Exactly what bigcountry said. With "firelapping" you have NO control or feel in the rough spots or burrs. I have seen a bunch of barrels ruined due to improperly using firelapping kit. To me,firelapping is for lazy people who don't want to take the time to do it by hand.
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Bigcountry,it's ok to start out (and preferable) with 600 lapping compound then finish with their #800 after you can't feel burrs (rough/tight spots). As to mop-as long as it's a tight,uniform fit,np.
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