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Zermatt TL3 Bolt Handle Retention

SierraCJ5

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May 25, 2012
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What's the best low-grade thread compound to help retain a TL3 bolt handle? Looking for something less permanent than blue thread locker. Any advice appreciated!
 
Use less blue thread locker. You only need a drop dude you don't have to paint the threads and shaft of the bolt handle blue.
 
Purple loctite

 
I put the knob in a padded vice and then screw the bolt body into it. Snug it up tight and you'll never be able to work it loose by hand.
 
I do teflon tape, then wrap the handle in a bunch of electrical tape to protect it from marring, then tighten with a set of pliers.