The debate over 1in and 30mm - Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40mm Rifle Scope, 1" Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

Alright so the scope is of Leupold quality and very lite when compared to other brands. I was back and forth between Leupold and Vortex for a couple of days before ordering this specific scope. The eye relief at least for me is a solid four inches so it works nice for those of us that run a full stock or adjustable at max length to keep your cheek on the wield. I went back and forth on researching the advantages of a 1in tube vs 30mm and after receiving this scope in 30mm I realized my favorite Nikon scope was a 1 inch. Unless you are shooting long distance or have a rifle with mis aligned rails I would suggest going with the 1 inch scope tube. The 1 inch tubes are always cheaper, lighter, and look better while offering more options for rails and front lens sizes.