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lapping bar size?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1028302" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I am one of those guys that don't like to lap or ream scope rings because it is very easy to screw</p><p>them up.</p><p></p><p>First , I would recommend going to a smith that has the tools and has done this.</p><p></p><p>Next , I would recommend that if you have not done/tried this "don't" without the proper tools.</p><p></p><p>Then , If you still want to do it buy a Scope ring reamer (Some where around $100.00). It is much easier to use and will make the ID of the rings true and round. anyone that has used them can tell you the correct way and save you time and the cost of a set of rings.</p><p></p><p>Lapping is not an exact science and can do more harm than good IMO. and in many cases not necessary if the rings are aligned properly in the first place.</p><p></p><p>I was always worried about marking expensive scopes, not to mention the possibility of flexing</p><p>the scope tube due to improper alignment of the rings so I started trying different ways to prevent this.</p><p></p><p>Lapping was one of the ways, then reaming and then I started trying different methods of installation that would align the rings before the scope was installed.</p><p></p><p>There are different techniques for different bases but rarely if done correctly, do I have to reject a set of rings and bases. I have never used my lapping bars or reamers on a scope install after testing</p><p>was done and if a set of rings will not align, I replace them.</p><p></p><p>If the replacement rings are/were not available in a timely manor and I needed them fast I would resort to reaming them.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1028302, member: 2736"] I am one of those guys that don't like to lap or ream scope rings because it is very easy to screw them up. First , I would recommend going to a smith that has the tools and has done this. Next , I would recommend that if you have not done/tried this "don't" without the proper tools. Then , If you still want to do it buy a Scope ring reamer (Some where around $100.00). It is much easier to use and will make the ID of the rings true and round. anyone that has used them can tell you the correct way and save you time and the cost of a set of rings. Lapping is not an exact science and can do more harm than good IMO. and in many cases not necessary if the rings are aligned properly in the first place. I was always worried about marking expensive scopes, not to mention the possibility of flexing the scope tube due to improper alignment of the rings so I started trying different ways to prevent this. Lapping was one of the ways, then reaming and then I started trying different methods of installation that would align the rings before the scope was installed. There are different techniques for different bases but rarely if done correctly, do I have to reject a set of rings and bases. I have never used my lapping bars or reamers on a scope install after testing was done and if a set of rings will not align, I replace them. If the replacement rings are/were not available in a timely manor and I needed them fast I would resort to reaming them. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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