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Old 07-04-2006, 02:33 PM
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As a very rough approximation, 12" : 16" = 6 poles : 8 poles (same ratio, 3:4) so use what is recommended for a 16" scope with 8 poles.

Stiffness v's number of poles is probably not a linear function but by using at least the minimum diameter recommended for the 8 pole 16" you should be ok.
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