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Never lapped anything
I've never used to torque wrench. Don't over tighten.
Almost like an oxymoron ain't it lol. Funniest thing you'll read on the internet today
Torque wrenches are cheap. There's no way I would risk a $500 scope over a $20 torque wrench. If you don't use a torque wrench you won't know you are over tightening until it's too late. It doesn't happen until it happens.
Same here. The only exception were the ones that came with those nylon inserts. I always make sure to use non-embedding grinding compound from Brownells. I start 400 grit, so it's pretty fine, doesn't take much material off at all.I have never put a scope on that I didn't lap the rings regardless what quality they was. Just me.
No.First Rifle-Do I Really Need to Lap my Scope Rings?
1. Yes. Torque wrenches will pay for themselves. Get one from Wheeler
Torque wrenches are cheap. There's no way I would risk a $500 scope over a $20 torque wrench. If you don't use a torque wrench you won't know you are over tightening until it's too late. It doesn't happen until it happens.
I use Burris signature series rings so I don't have to worry about any of that stuff (except the torque wrench) but they aren't for everyone.1. Yes. Torque wrenches will pay for themselves. Get one from Wheeler
2. Lapping is a thing because not all rings are created equal.
Now, What are these?
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3. These are used, if absolutely necessary, because not all scopes are perfect.
I've used Warne rings on a few different rifles with good results. Seekins also makes a great quality ring that I wouldn't worry about lapping.I switched to Warne rings a while back. No lapping and have been good. Also, made in the USA as well.
My AR-15 is a Seekins NOXs before the price shot up. They make quality products.I've used Warne rings on a few different rifles with good results. Seekins also makes a great quality ring that I would worry about lapping.