I have just fitted a Kahles 8x50 illuminated scope to my Shultz and Larsen Victory rifle using Shultz and Larsen's own specially made rings incorporating the bases which fit the dovetails built into the top of the action.
I have not fully tightened up the top of the rings as I noticed that with the scope sitting on the bottom of the rings, as I fitted the top of the rear ring, the front of the scope lifted slightly off the front ring.
I have checked that the scope tube is not distorted by turning it upside down when it still lifts off the front ring as I start to tighten the rear ring.
I suspect that the only solution is to lap the rings which is where I need help please - First does anyone have another diagnosis for the problem and if my diagnosis is correct, will lapping the rings solve it?
If I lap the rings (the scope has a standard "one inch" tube) what do I use for the lapping tool and what lapping paste is recommended?
Thanks in anticipation guys.
Keith
I have not fully tightened up the top of the rings as I noticed that with the scope sitting on the bottom of the rings, as I fitted the top of the rear ring, the front of the scope lifted slightly off the front ring.
I have checked that the scope tube is not distorted by turning it upside down when it still lifts off the front ring as I start to tighten the rear ring.
I suspect that the only solution is to lap the rings which is where I need help please - First does anyone have another diagnosis for the problem and if my diagnosis is correct, will lapping the rings solve it?
If I lap the rings (the scope has a standard "one inch" tube) what do I use for the lapping tool and what lapping paste is recommended?
Thanks in anticipation guys.
Keith