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Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Just got some Talley mounts, wondering if / how to lap the rings, or if I need to on them?
Any particular tool etc....or reamer to use? |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
I use a wheeler ring lapping kit. I only lap the steel rings, I won't lap those light weight one piece alum talleys. Its hard to lap talleys due to thier design. You constantly have to take apart and wipe off the old lapping compound. Where with leupolds its much easier and most don't even lap with the ring tops on. I do.
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Just got some Talley mounts, wondering if / how to lap the rings, or if I need to on them? Any particular tool etc....or reamer to use? If they are the steel rings good luck with that.Unless your gun has perfectly drilled scope base holes there is no way to avoid strain on a rifle scope with Talley steel rings. I don't know why people still buy those rings and bases except for a custom application where the receiver is redrilled to a larger size. I have lapped the aluminum rings and it was not a big deal just avoid using imbedding compound. BTW I had to lap them the scope was not bottoming in the base just a few back and forth strokes and it sat in the base perfectly. |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
That wheeler kit BC talked about is what I use to. It does a great job and easy to use.It also has a alinging tool in the kit.Mine was around $30.00 so not to bad to purchase and it will last a life time.Maybe some lapping compound when you run out.
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter Just got some Talley mounts, wondering if / how to lap the rings, or if I need to on them? Any particular tool etc....or reamer to use? If they are the steel rings good luck with that.Unless your gun has perfectly drilled scope base holes there is no way to avoid strain on a rifle scope with Talley steel rings. I don't know why people still buy those rings and bases except for a custom application where the receiver is redrilled to a larger size. I have lapped the aluminum rings and it was not a big deal just avoid using imbedding compound. BTW I had to lap them the scope was not bottoming in the base just a few back and forth strokes and it sat in the base perfectly. See what youmade me do? I now have to go tear the scope off my 204 and see try to lap em.:D |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Oh Man, You guys need to try the Burris Signature Series rings. They have plastic inserts for self aligning. The 30mm even have 10 minute offset inserts for those really long shots. I know you're gonna get scared hearing the "Plastic" insert but believe me they work very well. I havea seton a gun with a lot of recoil and have no problems.
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
ORIGINAL: gunnermhr Oh Man, You guys need to try the Burris Signature Series rings. They have plastic inserts for self aligning. The 30mm even have 10 minute offset inserts for those really long shots. I know you're gonna get scared hearing the "Plastic" insert but believe me they work very well. I havea seton a gun with a lot of recoil and have no problems. |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
I agree with BIG C I will stick to leupold on all but ruger 's and I love there rings .
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
The gun I have them on is a 300Tomahawk. For those of you that are not familiar with the 300 Tomahawk it is a 300 RUM improved which is equal to the 30-378. Mine has a 10 twist which allows me to shoot 240 grain SMK's which has a lot more recoil than any 300 RUM. They do not slip or they would be in the garbage. To each his own.
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
ORIGINAL: gunnermhr The gun I have them on is a 300Tomahawk. For those of you that are not familiar with the 300 Tomahawk it is a 300 RUM improved which is equal to the 30-378. Mine has a 10 twist which allows me to shoot 240 grain SMK's which has a lot more recoil than any 300 RUM. They do not slip or they would be in the garbage. To each his own. |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Got them mounted and lapped, now I just have to test em out!
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Oh Man, You guys need to try the Burris Signature Series rings. They have plastic inserts for self aligning. The 30mm even have 10 minute offset inserts for those really long shots. I know you're gonna get scared hearing the "Plastic" insert but believe me they work very well. I havea seton a gun with a lot of recoil and have no problems. Yeah of which the steel is pot metal just watch pieces of the lugs shear as you twist them in place and they are bulky to boot. If your going to buy bulky rings just buy Tactical rings. Now if that Burris ring was made of the same material as a Sako Optilock then you would have said something. I have never had a scope slip in one of those ever. |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Old Elk hunter you haven't even tried the Buris Sig. Zee rings rings from the sounds of things. Don't knock something unless you have the facts. These are Weaver style. If you tried to twist them into place you have a serious problem. They slide on like a Picatinny rail. Sure there are better rings out there but for the money these are pretty nice. If you are looking for the best go with the Badger Tactical rings. I'm just saying instead of spending $150 for Badger you can use the Burris and they will not mark up any scope you put into them. Oh yea did anyone say self align no lapping needed.
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
ORIGINAL: gunnermhr Old Elk hunter you haven't even tried the Buris Sig. Zee rings rings from the sounds of things. Don't knock something unless you have the facts. These are Weaver style. If you tried to twist them into place you have a serious problem. They slide on like a Picatinny rail. Sure there are better rings out there but for the money these are pretty nice. If you are looking for the best go with the Badger Tactical rings. I'm just saying instead of spending $150 for Badger you can use the Burris and they will not mark up any scope you put into them. Oh yea did anyone say self align no lapping needed. What are you actually referring too? http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe/search?search_keywords=burris+signature+rings& category_selector=all_products |
RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
The ones Iuse are labled "Custom Steel Rings-Signature ZEE Rings-30mm Extra High Matte Black-420585". It's clear to me that I have no Idea what I'm talking about so I'll let it up to you experts. I'm sorry to intervine.
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RE: Lapping? Reaming? Talley Mounts?
Old Elk hunter you haven't even tried the Buris Sig. Zee rings rings from the sounds of things. Don't knock something unless you have the facts. These are Weaver style. If you tried to twist them into place you have a serious problem. They slide on like a Picatinny rail. Sure there are better rings out there but for the money these are pretty nice. If you are looking for the best go with the Badger Tactical rings. I'm just saying instead of spending $150 for Badger you can use the Burris and they will not mark up any scope you put into them. Oh yea did anyone say self align no lapping needed. |
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