Author Topic: Propper screw threadlock (Read 723 times)

Aim small · « **on:** August 31, 2004, 04:47:36 AM »

What would be the best type of Loctite or other threadlock to use on scope bases, rings and other gun screws.

Randy_che · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2004, 05:29:07 AM »

The non-permanent kind. I use some stuff from Home Depot, but I can't remember the name. It's in a red bottle, but it's a blue liquid. It says removable with handtools. Clear nail polish also works.

Just looked up loctite products. looksl like Loctite BLUE matches what I use.
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/subcategory.asp?CatID=10&SubID=48

Dave in WV · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2004, 05:36:40 AM »

I use red Loctite on base screws but I know I need a little heat to get the screws broke loose. I use blue on action screws and green on ring screws. As mentioned nail polish works well too. The green loctite will wick down screws already tightened but has the weakest hold.

Swamp Fox · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2004, 11:10:00 AM »

The product designation you are looking for is Loctite Small Screw Threadlocker #222. This can usually be removed without heat.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2004, 07:54:35 PM »

I use the Blue Locktite brand on base screws but have come to dislike hread locker on scope ring screws. I guess I've just had to drill out way too many.. Fingernail polish and tincture of iodine will lock a screw in. It'l have to drilled out! The iodine causes rusting which locks the screw in while the fingernail polish is a a lacquer and is pretty permanent.

mountainview · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2004, 07:30:27 AM »

As noted above, I'd also go with the Blue Loctite. Available at most hardware stores, small bottle lasts a long time, and price is reasonable I've used Loctite for many things and it seems to be a good product.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2004, 05:16:30 PM »

Do not use the red Loctite on scope screws!!! The proper Loctite to use for scope screws is the purple designation. If you must you can get by with the blue Loctite (read the back of the package or go to their website). Purple is difficult to locate. The color designations of Loctite is by screw size and degree of permenance. Using the wrong type (color) is why some have had to drill out screws. Clear nail polish works fine if you feel you need some method of holding screws in place....<><.... :grin:

Steve P · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2004, 11:20:18 AM »

I use loctite 222. You may have to order it at your local hardware or auto parts store to get it, but you can get it. I also use cheap fingernail polish. Get the cheaper stuff, it does not harden as much, but will still hold your screws.

Steve