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James K · December 1, 2009, 07:32 PM

I never lapped rings as a routine, but I did run them over fine emery paper to remove any burrs that might scratch the scope. You can't lap them too much as they have to have enough play to grip the scope, otherwise the scope moves in recoil.

Jim

December 1, 2009, 07:32 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I never lapped rings as a routine, but I did run them over fine emery paper to remove any burrs that might scratch the scope. You can't lap them too much as they have to have enough play to grip the scope, otherwise the scope moves in recoil. Jim