What do you use on barrel/can threads to prevent sticking/galling?
I've been using copper anti-seize, but it is messy.
Thanks
I've been using copper anti-seize, but it is messy.
Thanks
Suppressors Thread lube??
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Re: Thread lube??
teflon plumber's tape. About a buck at your big box hardware store, a roll will last years a couple inches at a time, a few range dates a month maybe. Works great.
teflon plumber's tape. About a buck at your big box hardware store, a roll will last years a couple inches at a time, a few range dates a month maybe. Works great.
Re: Thread lube??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Luke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The copper anti-seize you're using works really well. Just don't slop it on and it's not real messy. You don't need a lot of it to be effective. </div></div>
+1. A little dab will do ya.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Luke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The copper anti-seize you're using works really well. Just don't slop it on and it's not real messy. You don't need a lot of it to be effective. </div></div>
+1. A little dab will do ya.
Re: Thread lube??
I hunt with a smoke pole, so naturally I end up using T/C anti seize. You can buy it at walmart, its clear and petro-jelly consistency. the downside to anti seize is it likes to collect dirt, sand, crud so don’t use very much, and make sure you put a thread protector on your rifle, put the can in a pouch when not in use.
I hunt with a smoke pole, so naturally I end up using T/C anti seize. You can buy it at walmart, its clear and petro-jelly consistency. the downside to anti seize is it likes to collect dirt, sand, crud so don’t use very much, and make sure you put a thread protector on your rifle, put the can in a pouch when not in use.
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I use nickel anti-sieze because the copper can cause corrosion in aluminum and some of the suppressors have aluminum in them. Copper will work as well and the suppressor may not last long enough to worry about corrosion...
After cutting off and boring out a couple of stuck suppressors from customer guns I recommend the use of an anti-sieze of some sort. With all the carbon and buildup we get on suppressor threads it is possible to gall or pickup a thread and have a stuck can or damaged threads. If you're worried about dirt and crap collecting on the threads use a thread protector on the rifle and a plastic plug in the can at both ends.
Frank
I use nickel anti-sieze because the copper can cause corrosion in aluminum and some of the suppressors have aluminum in them. Copper will work as well and the suppressor may not last long enough to worry about corrosion...
After cutting off and boring out a couple of stuck suppressors from customer guns I recommend the use of an anti-sieze of some sort. With all the carbon and buildup we get on suppressor threads it is possible to gall or pickup a thread and have a stuck can or damaged threads. If you're worried about dirt and crap collecting on the threads use a thread protector on the rifle and a plastic plug in the can at both ends.
Frank
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+1 on copper high temp anti-sieze on both barrel threads and take apart can threads.
+1 on copper high temp anti-sieze on both barrel threads and take apart can threads.
