Lapping

[CatfishKev]

Upgrading all the family rifles/scopes this year. Can't afford precision matched rings. Is getting a $100 lapping kit for the cheap sets I have the next best thing? Any suggestions for the cheaper stuff to get the most value so to speak?

[DesertBull]

Ive been using warne vertical split rings with no lapping and have no problems. Get the warne torque wrench unless you already have an in lbs wrench.

 

Also Wheeler has a lapping kit for about $50.

[452b264]

Upgrading all the family rifles/scopes this year. Can't afford precision matched rings. Is getting a $100 lapping kit for the cheap sets I have the next best thing? Any suggestions for the cheaper stuff to get the most value so to speak?

What diameter rings are you using?

[Saguaro]

Yes, do it. I bought the kit that has the 1" and 30mm set up. There are videos on YouTube that has a few different ways to do it. Watch a few of them and then do yours.

 

I see it as another way to maximize shooting. Anything that can be done to improve, do it.

[300RUM]

What is your price range for rings? I have used valdada rings a few times when something like Nightforce or badger was not in the budget. I'm pretty impressed with their Machining at a $90 price tag.

[CatfishKev]

I have both 1" and 30mm. Looking to spend not more then $50 per pair. Wanting something a bit better then walmart stuff but can't do like $100 rings. I suppose it's worth mentioning upgraded scopes to me is a few crossfire scopes a prostsff and a viper. I'm upgrading just from the factory mounted optics.

[lancetkenyon]

Look at sites like here and www.snipershide.com for used higher quality rings. Warne and Weaver tactical are decent.

[Big or Bust]

I lap everything, always....

[STOMP442]

Burris signature zee rings. Cost about $60 and no lapping required and the plastic inserts allow you to add cant to your scope without the added cost of a rail.

[ofdscooby]

Lapp your rings always the new kits come with an attachment point at the back of the bar to hook up to a drill I put my drill on low and just lapp away.

[CatfishKev]

Thanks for all the responses. Someone mentioned lapped rings are more likely to leave marks on the scopes. Would you guys recomend a light layer of spray paint where you lapped?

[HuntHarder]

I have owned quite a few rifles and I have never lapped a set of rings. I use Warne or Nightforce rings and have yet to have a scope slide in the rings.

[L Cazador]

Thanks for all the responses. Someone mentioned lapped rings are more likely to leave marks on the scopes. Would you guys recomend a light layer of spray paint where you lapped?

That light ring mark from a lapped ring is easily removable from your scope finish with 0000 steel wool and WD40. Not necessary to use paint. Before lapping rings bed the bases with JB weld.

[lancetkenyon]

I never lap quality rings.

Every scope I own now sits in Seekins rings, and I have never gotten a ring mark on a scope from them when torqued properly.

Some other rings I would own trust for top tier optics would be American Rifle Co. and Badger Ordinance.

[300RUM]

Have you considered rather than upgrading all of your scopes this year doing one at a time and getting better quality scopes and rings? I have never regretted the purchase of higher quality scopes or rings. I can not say that about cheaper ones.