z1r Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 For polishing the interior I prefer stones glued to a rod which is covered in that link I posted. Jason covered things pretty well. I do lap all my parts but I also have everything rehardened. I would not be inclined to lap lugs etc without that in mind. If you do, go slow and remove very little. Us e afine past and do not try for 100% contact. By the time you achieve that you will be well through the case hardened layer, or damn near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I would not be inclined to lap lugs etc without that in mind. Let me ask this question...when a gunsmith offers to lap lugs and square the face...what do they do? Grind away and not reharden...? Without having to go into great detail could you explain a little... Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Let me ask this question...when a gunsmith offers to lap lugs and square the face...what do they do? Grind away and not reharden...? Without having to go into great detail could you explain a little... Thanks, Jeff That's exactly what most do. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 That's exactly what most do. So obviously there is some room for interpretation as to whether it really necessary. I guess it comes down to how much material is moved, and you willingness to spend the extra time to have it done? JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 So obviously there is some room for interpretation as to whether it really necessary. I guess it comes down to how much material is moved, and you willingness to spend the extra time to have it done? JC I personally would not lap without reheat treating. All my rifles, lapped or not are more acurate than I can be it the field. For a hunting rifle I don't see the need to lap. Of course if I'm going to get it treated anyway I'll lap the lugs and the face. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Lapping lugs became de rigeur with actions like the Rem 700 and it's ilk. Many of the hacks that hang a shingle have no clue about mausers and their metalurgy and or hardening techniques. If you have a matching number mauser that has been shot you will not need to lap. If your bolt is a mismatch, depending on how long or rather how many times it has been fired with that bolt, you may not need to lap either. I avoid all the hassles by having all my actions rehardened. If however you don't plan that then as Don said, don't lap the lugs. Simple really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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