Posted By: Korean Redneck
Lapping Ring Question - 12/17/12 09:42 PM
Ok, so I splurged a bit a bought an unnecessary present for myself with my Discover cashback rewards. I got a Wheeler scope mounting kit, complete with FAT wrench and lapping.
So i busted it out this weekend to put on 2 sets of Talley rings, one on a 700 30-06 and another on a Savage 243.
I watched the video and I'm fairly certain I followed the procedure for lapping pretty well. My only real question is how long was I suppose to do it?
I did like video said and tighten the rings just enough to where the lapping tool moves but it difficult. And I didn't count, but i oved the tool around and back to forth for a good few minutes, about 4-5 minutes I suppose. And I tightened the screws just a bit in the middle of the process. Afterwards, there was only a small amount of high spots rubbed donwn. Not nearly the amount as shown on the video. Should I have done it more?
My main fear was over doing it.
So i busted it out this weekend to put on 2 sets of Talley rings, one on a 700 30-06 and another on a Savage 243.
I watched the video and I'm fairly certain I followed the procedure for lapping pretty well. My only real question is how long was I suppose to do it?
I did like video said and tighten the rings just enough to where the lapping tool moves but it difficult. And I didn't count, but i oved the tool around and back to forth for a good few minutes, about 4-5 minutes I suppose. And I tightened the screws just a bit in the middle of the process. Afterwards, there was only a small amount of high spots rubbed donwn. Not nearly the amount as shown on the video. Should I have done it more?
My main fear was over doing it.