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fire lapping
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10/30/14 12:15 AM
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colt45-90
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hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: fire lapping
[Re: colt45-90]
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11/11/14 12:54 AM
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crash700
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I know that one of the PD snipers recommends it, but I have never gone through the process of fire lapping my barrels. I haven't heard anything negative about doing it other than its a lengthy process.
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Re: fire lapping
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11/11/14 01:28 AM
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RiverRider
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Way back when the concept was coming to light I remember reading that it could be beneficial on revolvers if done correctly. It had to do with a bit of tightness in the bore where the barrel is threaded into the frame...kinda makes sense. It was not suggested for rifles for quite some time, as far as I can recall.
Numerous people have tested and reported on firelapping rifles and it seems the results are pretty much a mixed bag.
I do know one guy who told me the first thing he does with a new rifle is firelap it. Crazy, IMO.
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