Author Topic: Breech Plug Anti-sieze? (Read 1109 times)

Big Blue · « **on:** April 11, 2004, 03:53:17 PM »

I was just curious what you guys would recommend as a breech plug anti-sieze?
Don

big6x6 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2004, 04:01:14 PM »

I use Bostick "Never-Seez," Knight "Breech Plug Grease," and T/C "Gorilla Grease." All do their job if you coat the threads on the action AND on the plug itself. I ALWAY check my breech plugs after twenty or so shots to make sure everything is okay. Sometimes I may back out the breech plug and re-apply if I know I'm going to do a LOT of shooting.

"Never-Seez" is the most economical but worst at cleanup time. Gorilla Grease is always a breeze to clean up.

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2004, 04:02:29 PM »

Mil-Spec 907E anti-seize, sold as "Never-Seez" (Bostik) or Permatex "Anti-Seize" at your local automotive supply store.

Scottyluck · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2004, 04:20:16 PM »

Yup, the Bostik and the Permatex. I also don't crank my breechplug down. I hand tighten it and then give it just a very slight turn with the wrench. I'm talking ever so slight.

Big Blue · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2004, 12:03:42 PM »

Thanks guys! I had thought that the automotive type anti-sieze should work, threads are threads and heat is heat, I'm glad for your confirmations.
Don

whitfang · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2004, 05:05:46 PM »

T/C sells anti-seize tape, which looks like teflon tape but is light pink in color. IMO, don't bother with it! I followed their instructions, using a turn and a half of tape, and had to crank it hard from the first turn, all the way in and all the way out. I mean, I guess it did prevent seizing. But it was about as hard to remove as if it had seized!

DesertRam · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2004, 03:33:44 AM »

Here's another vote for Permatex from the local parts store. Been using that on my Encore since I bought it with good results. That little $2 tube goes a long way too.

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2004, 07:06:18 AM »

I also use the copper Permatex Anti Seize from my local Hutchins Auto Parts...

sabotloader · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2004, 01:00:59 PM »

I too was using the copper anti sieze - but i ended up shooting copper into the throat of the barrel. I was creating my own fouling problem - so I switched back to a non-metallic anti sieze.

I did pick up a package of the Permatex anti sieze I haven't look at it yet to see what is in it, but does look like it has aluminum I need to check...

AllenRead · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2004, 03:55:35 AM »

I've had the best results from Militec-1. It's a little less messy than the copper anti-sieze. However, I think the key is to thoroughly clean the threads on both the plug and the barrel.

As others have mentioned, finger tight only, and a couple of turns out and back in also help after every 4 or 5 shots.

Stuck breech plugs seem to result from residue that is blown back into the threads and sets up hard. Turning the plug every few shots prevents this from setting up hard. It doesn't clean the residue out of the threads. If you don't get this out the turning will have less and less benefit.

For both of my ML's I can get about 30 rounds with just turning the plug before I have to do a thorough cleaning. Others have reported more. I stop shooting and clean the plug and breech when I can't back the plug out with my fingers.

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2004, 08:07:31 AM »

You know Allen...I have a little free sample of that Militec-1 grease. Maybe I will try that out as well as the Anti-Seize.

sabotloader · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2004, 05:17:52 PM »

Gosh, I hate to go against the grain, but I have found with both of the A&H's and my Remington that if I do tighten the breech plug up against the rim in the barrel snuggly, not tight but snug, then I really do not have a problem getting them out. I do not loosen them at the range either. It seems to me that if the face of the breech is up against the face of the barrel flange and the antisieze material what ever it is filling the threads of the BP blow-back should be at the minimum. So far I have really been lucky I guess.

I do know that I DO have to clean the BP threads and the recieving threads to maintain a the proper seal and seating of the mating parts.

During an outing to the range I may fire 25-40 rounds, come home remove the nipple then the breech, I must admit sometimes it starts a little stiff, nothing major. When I really have a problem is when I do not get the BP snug up against the flange, usually because of dirty threads.

Underclocked · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2004, 06:03:59 PM »

Yep, I'm thinking snugged up (but not torqued) is better. But, like everything else in this sport, it depends on the rifle.

DannoBoone · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2004, 06:11:52 PM »

High Temp Wheel Bearing Grease on the plug threads and snugged up
good (not REAL tight) with the wrench. Have not had a single problem
using Pyro, Clean Shot, Clear Shot, or T7 with the plug freezing or even
hard to retract. (It's also CHEAP!)

daddywpb · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2004, 12:31:11 PM »

I've setteled on the Knight breech plug grease , the green stuff, and haven't had any more problems.