Rifle Scopes loc-tite?
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Re: loc-tite?
nope, I use clear nail polish on things that are visable, and use pink cause it holds better on things that can be seen.
nope, I use clear nail polish on things that are visable, and use pink cause it holds better on things that can be seen.
Re: loc-tite?
Blue on the base screws and nothing on the rings. Properly torqued, haven't had any issues yet.
Blue on the base screws and nothing on the rings. Properly torqued, haven't had any issues yet.
Re: loc-tite?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MB198</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used blue, 242, but usually nothing. Don't use red. </div></div>
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I use blue only, blue can be broken with hand tools if you use red you would have to use power tools and /or heat to break it per manufacture's instructions.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MB198</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used blue, 242, but usually nothing. Don't use red. </div></div>
+1
I use blue only, blue can be broken with hand tools if you use red you would have to use power tools and /or heat to break it per manufacture's instructions.
Re: loc-tite?
A good thing to do is put a drop of blue loctite between the base and the action. This will fill any tiny void that exists and prevent water from wicking in there and causing rust on the action over time. This matters more in some climates than others for sure.
A good thing to do is put a drop of blue loctite between the base and the action. This will fill any tiny void that exists and prevent water from wicking in there and causing rust on the action over time. This matters more in some climates than others for sure.
Re: loc-tite?
no , just torque to spec , your done and when you upgrade the scope you dont have to drill the screws out
no , just torque to spec , your done and when you upgrade the scope you dont have to drill the screws out
Re: loc-tite?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MB198</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used blue, 242, but usually nothing. Don't use red. </div></div>
How about black?
Jim
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MB198</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used blue, 242, but usually nothing. Don't use red. </div></div>
How about black?
Jim
Re: loc-tite?
permatex blue medium strength loctite 242 on base, nothing but torque specs everywhere else.
permatex blue medium strength loctite 242 on base, nothing but torque specs everywhere else.
Re: loc-tite?
Pepperbelly, I'm sure your question is tongue-in-cheek. Don't use black on anything you may later want to get apart.
Pepperbelly, I'm sure your question is tongue-in-cheek. Don't use black on anything you may later want to get apart.
Re: loc-tite?
Quarter Horse yes I was joking. Several years ago just for the fun of it dad and I built a FLGR for a 1911. Mostly just to see if we could. The salesman did mention that blacl is permanent. It kind of gives you a funny feeling in the pit of your stomach when you use it too. There isn't any going back after it's applied.
Jim
Quarter Horse yes I was joking. Several years ago just for the fun of it dad and I built a FLGR for a 1911. Mostly just to see if we could. The salesman did mention that blacl is permanent. It kind of gives you a funny feeling in the pit of your stomach when you use it too. There isn't any going back after it's applied.
Jim
Re: loc-tite?
I use a very small amount of blue for the base screws and nothing for ring screws - just torque to correct in/pounds.
I use a very small amount of blue for the base screws and nothing for ring screws - just torque to correct in/pounds.
Re: loc-tite?
blue on the base and i use a little dab a paint from a paint valve marker on the cap screws.
blue on the base and i use a little dab a paint from a paint valve marker on the cap screws.
Re: loc-tite?
The easily break free blue or RED Loctite use heat from the tip of a soldering gun.
The easily break free blue or RED Loctite use heat from the tip of a soldering gun.
