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Rifle Scopes Lapping scope rings?

Yeah, one would think. But I've seen beautifully machined rings on a warped base.
 
Well,.... If you use high quality rings and base's or base I would say the lapping is not needed. I currently have a near one piece base and EGW,TPS, and vortex branded rings and have no issues
 
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Change the base, why ruin the rings... If you move them after they are useless.

I should add that this was a unitized mount. Doesn't apply in most cases, so you're right, of course.
 
No, it is 2014, they are made on computer controlled CNC Machines... the accuracy today is well beyond what it was in 1978.

Exactly. Those stamped steel rings from back then were awful. Lapping is a holdover from the bad old days.