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Bedding base and Lapping Rings
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 909788" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I will agree that if rings are not in alignment that they can and will damage the scope finish.</p><p></p><p>Alignment Is the key in preventing scope damage and I find so many scope rings that are not installed correctly as the #1 cause of scope damage. Next is cheep/poor quality bases and rings</p><p>that aren't even close to perfect. Why people will buy a $1200.00+ scope and install a set of $50.00</p><p>rings and bases is beyond me.</p><p></p><p>Over the years I have ruled out many brands of scope rings and bases because of there quality</p><p>and precision. If I have to modify any part of the rings or bases I return them and replace them with a better quality product.</p><p></p><p>With that said, Installation is still very important even with a $200.00+ set of rings and bases.</p><p></p><p>I use a 1" or 30mm mandrel to align my rings before I set the scope in them. This verifies they are in alignment both axial and level so that there is no difference in ring height and alignment. with the rings almost made up the mandrels will slide easily back and forth if the rings are perfectly aligned.</p><p></p><p>I have loosened scope rings and seen the scope move because of poor installation and normally the scope is marked or scratched.</p><p></p><p>IMO cheep rings and bases and/or poor installation lead to damaged scopes. Quality rings and bases and proper installation generally lead to a damage free installation.</p><p></p><p>It is harder and sometimes takes more time to properly align scope bases and rings than just bolt them down and let the reamer do the alignment.</p><p></p><p>I am definitely telling any not to ream there rings just trying to emphasize the importance of proper</p><p>installation.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion and method.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 909788, member: 2736"] I will agree that if rings are not in alignment that they can and will damage the scope finish. Alignment Is the key in preventing scope damage and I find so many scope rings that are not installed correctly as the #1 cause of scope damage. Next is cheep/poor quality bases and rings that aren't even close to perfect. Why people will buy a $1200.00+ scope and install a set of $50.00 rings and bases is beyond me. Over the years I have ruled out many brands of scope rings and bases because of there quality and precision. If I have to modify any part of the rings or bases I return them and replace them with a better quality product. With that said, Installation is still very important even with a $200.00+ set of rings and bases. I use a 1" or 30mm mandrel to align my rings before I set the scope in them. This verifies they are in alignment both axial and level so that there is no difference in ring height and alignment. with the rings almost made up the mandrels will slide easily back and forth if the rings are perfectly aligned. I have loosened scope rings and seen the scope move because of poor installation and normally the scope is marked or scratched. IMO cheep rings and bases and/or poor installation lead to damaged scopes. Quality rings and bases and proper installation generally lead to a damage free installation. It is harder and sometimes takes more time to properly align scope bases and rings than just bolt them down and let the reamer do the alignment. I am definitely telling any not to ream there rings just trying to emphasize the importance of proper installation. Just my opinion and method. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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