Kokopelli ring lapping tool and scope alignment bars daily. Ring lapping is a must for todays long range shooters and ultraexpensive optics on the market. The rifle has a onepiece weaver base and i intend to use leupold rifleman aluminum rings. Wheeler engineering scope ring alignment and lapping kit.
Lapping removes them, and in the process gives the rings more surface area to hold the scope tube. Wheeler scope ring alignment and lapping kit for 1 rings. Lapping the rings on a rifle is a quick and easy way to increase their holding power. But, had i put the scope in those rings without reaming and lapping, i would have probably ruined the scope. If you use massproduction ring sets, other than burris signature rings or sako optilock rings which both feature polymer inserts, you can benefit from lapping your scope rings. Lapping the rings usually shows up any misalignment within a few strokes of the lapping tool. The weaver 30mm lapping kit riflescope mount 849726 has a professional grade lapping bar that ensures your rings will be in perfect alignment for less scope fatigue and improved down range accuracy. Specifically applied to scope rings, the user would assemble the base and rings with a steel lapping bar. Also after lapping you will no longer get scratches or marks on your scope from the rings. Youll need some quality scope rings and scope mounts. On my benchrest rifle i use the kelbley rings which require no bedding or lapping. This would make it so the lapping bar cannot move, so to be able to lap a vertically split ring, the ring must be loose. I have never had any corrosion after lapping rings, i would guess because there is no way for air or moisture to get between the ring and scope. My understanding is the more expensive rings are more likely to be properly aligned for the scope with lessno scope distortion than less expensive rings, but i do not know if this is actually true.
If one were to read the installation instructions for warne maxima vertically split rings, lapping is. Its very popular in south africa and mostly used from mobile devices. Apr 10, 2008 while todays scope rings are of the best quality they have ever been, many can still be improved using a simple process called lapping. If u buy a wheeler scope mounting kit it comes with alignment bars that will help u identify problems. Scope ring alignment and lapping kit gunsite south africa. Here recently i started making the move to picatinny rails. I elected to ream the rings i had into a rough alignment with my clymer reamer, then i lapped the rings the rest of the way into alignment. A local gun butcher installed a kahles scope along with new leupold rings and mounts. Only one of the reasons why i gave up on lapping scope rings, and since they became available, have bought nothing but the burris signature zee rings with the nylon inserts. Ring alignment and lapping kit 30mm long range store.
On my hunting rifle i use the burris signature rings with the plastic inserts that eliminate scope marking and provide an even tension around the scope tube. Or, i have purchased precision aluminum rings tsp that do not require lapping. This video showcases the sinclair scope ring lapping kits. Demonstration of how to lap scope rings and mount a leupold vxiii 4. The spiral grooves allow you to recharge the bar with lapping compound without removing it from the rings. Lapping the rings increases surface contact between scope and rings providing more holding power and less slippage. Larry potterfield, ceo and founder of midwayusa, explains. Dont lose sight of your game with our vast collection of rifle scopes, scope mounting rings, scope bases and more. Additionally, lapping in properly gives more surface contact between each ring and the scope, thereby theoretically adding more clamping force, and less chance of scope slippage inside the rings. Product title otviap adjustable integrated dual rings round top do.
Only lapping the rings can save your scopes from bending and other major problems. The lapping bar is used to lap the rings to improve alignment, reduce stress on the scope and improve the grip of the rings on the scope. First, the short bars let you know when the front ring is in perfect alignment with the rear one. Placing the lapping tool on the rings, i apply backandforth motions, making sure that the rings are always being engaged by the tool. If lapping gives you a peace of mind then go for it but watch out because there are companys that state that lapping their rings will void warranty. How to basic steps for a rifle scope mount with randy newberg. I purchased a set of burris xtreme tactical rings to go with it. Luckily, i didnt run out of adjustment on my scope. How to mount a scope and not screw it up pew pew tactical. The scope body had indents where the outer edge of the rings had been.
