Do you guys lap rings?

[Younggun]

Prevents uneven pressure from being applied to the scope tube. A scope tube that is stressed and distorted will never track true, and be much harder to sight in and make repetitive adjustments.
No problem I suppose if you are going to sight your rifle in one time and never touch the turrets again.
If you plan to dial for wind or elevation, going to be hard to do with a scope that doesn’t track.
In addition, as has been alluded to previously, it increases the clamping force by ensuring even contact across the full surface of the rings.

That’s odd.


I don’t do any lapping and have had absolutely no issues with tracking on my scopes. They’ve all been adjusted to their maximum elevation at one point or another.

By “all” it’s really only a couple that get that kind of workout. And SWFA 10X and Viper PST Gen 1. I love cranking in the turrets. For wind holds I’ll dial in most of it and only make small adjustments for changes.

I have no doubt the SWFA 16X will perform equally well.

As far as clamping force, they’ve held tight on an Armalite AR50.


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[smittyb]

Since I have a lapping device, yes. But any quality CNC rings made from 1 piece will probably not need it.

I agree, they have come a long ways, for sure. The good one pieces are usually close enough.

 

[Whistler]

Yet another use for Permatex!

 

[smittyb]

That’s odd.


I don’t do any lapping and have had absolutely no issues with tracking on my scopes. They’ve all been adjusted to their maximum elevation at one point or another.

By “all” it’s really only a couple that get that kind of workout. And SWFA 10X and Viper PST Gen 1. I love cranking in the turrets. For wind holds I’ll dial in most of it and only make small adjustments for changes.

I have no doubt the SWFA 16X will perform equally well.

As far as clamping force, they’ve held tight on an Armalite AR50.


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Cool.
I grew up watching my father lap the rings on every single scope he mounted until the introduction of the Burris signature series rings with inserts.
He and his friends were only competing in BR50 to shoot the smallest groups possible though, and would also do crazy things like weigh ammo and gauge rim thickness, so he might have had no idea what he was doing.
ETA- Hell, they even hand lapped their barrels!

 

[pronstar]

No.
But only because I’m lazy.


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[dee]

What do you mean by had a problem?

Never.... auto correct and bourbon somehow missed it...... I've only had a zero shift in the last 4yrs that was due to a barrel change. And I'm far from gentle on my setups.

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[Dawico]

It’s not about whether they will move or not...

Crushing the tube and leaving big ring marks really locks them in place.....

Since I learned how to mount a scope properly I haven't left a mark or had them move. All seem to track true too.

In the modern age of machining I just don't see the need.

But like anything, if it works for others then they can.

 

[Younggun]

Cool.
I grew up watching my father lap the rings on every single scope he mounted until the introduction of the Burris signature series rings with inserts.
He and his friends were only competing in BR50 to shoot the smallest groups possible though, and would also do crazy things like weigh ammo and gauge rim thickness, so he might have had no idea what he was doing.
ETA- Hell, they even hand lapped their barrels!

Yeah, so we should all be doing everything that bench rest shooters do...sure.

No chance that they would do anything just in the off chance it might help either, or that this is based off (I’m guessing) 30+ year old “common practice” and completely ignores the machining advancements made since.


Show me evidence that it matters on anything but bargain rings that probably shouldn’t be used on a rifle that needs adjustable turrets anyways.


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[smittyb]

(I’m guessing) 30+ year old “common practice” and completely ignores the machining advancements made since.
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I agree, they have come a long ways, for sure. The good one pieces are usually close enough.

 

[smittyb]

Crushing the tube and leaving big ring marks really locks them in place.....

 

[smittyb]

Show me evidence that it matters on anything but bargain rings that probably shouldn’t be used on a rifle that needs adjustable turrets anyways.


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Umm, no?
I’m not trying to sell or force anything on you. just answering questions asked.

 

[dee]

Cool.
I grew up watching my father lap the rings on every single scope he mounted until the introduction of the Burris signature series rings with inserts.
He and his friends were only competing in BR50 to shoot the smallest groups possible though, and would also do crazy things like weigh ammo and gauge rim thickness, so he might have had no idea what he was doing.
ETA- Hell, they even hand lapped their barrels!

Lmao this is comical. Br records are constantly being broken lately and none lap rings..... bet you believe in neck sizing only too.

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[rp-]

Crushing the tube and leaving big ring marks really locks them in place.....

I only do that for heavy recoiling guns, like 22s and 17s! You know it's good when the shape of your sight picture is the same as your eyeball shape.

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[rp-]

But seriously, no need to get hostile. I'm not saying what's right and what's not. I just wanted to start a conversation and see who is doing it.

I want to see how it helps over time on these rifles compared to just screwing it all together and hoping for the okayest

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[FireInTheWire]

how accurate you need to be?

Good question.

No sir. You don't have to.

Sub MOA is easily obtainable now days. Unless you're making money on your skill or looking for one shot. One kill.

It's not an important variable

 

[TX OMFS]

I've only mounted one scope myself. Before that I always had gunsmiths do it. I mounted a cheap rimfire Vortex on my 10/22 and I lapped it 'cause Chad told me to. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing...say it with me...right!

 

[TxStetson]

Crushing the tube and leaving big ring marks really locks them in place.....

This right here. They never move again unless you want them to.

 

[Gunmetal]

As long as good rings are used, I'd be way more concerned with meeting the correct torque specs and ensuring the scope is actually level

 

[TheDan]

I’m not trying to sell or force anything on you.

Admit it! You're a plant sent by big lapping compound!

 

[rp-]

Haha, that's a booming business...

"Let's make lapping compounds, we'll make TENS of dollars"

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