Axiom Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Yeah so my new rifle scope came in late last week and today I got my mounting rings.. Tally light weight 1" integrated... mediums So, I was thinking about mounting my scope myself... doesn't seem too complicated.. just a total of 8 screws and bam, scope mounted.. seems simple enough.. or is it?... I keep reading about do it your self scope mounting and I get stuck on this "Lapping" thing.. Some say its old fashioned and not needed on todays precision machined rings, others say its a must.. Anybody have any thoughts on this issue? Gun = Winchester model 70 Featherweight .270win Scope = Vortex razor HD LH 3-15x42 Rings= Tally light Weight 1" integrated.. Medium height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer4reel Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 That's a question for the PA TRESPASSERS FORUM. this is a hunters forum electric10162 and 1957Buck 1 1 Captain Dan Bias REELMUSIC SPORTFISHING 50# Striper live release club. http://reelmusicsportfishing.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haskell_Hunter Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 No, it is not, and in a few cases vendors recommend against it. I've mounted my own scoped. I bought the tools to do it. Very easy to do, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. username and Axiom 2 Sapere aude. Audeamus. When you cannot measure, your knowledge is meager and unsatisfactory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 That's a question for the PA TRESPASSERS FORUM. this is a hunters forum Axiom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) I put a little loc tite or gorilla glue on the screws that hole the base on. Then I just put the rest together and tighten it up. Never had a problem. Edited December 11, 2017 by Nomad Axiom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjerseyhunter Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I believe there are rings you can buy that eliminate the need for lapping. Otherwise if you aren't shooting long distance or competition lapping probably isn't necessary. You will know once you mount it if you cannot hit the side of a barn :-) Axiom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowhunterNJ Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 That's a question for the PA TRESPASSERS FORUM. this is a hunters forum What's that about? Axiom caught trespassing on your property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axiom Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 if you aren't shooting long distance or competition lapping probably isn't necessary. No plans for competition shooting... My rifle, scope, reticle, and ammo set up is being designed for a maximum of 600 yards.. But what I can accurately shoot remains to be seen... May shoot further out or closer in.. All depends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NJ Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) Yeah so my new rifle scope came in late last week and today I got my mounting rings.. Tally light weight 1" integrated... mediums So, I was thinking about mounting my scope myself... doesn't seem too complicated.. just a total of 8 screws and bam, scope mounted.. seems simple enough.. or is it?... I keep reading about do it your self scope mounting and I get stuck on this "Lapping" thing.. Some say its old fashioned and not needed on todays precision machined rings, others say its a must.. Anybody have any thoughts on this issue? Gun = Winchester model 70 Featherweight .270win Scope = Vortex razor HD LH 3-15x42 Rings= Tally light Weight 1" integrated.. Medium height Ax: I too have had doubts for installing my scope since it has literally been ages since I have done this. It is very easy. All you need are some basic hand tools you probably have around the house now. Just mount the scope on the rifle. Adjust the scope screws semi-loose/tight. Adjust the scope Eye Relief. Adjust the scopes "Cross Hairs" clarity using a bright lit area and look through the scope against a white paper/wall, to adjust for a crisp clear lines of the "Cross Hairs". Next: Your option here: (Personally I like #2) 1) Use a bubble level on top of the rifle and top of scope adjust screw caps to your Rifle. you want to make the scope level to the Rifle. 2) Use a bubble level to make your rifle level. Then shine a bright flash light through the scope (end close to the front sight). The flash light will illuminate the scope cross Hairs from the rear of the scope onto the wall. Use a string and weight (Plumb Level) to adjust the Plumb of the Cross Hair. on the wall. Match the Plumb Line with your illuminated scope Vertical Cross Hair. Gently tighten the scope screws keeping the scope level to the rifle. (Avoid pulling out your hair doing this) Take to the Range and Bore Sight the rifle. Pop off a few rounds and have fun. I'm sure Youtube will have some of this Hoo-Ha available to look over. Just do it and have some fun. You do not need anything fancy. Edited December 11, 2017 by Bill from NJ Axiom, Nomad and Haskell_Hunter 3 Ephesians Chapter 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Joshua Chapter 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg1500 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 This is my opinion. For the average rifle hunter no its not necessary you will not notice any slight differences and quality rings have minimal diff. If you are shooting match or long range then yes id do it. If you are shooting deer your fine. Square them up, level it, loc tite screws and torque. I did not lap my 308 and i shot out to 350yds 2 weeks ago and was half dollar groups off a bag Axiom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeStaten Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Lapping may not be necessary but it will definitely reduce the chance of any ring marks on the scope and will increase the surface area contact between the rings and scope and help grip better. If you lap them, you'll see and be surprised how little of the rings actually contact the scope when unlapped. I lap mine. It only takes a few minutes to lap the rings. By the way, I used that exact combo (Talley's on my Winchester 70) and it definitely improved contact area between the rings and scope. Axiom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGHunter66 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Lapping may not be necessary but it will definitely reduce the chance of any ring marks on the scope and will increase the surface area contact between the rings and scope and help grip better. If you lap them, you'll see and be surprised how little of the rings actually contact the scope when unlapped. I lap mine. It only takes a few minutes to lap the rings. By the way, I used that exact combo (Talley's on my Winchester 70) and it definitely improved contact area between the rings and scope. What this guy said. You dont have to lap...true. But as Mike pointed to above the surface area mating together will do two things. It will provide a more stabile platform and definitely give longevity to a scope. You don’t have to glass bed an action but if you want top performance...you do. Axiom 1 AWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 100% no with high quality rings. I only use Burris signature steel rings. I used the tape that's inculcated goes inside the rings. I am extremely OCD about everything. Target rifle set up is anshutz 17 hmr shooting dimes at 100 yards. If you think you need to lap rings, get better rings. Many people who lap rings cause the problem they are trying to avoid. Axiom and Bill from NJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefirstndsecond Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 If you have the cash get the scope lapped and the stock bedded. I am very thankful my father had the stock bedded on his 06. I put Zeiss on it. My favorite rifle and I never have a question to if it was me or the gun. If I miss it is always me lol Axiom 1 FPC - "Without either the first or second amendment, we would have no liberty; the first allows us to find out what's happening, the second allows us to do something about it! The second will be taken away first, followed by the first and then the rest of our freedoms." - Andrew Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I can't believe I'm reading this! You have all the answers to ending world hunger, curing cancer, rebuilding the government, ending trespassing forever and yet you can't mount a scope? I don't believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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