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I've narrowed down my new scope choices and now I am focusing on the scope rings. My current 33-year-old scope setup uses Weaver rings and base plates.
Thus, I thought it would be a lot easier to just purchase new Weaver rings that had Weaver's original cross-lock ring design like these....https://www.weaveroptics.com/rings/30mm-rings/four-hole-skeleton-rings-30mm/PG2662996.html. I spoke with a Weaver CS representative about the scope I intend to purchase and it was determined I needed their 30mm High rings.
I've called five gunsmiths in my area about lapping the scope rings and installing the scope. They all said they do not lap the rings and they just install the scope in the rings and bore sight it. Frankly, I can do that.....
After further research, I found a Wheeler Scope Mounting Kit (https://smile.amazon.com/Wheeler-Sc...mzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb) that I could use. I do not mind the expense, but to use it for just one scope installation seems maybe not worth the effort. Or is it?
Is lapping scope rings that beneficial? If so, why do gunsmiths in my area not perform this service when installing a new scope? Is lapping really necessary?
Thus, I thought it would be a lot easier to just purchase new Weaver rings that had Weaver's original cross-lock ring design like these....https://www.weaveroptics.com/rings/30mm-rings/four-hole-skeleton-rings-30mm/PG2662996.html. I spoke with a Weaver CS representative about the scope I intend to purchase and it was determined I needed their 30mm High rings.
I've called five gunsmiths in my area about lapping the scope rings and installing the scope. They all said they do not lap the rings and they just install the scope in the rings and bore sight it. Frankly, I can do that.....
After further research, I found a Wheeler Scope Mounting Kit (https://smile.amazon.com/Wheeler-Sc...mzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb) that I could use. I do not mind the expense, but to use it for just one scope installation seems maybe not worth the effort. Or is it?
Is lapping scope rings that beneficial? If so, why do gunsmiths in my area not perform this service when installing a new scope? Is lapping really necessary?