lock tight vs not using it

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captneil19

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I have a henry 45 colt, an I had to buy a scope for it because I cant use the iron sights because of the darn cataracts.I purchased the henry scope mount because I wanted to keep everything henry.The question is, should I use the lock tight on the screws that is for the scope mount {rail},the piece that the rings attach to.I have never had to do this before because all my rifles come already with rails mounted.
 
I rarely use Locktite myself, but when I do, It's blue.

Blue locktite is fine. I strongly recommend you do not use the red.
 
Locktite makes a number of products, and some are the WRONG things to use on gun screws.

Look for a product called "GUNTITE". This is the locktite type that is right for guns. Holds screws from loosening, but come out ok with a screwdriver. One drop on the threads is plenty.

There are other things that will do the same job, keeping screws secure. Model paint, nail polish, even a sugar& water solution.
 
Plus 1 on blue vs red. Red can lead to a lesson is broken screw extraction. I have no experience with the the brass Big Boy, but the folks at Loctite saw fit to make a a low to medium strength Loctite 2020 BrassLoc they say doesn't corrode brass.
 
Is there a problem ??

I rarely use Locktite myself, but when I do, It's blue.
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Same here as the only time I use it, is when I run into a problem or "Historically" have had a problem. .... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
light tight vs not using it

well I got a lesson in that, it just so happens I purchased the red,i wasn't thinking of the repercusions if I ever had to remove them, I surely wouldn't want to put heat on the brass receiver.So after reading what you really intelligent folks have to say , I believe my best option is not to used it at all .Just find the proper screwdriver to fit the screws correctly so I can tighten down properly without destroying them. thanks to all
 
If anyone has used the red version, it will dissolve with gun solvent.
And run all over other parts, so use it and disassemble fast!
 
See how well your screw fit. If you get them in half way and have some wiggle You will need some blue. Just go by some . If the screw fit well , not wiggle then snug them up good to the base and mount your scope.r Bass receiver , DON'T over tighten those screws.
 
FYI, if you do use something that needs heat to remove it, you don't apply the heat to the receiver!

You apply the heat to the screw. A soldering iron on the screw head will usually do the trick well enough.
 
I've got a Beretta Nano. The front sight's fallen off three times, and the rear's twice.

Yes, I now use locktite.
 
Heat is your friend

Heat is your friend..........properly applied!

44 Amp mentioned a great technique, the key is effective heat transfer.

Another is a "sacrificial" screwdriver or hex wrench. Engage the driver securely in the slot or hex, use a propane torch to heat the driver.

The heat transfers nicely in to the screw. I can usually pick up the smell of the locktite when it is hot enough to release.

Locktite can be real bad news around plastics, it will dissolve ABS.

If you choose to use Locktite eliminating any oil or grease from the fastener and the threaded hole is critical to the product performing well.
 
I've used Loctite 290 for years, both personally and professionally. It's a medium grade wicking thread locker. You torque everything the way you want it, and put a drop on the fastener. It goes into the threads and sets up. Easily broken free when you want it to, but holds well until then.
 
^^that's what I'm talking about. As a mechanic (professional auto technician, master certified, I love lock-tite. I loooooooove locktite!!!! I put it on every crank bolt,every cam pulley, and every guns screw that comes loose. At first u was using the blue on my gun stuff (all I would normally use on such small bolts). But after the front post (or anything else comes loose) I go to the red. It WILL NOT come undone, and a little heat (like from a quick shot of MAP gas) breaks or loose quick enough). The purple sucks, the blue works (if applied correctly) and the red is pretty much fail proof.
 
I use a Loctite brand model 222MS.
It's not red or blue.
It's purple and made especially for small fine thread screws.
I install bases and rings for guys on target and hunting rifles.
Depending on what the parts are, I've seen it both ways where thread locker should be used as well as cases where it isn't needed.
If you torque your fasteners properly, then go out and shoot, you should give them a spot check once in a while to make sure they are still snug if you don't use the thread locker.
By all means if you hunt for big game seasonally as it shifts from summer warm to winter freezing, make sure your fasteners are secure one way or another.
 
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