Re: Lapping rings
I've lap all my scope mounted rings on all my rifles. It is true that rings not perfectly inline will cause the weakest component to distort,bend or become damaged. Your weakest component in this case is most likely your scope.
And another thing, we all know how metal reacts with extreme temperature fluctuation (from +90 to -0), if your scope is under flex stress from mis-aligned rings, your zero cannot be guaranteed when an important shot is needed.
I too use Sinclair lapping tool kit. I personally believe for the cost, it has saved me hundreds of dollars on scopes that I have dismounted and found perfect without any damage. Scopes that I no longer needed and sold which netted me top dollar.
Most of us have removed scopes from ring mounts which were not lapped, just to find some sort of mark or damage to the scope body.
Do yourself a favor and lap your rings in properly and you will thank all those who have contributed to this topic.
By the way, please do not ask how to lap your rings, the instructions included on a lapping kit is easy to follow and works 100 percent of the time if you follow them.
Keeping Your Cross-hairs On Target
Rick