[dobervol]

. . . that is the question. Got a new set of Warne tactical 30 mm rings (fixed, since reports of failure to return to zero w/their QD design are prevalent) to mount my new scope on my new flattop Stag Hunter 6.8 sniper/varminter gun, with the idea they'd be good enough a product to keep around later, and in the meantime would "home me over" until I could swing a Larue QD Tactical SPR mount.

The rings are steel rather than a cheap grade of aluminum, and are very well constructed, and the interior seems to be much smoother and more dehorned than any other mounts I've seen, apart from the Larue SPR and the equally expensive GG&G mount.

The Warne instructions do not recommend lapping, but also do not include a warning (sorry, couldn't resist) against lapping. My "research," as it is, is confusing. Some people believe in lapping for every optic, no matter what, while others want a slight amount of roughness (not enough to mar the tube of the optic, but enough to hold it firmly if the mount is torqued properly to about 25in/lbs) to grip it.

So for you "glass junkies," a question--do you:

A.-Always lap every optic no matter what.

B.-Think it's overrated and rarely if ever do it.

C.-"It depends".

Please let me know WHY you do what you do, too. I don't have much experience with scopes, and I don't want to booger this up.

Thanks, guys.

 

[nemohunter]

i check the ring alignment and if it needs lapped i lap it. simple as that. i have run into 2 sets of rings that needed it in the last couple years. other than that i have been GTG.

 

[dendvc]

Gotta go "A"
I lap ALL of my rings, even if it is just a few passes to see how everything is lining up. I have had some verry good rings (including 35mm) that had high edges.
Remember the lapping is primarrely for the bennifit of the scope (ring marks, kinking, twisting, or even crushing) so if you are dropping hundreds or even thousands of dollars on an optick it is cheep insurance. you are also checking how rings fit the top rail, not as big a deal on AR but could be.

hope this helps,
Dennis