube diameter does allow for more elevation.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dyelynn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/21/2011 at 16:08
Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

http://opticstalk.com/30mm-vs-1inch-tube-for-light_topic3828.html


tusir... i did try to search first, but for some reason it didn't work.
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Cosmetically nicer looking under curtain circumstances Wink
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/21/2011 at 17:22
All things being equal (wall thickness, material properties, etc), the 30mm is stronger.
I also like lucytuma's comment, they just look better in many cases. Especially with larger objectives.
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Also the turrets on the 1" works off one spring while the 30mm tube supports individual adjustments for each turret [Horizontal & vertical seperately] & it does nicer.
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