Leupold VX6 - 34mm tube

[Iltasyuko]

I was reading specs on the Leupold VX6 and see the 4-24 has a 34mm tube. Do any other manufacturers use a 34mm tube - I am not aware of any.

Wonder why a tube this size? Adds weight and bulk and will limit ring options and force a buyer to have to also buy new rings if they wanted this scope. A 30mm diameter should give all the crosshair adjustment range needed.

 

[Shooting Centre]

Several of the high end target scopes use the 34mm tubes. It allows for much more adjustment.

 

[sheephunter]

A 30mm diameter should give all the crosshair adjustment range needed.

Really depends how much MOA of adjustment you need....extended ranges require a lot of adjustment.

 

[Iltasyuko]

Thanks, I didn't realize 34mm tubes were common with long range target scopes. That must be the market Leupold is going after with this scope - a small market. From a business point I am sure they could sell way more of this model by sticking with a 30mm tube.