30mm vs 1-inch tubes

[Cheesehead]

A lot of good advise has been laid out already. My vote is to stay with a 1” tube. Personally, I have a 1” & a 30mm on the two rifles I shoot most. I like them both, but my preference is with the 1”. Not as much bulk & if you try to resale a 30mm scope for some odd reason it throws a red flag to some people. Also, this is my first post

+1 for a first post

 

[manitou1]

I believe 30mm tubes are a bit stronger too. Leupy has bigger tubes and are pretty light, so a 30mm tube does not necessarily mean a heavy scope.

 

[Schaaf]

Other than my Kimber Classic, all my rifles have 30mm tubes. The Kimber just looks better with a 1”.

 

[jpretle]

The less bulk the better for a hunting rifle. Stick w/ a 1" tube.

 

[badkarma6]

I have a Vortex Razor Gen II 5x-27x56mm with a 34mm tube. The thing is an absolute brick. It weighs 3lbs. There is absolutely no reason to have a scope like this unless you’re sniping Taliban from a mile away. If anyone wants to buy it, I’ll gladly sell it to you. I’m sure everyone will raise their hand after this stellar sales pitch.