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Elite 6500 vs Viper vs Weaver super slam
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 702484" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>I agree, however, if the tube thickness is constant from the smaller diameter to the larger is entirely a crapshoot because no manufacturer states that and never will.</p><p> </p><p>To maintain a thicker wall increases scope weight, an undesireable trait.</p><p> </p><p>I always look at the optic weight as it relates to the whole package. I don't want to lug around a tank unless it's on horseback and it in a scabbard,</p><p> </p><p>Notwithstanding, bigger tube more elevation travel. I know that well, I have an older Mark3 with a 1" tube and it's easy to run out of adjustment without a cant rail.</p><p> </p><p>Newer scopes are going to a one piece tube/erector compartment assembly, I presume welded as one piece. It would be very hard to draw the tube ends and erector compartment in one piece.</p><p> </p><p>One piece makes the entire (weldment) more rigid with a thinner wall.</p><p> </p><p>Like I stated, the biggest drawback is limited elevation travel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 702484, member: 39764"] I agree, however, if the tube thickness is constant from the smaller diameter to the larger is entirely a crapshoot because no manufacturer states that and never will. To maintain a thicker wall increases scope weight, an undesireable trait. I always look at the optic weight as it relates to the whole package. I don't want to lug around a tank unless it's on horseback and it in a scabbard, Notwithstanding, bigger tube more elevation travel. I know that well, I have an older Mark3 with a 1" tube and it's easy to run out of adjustment without a cant rail. Newer scopes are going to a one piece tube/erector compartment assembly, I presume welded as one piece. It would be very hard to draw the tube ends and erector compartment in one piece. One piece makes the entire (weldment) more rigid with a thinner wall. Like I stated, the biggest drawback is limited elevation travel. [/QUOTE]
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