Anti-Seize Compound's

[BearNaked]

So instead of buying a tube of aero shell, I have access to the below 2 anti seize compounds. wondering which one I should use or just buy the aero shell?

Nickel Anti-Seize: protects to 2400 degrees and meets Mil-PRF-907E
Copper Rich (Copper Coat): protects up to 1800 degrees and exceeds MIL-A-907E, this one is made for maximum conductivity.

This is for the barrel nut threads and the barrel itself.

 

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either will be fine

 

[diverdon]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spare-Parts-Anti-Seize-Lubricant-Kennametal-Item-ASL-3GT-/160910379116

For tooling and firearms I use this stuff. It is gold in color and really seems to work well when applied in tiny amounts.

 

[jet_lagged]

Either is fine. For steel to steel, it will not matter. For some dis-similar metals, the nickel is better/less reactive in terms of long term corrosion.

 

[BearNaked]

i am thinking of going with the nickel since it has a higher heat rating.

 

[spife7980]

If you get your barrel up to even half the lowest temp rating you will have other problems I imagine.
I went with copper because it was the cheapest when and where I was when I needed it.

 

[Yondering]

If you get your barrel up to even half the lowest temp rating you will have other problems I imagine.
I went with copper because it was the cheapest when and where I was when I needed it.

Yes, exactly right; the heat rating in this case has no impact on the choice for this application. Either one will work; I have both but usually just use the nickel stuff.

 

[BearNaked]

this rifle will never see that temp range and if it does, ill be more worried about nuclear fall out than anti seize compounds. it just seems to be a better product which is why I was considering it over the copper.

thanks guys for the help. as always, much appreciated.

 

[Strykervet]

I have the anti seize, but honestly I just give it a rub of grease and some more on the threads and that's it. Why I don't use it anymore despite having it handy, I can't tell 'ya. I just haven't seen any drawbacks from not using it and the TW25B or EGW works great.

 

[David4570]

AeroShell 33 and gtg, but it is expensive.