HighDesertSage
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Also, I have never lapped any of my rings ( I use Talley Low 1-Piece), but it probably is a really good idea to have that done. If the Smith includes the lap in that $50 price, it's probably a really good deal.
Need new scope mounted - Cabela's for free or gunsmith?
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carljohnson
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That was my concern too. I know that Cabela's will do it for free but I'm concerned about how good of a job they'll actually do. A gun smith takes pride in their work and specializes in that type of work.
carljohnson
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Okay, I'm taking the rig to a gun smith to install. It's been decided. 
belly-deep
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I've never had a scope mounted by Cabelas (or anyone else for that matter) but judging by the talent I've seen on the other side of the gun counter, you could give the tools to a chimpanzee and probably get as good of a final result.
It baffles me that people don't mount their own scopes but to each their own.
I'd take it to a smith if I wanted it done by someone else.
It baffles me that people don't mount their own scopes but to each their own.
I'd take it to a smith if I wanted it done by someone else.
MJE2083
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I agree, with Cabelas you're taking somewhat of a gamble. Granted I'm sure that many of the people who work their know what they're doing, but some don't. Many people can mount a scope to a rifle and have it be good enough for some hunters, but you've got a real nice scope and a nice rifle so I would want it done right.
That's the way my dad mounted his scopes back in the 60's when no one knew any better. That's the way we still do it and have never had any negative effects.
If it effects my accuracy at 1000 yards I don't care, my longest shot in over 40 years of hunting was just over 400 yards.
WapitiBob
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What could possibly go wrong?
