New to forum. GREAT site. Now on to my issue:
I am having a longrange (out to about 800 yards) hunting rifle built (30 Hart) and will be purchasing glass shortly . Size and weight are a consideration as I have to lug this thing around western Montana. I have however, ordered a McMillan stock in their new Edge technoIogy which saves about a half pound to compensate for a heavier scope. I am seriously considering Premier Reticle , USO or NF in that order of preference based on my current knowledge of each. (S&B would be on the list but it seems that their total elevation adjustments and their reticle selections are limited.) Probably will go with a 3X15 or 17(ish) range but would seriously consider a 3X12 if I found the right one.
My question actually concerns the size of the tube. For my purposes, what does the 30 vs 34mm tube do for, or against, me? I only need about 7 Mil of adjustment to reach my most distant targets. Is there an inherint advantage to going to the 34mm? I know the rings cost more. I am just wondering whether tube diameter needs to be a consideration when making my final decision.
Thanks a bunch.
I am having a longrange (out to about 800 yards) hunting rifle built (30 Hart) and will be purchasing glass shortly . Size and weight are a consideration as I have to lug this thing around western Montana. I have however, ordered a McMillan stock in their new Edge technoIogy which saves about a half pound to compensate for a heavier scope. I am seriously considering Premier Reticle , USO or NF in that order of preference based on my current knowledge of each. (S&B would be on the list but it seems that their total elevation adjustments and their reticle selections are limited.) Probably will go with a 3X15 or 17(ish) range but would seriously consider a 3X12 if I found the right one.
My question actually concerns the size of the tube. For my purposes, what does the 30 vs 34mm tube do for, or against, me? I only need about 7 Mil of adjustment to reach my most distant targets. Is there an inherint advantage to going to the 34mm? I know the rings cost more. I am just wondering whether tube diameter needs to be a consideration when making my final decision.
Thanks a bunch.