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Loctite 222 Threadlocker PurplePurple Threadlocker (222) is great for use on scope base & ring screws, set screws, calibration screws, meters and gauges. This non-wicking formula is recommended for fasteners from #2 through 1/4" and cures in 10 minutes with full strength in 24 hours. Easy to use; simply degrease the screws and screw holes with a quality cleaner/degreaser, apply a drop of threadlocker and thread screws in place. Requires only hand tools to remove once applied. Permatex® Low Strength Threadlocker PURPLEOEM specified. Low strength threadlocker designed for fasteners under 1/4″ (6mm) that require occasional adjustment. Removable with hand tools for easy disassembly. Noncorrosive. Conforms to ASTM D 5363 AN0311 (Mil-S-46163A, Type II, Grade M). Permatex 24024 Low Strength Threadlocker Purple, 6 ml Tube - Amazon
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Degrease and torque to spec, never the need for loc-tite on the rings. If I were, it would be purple. Also, let it dry before application.
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Degrease and torque to spec, never the need for loc-tite on the rings. If I were, it would be purple. Also, let it dry before application. Loctite cures anaerobically, only in the absence of air.
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Yes.
And I Loctite the scope in the rings........
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Always on base screws; never on ring screws. +1. DF Why would you not put it in the ring screws?
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Yep, I always use blue #243 on base and ring screws. Usually I use green #680 retaining compound to bed the base(s) to the receiver. Nothing comes loose until I want it to (and no need to constantly check torque on the screws), but it's not difficult to remove.
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i also use loctite medium strength on both base and ring cap screws but in the paste formula. i like it waaaay better than a liquid.
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Degrease and torque to spec, never the need for loc-tite on the rings. If I were, it would be purple. Also, let it dry before application. Loctite cures anaerobically, only in the absence of air. I said to let it dry, not to let it cure. That is different scenarios. The surface of the Loc-Tite will dry and make better application once installed when done correctly. This is why so many manufactures pre-apply loc-tite on their products before sending them out.
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Are you letting it skin over for cleaner application with liquid loctite under the skin? There are products designed to be applied and assembled later. Vibra-Tite for example. Loctite also has a tape for this scenario.
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Never applied to ring screws and have never regretted it.
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Degrease and install tightened to correct tolerances.I have never had problems.
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Degrease and torque to spec, never the need for loc-tite on the rings. If I were, it would be purple. Also, let it dry before application. Loctite cures anaerobically, only in the absence of air. I said to let it dry, not to let it cure. That is different scenarios. The surface of the Loc-Tite will dry and make better application once installed when done correctly. This is why so many manufactures pre-apply loc-tite on their products before sending them out. No. The pre-applied lock patches are a completely different product than liquid Loctite you and I can buy in a bottle. It's not the same thing and they don't work the same way. Even Loctite/Henkel doesn't say to let their liquid threadlockers "dry" before installing.
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