Dualhandles with multiple, transverse, lapping compound grooves give complete control and fast results. It also serves as a lever to rotate dovetail rings into place. In the past, i have always lapped the scope rings, when using steel rings i favor leupold. If anything, i would think that the coefficient of thermal expansion difference between a scope tube vs a steel action would put the scope in a bind anyway.
I am still using the set up rings and scope and not suggesting it will equal the proper tool, but it will take a unusable set of rings to usable and usable to better than was. If you think that lapping rings makes a scope work better i would be interested to hear the mechanics of why. Sep, 2017 though i have other scopes that came with used rifles, i have only purchased leupold scopes with leupold rings and followed mfg. With your scope at its highest magnification, aim the scope at a bare wall some distance away or at the. Fortunately we can remedy minor cases of either problem thanks to scope ring lapping kits from sinclair international and wheeler engineering. Vortex personally recommends lapping the rings, and after installing these myself i have to agree. They are inexpensive and easy to adjust for long range shooting if thats your thing. Lapping is usually to fix an out of square action top. Does lapping scope rings assure scope alignment and improve. Plus the benifit of reducing or eliminating ring marks on the scope tube. Lapping can increase the amount of surface contact between the ring and scope tube, and also help with proper alignment between the scope rings.
This is a discussion on lapping scope rings within the optics forums, part of the firearm forum category. Problem was scope is softer metal than rings and wore out faster than rings. None of my many scopes have even the slightest trace of ring marks on the tubes. This kit includes two steel alignment pins to check ring alignment and a solid steel lapping bar for long lasting performance. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Difficult to do any damage, but it may be an advantage.
Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of. Anyway, i continued to lap the rings until the points of the gage aligned. Scope ring alignment and lapping kit for 1 rings, gun parts. Dec 15, 2009 if you think that lapping rings makes a scope work better i would be interested to hear the mechanics of why. Lapping in the scope rings on your budget rifle duration. Lapping your rings, when done properly, with the right tools, can improve the fit of the rings, reducing bending forces and stress on the scope. This will damage a scope tube and maybe even ruin it. Tubidy is one of the biggest mp3 and music video download websites on the web.
Lapping your rings, when done properly, with the right tools, can improve the fit of the rings, reducing bending. Scope ring lapping can ensure proper surface area contact between the rings and tube of optic as well as prevent damage from a ring pinching and marring the delicate scope tube. This summer a man bought his old remington custom shop model 700 by when he could,t get the scope to zero. How to basic steps for a rifle scope mount with randy. Doing proper research, finding out what kind of mounts are available for your rifle and knowing how to properly mount a scope to your rifle can be a bit time. Locating the handle at one end allows for lapping and rotating at the same time with or without the top rings in place. But, had i put the scope in those rings without reaming and lapping, i.
December 31st, 2009 kokopelli ring lapping tool and scope alignment bars. Does lapping scope rings assure scope alignment and. Also works to turnin and rough align rotary dovetail rings. Alignment and lapping of rings ensure maximum surface area contact between scope tube and rings. Some rings require a process called lapping to uniform the inside diameter however we are using a set of precision ground rings which do not. I did use a weaver unitized ar mount on a simmons scope that couldve used lapping, but i didnt care enough to bother. Here is a youtube video explaining how to determine the proper scope ring height.
Second, lapping the inside of the scope rings will reduce or eliminate any shifting of the scope inside the rings and will also remove machining marks that can scratch the finish on the scope. Scope ring alignment and lapping kit for 1 rings, gun. Weaver 30mm scope mount lapping kit 14% off 5 star rating w. The rings are tightened to the point where the bar can move, but with slight resistance, and the bar is worked back and forth. When installing a new set of rings to any quality firearm, proper ring alignment, and making sure the rings are true can be the difference in hitting your target. It is impossible to generalize about and predict the gain in accuracy from lapping your rings. When using some designs of scope mounts, lapping is recommended to get the best performance. Gunsmithing how to properly mount a scope presented by larry potterfield of midwayusa. With high end scope rings that are made today lapping is not necessary in my books. Available in 1 kit, 30mm kit or combo kit 1 and 30mm kit includes. Lapping the rings can also minimize or prevent ring marring of the scope. Used these rings on my ti and though they they were good, they did need a bit of a lapping in. If you want a perfect fit on your rifle scope for the best accuracy. Alignment bars provide for perfect alignment of both rings and will also diagnose any misalignment problem vertically or horizontally, giving you the opportunity to fix the problem before damaging the scope or experiencing frustration at the range.
