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Have a .375 Ruger that requires action screws to be tightened after every 15 or so rounds.

It is it okay/desirable to use Loctite on those screws? If so, what strength- blue, red, or what?


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Blue or nail polish.....


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Originally Posted by Bighorn
Have a .375 Ruger that requires action screws to be tightened after every 15 or so rounds.

It is it okay/desirable to use Loctite on those screws? If so, what strength- blue, red, or what?


How many in-lbs are you applying when torquing the screws?


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Is the rifle bedded?


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Do not use Thread-Locker! Some guys use thread locker on scope base screws then want us to break our driver bits trying to get them out.

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I use clear nail polish on scope base screws and action screws when necessary.......it is easy to break it loose.......however, it is not resistant to most gun cleaning solvents.....if I need a more solvent resistant thread locker, I use either green or blue loctite.

Shouldn't be much of a problem removing scope base screws if the PROPER thread locker is used......if it doesn't want to break free, use a soldering iron to apply heat to the fastener........

Of course, there are folks who will use red loctite and then can't understand why they can't remove the fastener!!


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I hate it when people use nail polish on scope screws..

Use Blue locktite... It's all you'll need...


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if your action screws are backing out every 15 rounds.....adress the real issue. it sounds like some hanky bedding.


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Originally Posted by Redneck
I hate it when people use nail polish on scope screws..

Use Blue locktite... It's all you'll need...



So, what's wrong with using nail polish??


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