Threadtite or not GEN3 Little Bastard

[svxwilson]

Hello,

Question for those with experience with the Gen3 Little Bastard on their semis.

Did you use the included threadtite on the barrel threads or did you just tighten it "just pass hand tight" with a wrench and call it good? My first time not using a jam nut etc with the muzzle device.

Might try without the threadtite and see if it comes loose with a quick range trip tonight.

Going on a 24" Proof CF 6mm Creedmoor barrel in a JP LRI-20.

Thanks for your input!

 

[jab00]

It’s not on a semi, but I have a Gen 2 little bastard on my 6mm Creedmoor AX barrel that I had to use some purple loctite (low strength) on to prevent it from loosening. I just put a tiny bit of that on the threads and it’s stayed put since.

 

[hlee]

Wrench, no thread locker. Never been a problem.

 

[shax2lex]

Just a wrench is what I used.

 

[TriggerJerk!]

I just use a wrench on my AI barrels, and I have not had a problem (Gen 3 Little Bastard).

 

[svxwilson]

Took it out, shot 20 rounds through it to re-zero and bang some steel real quick. Was about .7 mils low compared to bare muzzle. The G3 LB was still tight after the 20 rounds. 3-5 rounds per mag. Not shooting super slow but taking the time for good shots (except when banging steel, always have to show the bolt guys at the range who's boss ! )

Will report back after shooting it some more. Taking it out to bang some more steel at the ski lake before practice.