Lapping is not a cure all however, some rings are pinched and need to be slightly spread out or they will mark the scope. Even with the integral ruger scope base you still need to check alignment even if you dont lap the rings. The wheeler scope ring alignment and lapping kit should become the standard practice whenever a scope is installed on a quality firearm. I really doubt youll ever see this when using quality mounts on a quality gun. Gunsmithing how to lap riflescope rings to improve. By lapping the scope rings, i noticed that the lapping showed contact areas that indicated the scope rings were putting a bind on the scope, probably fault of the rail or the mounting of the rail. The 30mm lapping tool kit from weaver is a professional scope lapping kit for increasing the scope toring surface contact of 30mm scopes. The guy bent the scope when he didnt lap the rings. Depending on the quality of the rings, lapping may also correct other defects in the rings. Anyway, i continued to lap the rings until the points of the gage. Typically good quality rimgs are not the problem and lapping will just ruin themvoid warranty.
This scope mount from the experts at weaver provide the maximum gripping power possible, because when the rings are out of alignment it is possible to put undue stress on the scope tube and. Lapping the rings is not only needed to align the rings, but to smooth out the ridges on the surface of the rings. Lap the rings and mount a scope on a ruger, how to youtube. Lapping in the scope rings on your budget rifle youtube. I have used tps and badger rings and if installed right they do not leave ring marks even on a 300wm. Jun 09, 2015 lapping in the scope rings on your budget rifle duration. If you have lapped your rings, take care to remove all traces of the abrasive lapping compound with a solvent, then degrease with a moistened patch. Aligning scope rings aids accuracy, helps the optic. This kit contains 2 alignment bars that will allow you to line up your rings, a lapping bar and compound to remove any burs and true up your rings, and instructions on the proper use.
Though i have other scopes that came with used rifles, i have only purchased leupold scopes with leupold rings and followed mfg. The scope is not useful if you dont have scope ring with it. Weaver 30mm scope mount lapping kit 14% off 5 star. Found the remedy was to break the ring edges with emery cloth and that led to buying a lapping kit from brownells to completely dress the rings. Place your scope in the bottom half of your rings and loosely install the top ring halves. Started lapping scope rings after taking the first scope off a ruger m77 that comes with factory rings. Lapping talley rings the talley aluminum rings can be misaligned on a remington action due to the inconsistancy of the action surfaces and the mounting holes. Do talley lightweight basesring combo require lapping. For that reason, lapping scope rings can give you a quick solution to your scope. It may not cause accuracy problems but i have found i can completely eliminate ring marks on the scope by lapping rings or choosing a ring with some movement burris signature, sako optilock. This can be a problem because the ring will have material.
The reason for lapping the lower half of the rings was to keep the rings from stair stepping where one ring might be higher than the other. Kokopelli ring lapping tool and scope alignment bars. Helps prevent dinged and damaged scope tubes by removing high spots to quickly true misaligned or outofround scope rings so theyre perfectly in line. Each sinclair lapping tool comes with the lapping bars are 10 inch in length, which gives you plenty of stroke length to quickly lap your scope rings. While todays scope rings are of the best quality they have ever been, many can still be improved using a simple process called lapping. Do you know how to lap scope rings in a short time. Also if a ring has grooves in it they will lessen the grip not increase it, the best grip is 100 percent contact. Surprisingly good resolution out of the scope, btw.
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