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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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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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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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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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Nail polish is for girls......
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