Vegeta Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I know this gets asked all the time but I did a search for it and nothing 1" versus 30mm is there a vast difference in light transmission or what Brother wants a S&B 8x56 for deer shooting, he has a sako 75 and already has 1" scope rings, should he bother getting the 30mm which would require new scope rings and therefore more money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Don't bother, in my opinion. I have scopes of the same brand in 1" and 30mm. The light-gathering is minimal. Bear in mind that a 30mm scope weighs noticeably more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Don't bother, in my opinion. I have scopes of the same brand in 1" and 30mm. The light-gathering is minimal. Bear in mind that a 30mm scope weighs noticeably more. Cool its great to hear from someone with scopes of the same brands in 1" and 30mm. Thanks for that :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Remember it been posted before and light transmission was the same only advantage is more adjustment for windage and elevation so more suitable for longer ranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Remember it been posted before and light transmission was the same only advantage is more adjustment for windage and elevation so more suitable for longer ranges Cheers for that, wont need that on a hunting scope really as wont be playing around with the elevation ***** etc very often. Thanks again folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 My 2 hungarian scmidts 25/30mm tube which is at the rear of the photo. Absolutely no difference what so ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 The reply I was waiting for - well done Ive Christ your stuff is clean isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Stuart Last night i was trawling over a recent land fill where the grass has'nt taken hold and the base soil is clay ......... You should had seen the Hmr and myself after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 beautiful guns mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks Can't beat a bit of wood ..........both stocks have been nitromorsed ,all small dents and scratches sanded out and re stained btw . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 You lucky man you. They are 2 cracking set ups. One very jealous poster here Isn't it amazing what you learn after spending loads of money on stuff. I now know while i love my NXS scope it is over kill for hunting and suited to the range and summer evenings for long range rabbits. :lol: two thumbs up for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Bear in mind that some 30mm tubes are external dimensions covering a 1" tube inside. They're not always the 30mm you think they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Bear in mind that some 30mm tubes are external dimensions covering a 1" tube inside. They're not always the 30mm you think they are. The sneaky ******* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 You lucky man you. They are 2 cracking set ups. One very jealous poster here Isn't it amazing what you learn after spending loads of money on stuff. I now know while i love my NXS scope it is over kill for hunting and suited to the range and summer evenings for long range rabbits. :lol: two thumbs up for you Originally on my HMR was a Leupold 6.5 x 20 x 40 Vari X III which was absolutely ideal for stretcthing the legs of this calibre in Daylight conditions using a Harris but at night shooting off sticks it took to long to line the target up due to whiteout and a few lucky bunnies lived another day .With the quick eye focus of the Schmidt i now don't have that problem anymore . However i had to shoot some long maggies last week in daylight and the schmidt was found wanting I'm afraid but as most of my shooting is under lamp conditions I won't lose any sleep over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Originally on my HMR was a Leupold 6.5 x 20 x 40 Vari X III which was absolutely ideal for stretcthing the legs of this calibre in Daylight conditions using a Harris but at night shooting off sticks it took to long to line the target up due to whiteout and a few lucky bunnies lived another day .With the quick eye focus of the Schmidt i now don't have that problem anymore . That's exactly it, I have missed a few foxes already as it takes too long to acquire the target with the Night Force. The illuminated reticle is great for lamping but it is very difficult to get on the target before they trot off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo100 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 As previously stated there is no difference in light transmission for 30mm v 1" tubes. Also as previously staed there is a wider range of adjustment for 30mm tubes. I quote;- The other two potential advantages are pretty much mutually exclusive. First, some manufacturers' 30mm scopes use the same size internal lenses as those used in their 1" scopes. As a result, the larger tube's advantage is more windage and elevation adjustment range. Second, some 30mm scopes do actually have larger internal lenses. In this case image resolution will be slightly better (again all else being equal). The idea that a 30mm scope is brighter due to the tube size is pretty much a myth. If a 30mm Swarovski performs better in low light than a 1" Leupold it's due to better glass, coatings and light management. It has virtually nothing to do with the bigger tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnybasher07 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 cracking guns really nice wood and what stuart said really clean is it hard to take off the stain and sand it and then nitromorse it? my shotgun has been passed through the generations and has some bad dents and scratches on the stock so it would be good to do it. Cheers, GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I agree with all that has been said vegeta my 25mm kahles gathers some serious amount of light and is exceptionally clear during the day i have used 30mm tube scopes that wernt a patch on it my advice is if your bro already has the smaller rings go for the 1" tube and save himself a few €€€ Did you get your extrema yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I agree with all that has been said vegeta my 25mm kahles gathers some serious amount of light and is exceptionally clear during the day i have used 30mm tube scopes that wernt a patch on it my advice is if your bro already has the smaller rings go for the 1" tube and save himself a few €€€ Did you get your extrema yet? Yup we have decided to go with with the 1" tube and illuminated reticle (little red dot) Trying to get the cheapest quote for one now Haven't changed the benelli for the extrema yet as most gun dealers wont offer me decent value for it. Its an expensive mistake if ever I made one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 cracking guns really nice wood and what stuart said really clean is it hard to take off the stain and sand it and then nitromorse it? my shotgun has been passed through the generations and has some bad dents and scratches on the stock so it would be good to do it. Cheers, GM Without looking at a close up photo of your shotgun I can't really advise GM .But it is easy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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