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Fire Lapping?

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03 February 2002, 07:15
JAB
Fire Lapping?
What are your opinions on fire lapping? I'm specifically looking at the David Tubbs Final Finish System. I've used it on one rifle and while I didn't notice a change in accuracy the gun is much easier to clean. I'm considering trying it again and was curious as to some other experiences/opinions. The gun I'm looking to try it on is a 280 Rem that seems to have a rough barrel...takes a lot of work to get clean compared to my other rifles. Thanks for the help.
Jeff
03 February 2002, 07:38
<Scott H>
I used Tubb's FinalFinish on a couple of my rifles. I noticed increased velocities for these rifles. I noticed a much smoother feel with a tight patch by grit #3.

My swede 29" improved accuracy and showed no tendancy to foul with moly bullets. Both rifles seem to clean up much quicker than before lapping.

03 February 2002, 11:06
<George Capriola>
I used the NECO system on my Ruger 77/22VHZ. There was no improvement in accuracy, but the barrel was noticeably easier to clean.
Regards, George.

03 February 2002, 16:19
wildcat junkie
quote:
Originally posted by George Capriola:
I used the NECO system on my Ruger 77/22VHZ. There was no improvement in accuracy, but the barrel was noticeably easier to clean.
Regards, George.

I had the same results with the Tubbs system. Much easier to clean and greatly reduced copper fouling. No difference in accuracy.

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03 February 2002, 17:35
<bearlake>
Where can i find out more about this?
03 February 2002, 18:08
<Scott H>
BearLake,

www.zediker.com/tubb/finalfinish.html

04 February 2002, 11:28
<bearlake>
I am looking to get a new 7mm mag Savage and am planning on starting out with molly bullets and only using molly bullets. This "fire lapping" sounds like a good thing to do before i even shoot the first molly bullet through the new gun. What do you guys think?