Gunsmithing Anti seize/loc tight

[Toney198]

I just purchased two lil bastards to put on my tac a1 and CTR, what is recommended to put on the threads. This is a semi permanent thing as it will be much later before I get a can. The CTR will be my hunting rifle so it will see all weather. The Ctr is stainless if that maters.

Thanks.

 

[wareagle700]

I degrease the threads, both barrel threads and threads in the brake, and then put a drop or two of Rocksett on the barrel before tightening the break. Don't get crazy with the roclsett or torque, it doesn't take much for it to stay put.

 

[Toney198]

I degrease the threads, both barrel threads and threads in the brake, and then put a drop or two of Rocksett on the barrel before tightening the break. Don't get crazy with the roclsett or torque, it doesn't take much for it to stay put.

Thank you

 

[Sig Marine]

I use a little anti-seize on the threads as I remove my brakes on a regular basis to clean the crown as well as the brake.

 

[Toney198]

I use a little anti-seize on the threads as I remove my brakes on a regular basis to clean the crown as well as the brake.

But what anti do you use?

 

[Sig Marine]

I use Permatex which can be found at most any auto parts store. A small tube is less than $5 and will last a long time as it doesn’t take much and does not need to be applied every time you remove/install your brake. It comes in a few versions, I have nickel based but I don’t think it makes much difference which one you get.

 

[strikeeagle1]

On semi-permanent installations I try to have it both ways, anti-seize and thread adhesive on parts that may feel almost ~1,000 deg F. I prefer the Permatex copper based anti-seize, as its product specifications recommends it for combined heat and corrosive situations. I apply the Rocksett to the terminal threads of the device host so upon device removal I do not have to fight the adhesive the entire length of the threaded surface. I apply the anti-seize to the deep 1/2 of the device threads so the net effect is both products on different regions of the thread engagements.

The copper anti-seize has a -30 to 1800 deg F specification range. Rocksett silca-based adhesive is stable to 2,000 deg F which is why many brake / suppressor mfg.'s recommend its use.

The aluminum (silver based) is a product targeting salt corrosion and moisture e.g. marine situations. The aluminum based silver anti-seize has a -60 to 1600 deg F specification.

I use a small brush or Q-tip to apply the anti-seize as it is messy and a little goes a long way.