Lapping scope rings Why and How.

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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 26 Oct 2015, 8:31 am

Homer wrote:.....There is an old saying;
"Never get in an argument with an idiot in public, the onlookers can't tell the difference"!
Here endith my participation in this thread!!!

Doh!
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Indeed.....

however, you appeared to have corrupted Mark Twain, who was himself I believe taking a general meaning from a verse of the 'Proverbs' (biblical) in reference to a 'fool' not an idiot - while ultimately you've possibly confused and misquoted the great George Carlin in relation to an 'idiot' (my preferred of the two)...

For the record as well as the use of the correct quote in the future, it goes like this;
(George Carlin)
“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.”

If however you do prefer the Twain version then please;
(Mark Twain)
“Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.”

Hope I've clarified that for you :thumbsup:

In all seriousness, no need to take the 'no further part' stance, if everyone agreed all the time.... it would be very boring around these parts....
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Rakk » 26 Oct 2015, 2:44 pm

<<Genesis93>> wrote:In all seriousness, no need to take the 'no further part' stance, if everyone agreed all the time.... it would be very boring around these parts....


It's getting the opinions out without turning things into a flame war people have trouble with :lol:
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Homer » 20 Feb 2016, 6:15 pm

G'Day Fella's,

Further to this same thread and rifle etc.................I changed my mind!

I took off the previous NF scope off and fitted a new 5-25 x ATACR second focal plane!
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Thought I needed a bit more magnification etc.

Doh!
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Strikey » 20 Feb 2016, 10:37 pm

That's a big step up in mag from the NXS, Homer, 22 to 25x, :lol: :lol: How much better is the ATACR than the NXS?
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by happyhunter » 21 Feb 2016, 7:41 am

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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Homer » 21 Feb 2016, 8:12 am

G'Day Fella's,

Thank You Strikey and HH!

Strikey (Ya Cheeky Bugger!), I haven't had a chance to do a side x side comparison but if it helps, they are both very impressive!
I want to put the NXS on my .308, so once I've done this, I can do a bench comparison at dusk etc and have a better idea.

Doh!
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Rocker » 29 Feb 2016, 12:01 pm

Nice rig :thumbsup:
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Wm.Traynor » 29 Feb 2016, 2:15 pm

Often wondered about lapping rings. Saw the Kokopelli ad ( http://www.kokopelliproducts.com/kokopelli.html ) on benchrest.com years ago. I suppose the question is, "How much bend in a scope is bad for accuracy?" Or, "Do the rings bend to fit the scope?"

I have no idea. Anyone tried a before and after? :)
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Homer » 01 Mar 2016, 7:52 am

G'Day Fella's,

Wm Traynor, after spending a coupla thousand on a scope, I don't want to find out if IT or the Rings are going to bend!
The way I describe it is;
Lapping the rings is the equivalent of bedding the action. You are allowing the scope to be at rest in the rings, with the least amount of torsional stress being applied to it!

Hope that helps

Doh!
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Re: Lapping scope rings Why and How.

Post by Vati » 13 Apr 2016, 3:38 pm

Wm.Traynor wrote:I suppose the question is, "How much bend in a scope is bad for accuracy?" Or, "Do the rings bend to fit the scope?"


If things are out of alignment the difference will be spread to some extent between the scope rings and mounts.

All I've ever found from mounting scopes is a little blemished paint, no marks to suggest any acute pressure being applied in an undesirable way that would make me feel the need to do this.

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