planeflyer21 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 That is the question!So who here laps the ring portions of their one-piece scope mounts?It seems like it could only be a benefit, ensuring better alignment front to rear and that all machining burrs are gone, allowing a better grasp on the scope.Anyone here lap one-piece mounts?Jon
IM_JOHNNYV Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 In theory, if the one piece base (line bored when manufactured) sits on top of a flat top receiver (machined flat when manufactured), then I see no advantage whatsoever in lapping, but if it makes you feel better, then by all means knock yourself out.....Just my 2¢
planeflyer21 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Posted November 1, 2012 I'm good at knocking myself out with extraneous activity. <laughs>I'm at an age now where it pays to ask before jumping whole hog.Jon
imschur Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 I do not but polishing the surfaces can only improve surface area and contact
survivalshop Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Will not hurt , if you lap them , any imperfections will show up , if any . Also as said above .
planeflyer21 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Posted November 2, 2012 What got me asking about it was thinking about scopes that had been mounted then removed from the rings. Often times the wear is uneven on the marks.And it doesn't seem to matter (from what I've seen) if they are twist in rings or mount straight to a rail.How much benefit the lapping affords is what I'm trying to find out.Jon
survivalshop Posted November 3, 2012 Report Posted November 3, 2012 I mount all rings , mounts using a lapping tool & lap most of them( I don't bother with most 22lr , rifles, but maybe I should ) . All mounts & ring set ups are mass produced & some will get by the inspectors or inspection & I don't care who made them.
tolbndfishin Posted November 4, 2012 Report Posted November 4, 2012 ss said it. I've had or seen too many lemons in my life with various purchases that i will lap any new set of rings (or mount) that i buy or am going to use. I buy a lot of computer parts, and quality control even with great companies will miss one of something every now and then with mass-produced products. If they're hand made, I usually cant afford them, so I'll always have the lemon-potential. It's too easy to do, too low of a risk if you pay attention. The time it's going to take me to guarantee the rings wild hold firm, be true to the scope, and not have a potential for any damage no matter how slight is far worth it. My 2 pennies.....Russ
planeflyer21 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Posted November 4, 2012 Lapped it shall be!Did I mention the scope is on the way?Jon
98Z5V Posted November 4, 2012 Report Posted November 4, 2012 I see that the lapping tool is on the way already, too... <lmao> <laughs>
unforgiven Posted November 4, 2012 Report Posted November 4, 2012 Hey brother Jon did you ever order that scope? <laughs> <lmao> ;) ::)
planeflyer21 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Posted November 4, 2012 Hey brother Jon did you ever order that scope? <laughs> <lmao> ;) ::)Sure as hell did!Twice! <lmao>Did I mention it is on the way? <laughs>Jon
Matt.Cross Posted November 5, 2012 Report Posted November 5, 2012 Sure as hell did!Twice! <lmao>Did I mention it is on the way? <laughs>JonYou did mention it, but now that you've mentioned it about 5 times now, you are obliged to post target pics. <thumbsup> Sorry, it's an unwritten rule we have here.
survivalshop Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 Yes , we need prof before our eyes or you don't own one . <dontknow>
planeflyer21 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Posted November 9, 2012 Pics were already posted! Suckers! Waaaahahahahahahaha!!Ok...here you go again.Jon
Matt.Cross Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 Read my lips...TARGET PICTURES! <laughs> <lmao> <munch> :PThat picture of your scope is nice, don't get me wrong, but if you mention your inbound optic in excess of 3 times, you are obliged to post target pics when said optic has been sighted in...I hope this is in no way an inconvenience... ;D
planeflyer21 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Posted November 9, 2012 Lapping tools aren't here yet.To be continued... <lmao>Jon
98Z5V Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 Hey Jon, did you order that scope yet?... <dontknow> <laughs>
planeflyer21 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Posted November 9, 2012 Hey Jon, did you order that scope yet?... <dontknow> <laughs>Ordered, signed for, looked through, splooged on, cleaned up, looked through, slept with, had dark encounters in the dark with, cleaned again.We're in love!Jon
survivalshop Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 You didn't microwave it & try to eat it did you ? <lmao>
planeflyer21 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Posted November 10, 2012 Wrong kind of "lap" bro! <laughs>The kit did get here today. Got class all day tomorrow (12 hour committment for us instructors). Sunday may be good, Monday also!Jon
planeflyer21 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Posted November 14, 2012 Did the lapping yesterday.Have to say, the GG&G mount required minimal lapping...close to zip. What could be felt easily with my fingers came off with just a few minutes of lapping.I marked the ring-tops to the bottoms, then got going. What little disruptions in the smoothocity (technical term I just coined) there were in the surface of the rings was so easily removed with 220 grit compound, that I believe they were more a part of the anodizing than the machining process. In fact, there isn't even any bare metal.I'm now going to do all my rings, now that I have the kit.If any of you here in AZ need to use it, let me know.Jon
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