I prefer the drilled hole between 2-3/4" and 2-7/8" for old style Mason lids. On some inners I have window screen on the frame side so when I remove an empty no bees come at me. Its also nice to smoke em through the screen also when doing inspections, and no SHB go through either.
But I have both but just prefer the screen tacked on the frame side.
But I have both but just prefer the screen tacked on the frame side.