jungle_re Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Have you had your scope rings lapped? Im thinking with modern 0 moa rails and cnc'd rings that it should be superfluous? If your running angled rails have you needed to do it or damaged a tube by not having it done? How is it done? I would have though it be fairly easy with the right diameter bar stock a black marker and some wet+dry/micromesh? As always your advise is greatly received Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Obviously I don't want to damage any scope but in fairness I've mounted dozens of scopes over the last 15 years and have only ever had one pinched tube on a rimfire from using cheap alloy mounts and i've never had a scope shift. I've not seen Davys kit but the Wheeler one is nothing much more than a tube and some 220 grit grinding/polishing compound which seems steep for over £50, unless you can tell me i'm wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi-basher Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Lapping the rings not only ensure you don’t crimp the scope tube but ensures that the rings have 100% contact with scope helping to stop it moving under heavy recoil. Every set of rings that I have lapped showed less than perfect contact with the tube before lapping, some having maybe only 50% contact. So I would lap them if it was me. ATB Tahr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I like to have lapped rings, since it offers piece of mind. Plus good scopes are as good as money in the bank, so it is worth looking after your investment.... Although anyone know of a 40mm lapping bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi-basher Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I like to have lapped rings, since it offers piece of mind. Plus good scopes are as good as money in the bank, so it is worth looking after your investment.... Although anyone know of a 40mm lapping bar? Sorry Tiff I have 35mm for IOR but not a 40mm ATB Tahr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpd Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I like to have lapped rings, since it offers piece of mind. Plus good scopes are as good as money in the bank, so it is worth looking after your investment.... Although anyone know of a 40mm lapping bar? EBay item 270659878305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 EBay item 270659878305 Thank you very much, that looks great. Will give them a call later today. Sorry for the slight thread hijack. Cheers again, Tiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaken Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I use the burris zee rings which have the swirling inserts similar to the optiloc but with the advantage that they can gain you up to 10mins elevation and center your scope. Only do inch and 30mm but had sterling service from mine with absolutely no scope damage. Somehow feel that badly lapped rings may cause more damage........... If you are spending thousands on a scope, don't waste your time with lapping. Just get a one piece mount from third eye or larue. My thoughts Rup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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