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Is there a difference between light transmission and being able to see better late? I have googled a ton of articles all saying the bigger diameter scope lets in more light or you can see better late with larger diameter. Any small scope I hav used - I could not pick up deer great at last light. This is the only site where I have heard people saying these small scopes bring in light better. I also called one of the top of the line scopes and asked for tech support. I asked if the larger scopes were an advantage to be able to see better late (i hav always heard this from large numbers of really good hunters as well as what I hav seen for myself). After the guy got thru laughing - he answered of course - that why we made the larger diameter. That’s what I thought

I hav seen a few articles - one was by Ron Spomer and he was touting the smaller scopes over large 56 diameter and how the smaller was better and hating on the larger - But at the end - he said - ok - yea - the large diameter brings in more light - we all know that - but the diff is so minimal - you would be crazy for the trade off. Maybe this is what you guys are saying

I will call a different large scope manufacturer and ask the same question tomorrow and I already know the answer I will get

Last year somebody on here posted an article supporting their view - i don’t know how to post articles - but there ton of articles saying exactly what I am saying. I May call all the large scope manufactures and talk to tech support - bet I get some answer from all. Somebody in this thread mentioned a sales rep said as supporting proof on better light transmission - a rep can say whatever he feels like saying - there sales.

I May be miss understanding what you guys are saying or maybe you prefer the lighter weight

Anyway - maybe the smaller scope is better for long range shooting