Wheeler Industries lapping kit

[257 Ackley]

Bought one of these a while back and broke it out to put on the new rings that came today from TPS. These are the TRS model rings (kinda tactical), but not as much as Badger. The kit comes with both 1 " and 30mm lapping bars, 1" and 30mm alignment bars, fat wrench, lapping compound, various srew driver bits and levels in a nice plastic box to hold all the items.

Kit contents:

Alignment bars used to get the rings really close:

Lapping bar with compound in the rings and on the bar:

Rings after lapping:

Overall this is a great investment for anyone that is mounting their own scopes and wants to ensure good tension free mounting. The instructional video was simple and easy to follow...has to be for someone like me :roll:, and gave a nice clean finsih after the compound was cleaned off the rings and screws. The levels provided did not work for me, but I have a different way to ensure the scope is mounted properly. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to have properly mounted scopes in their rings.

 

[FOTIS]

What is cost?

 

[257 Ackley]

What is cost?

Around $100 once shipping is paid. I think mine was around $95 when I ordered it from SWFA.

 

[JD338]

Thanks Joel,

Nice write up.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Might have to give it a whirl.

 

[DrMike]

It looks to be very useful to anyone mounting a scope and/or using new rings.

 

[russ808]

I have a set also and find them very good.
Russ

 

[SJB358]

Same here. I use my set all the time Joel. One of the best investments I have made for my rifles.

 

[cloverleaf]

Nice set up joel. Hey, if ya told me the tale I forgot.... but That there is a nice buck on the wall. My keen flattlander eyes :roll: :mrgreen: pick out a set of pronghorn head gear on the wall back there too... CL

 

[nvbroncrider]

I use them as well. They work well for me. The levels are a pain but they are pretty cheap and they get you close. I like to run the levels and then check with a fence line before I torque.