Silicone in a barrel?

[blacknwhite]

I am thinking of putting some black silicone in some holes that were left by barrel sights in a barrel of mine...? Anyone feel the need to tell me this is a stupid idea? I'm thinking of doing it because I dint want the hole to fill up with junk and if need be down the road I should be able to get the silicone out of the hole fairly easily. The threads in the hole are stripped for those wondering why I'm not putting a flush screw in the hole.

 

[Rustystud]

A black or deep blue childs crayon works well.

One can match the current blue and it is easy to remove.

Rustystud

 

[blaserboy]

yip, wax crayon or candle wax

 

[CatShooter]

Am I missing something here...

... when the barrel heats up and the wax melts, what happens then??


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[CatShooter]

Chuck is back - there is another thread...


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[blaserboy]

barrels dont get that hot in scotland

 

[reloader243]

Drill the holes oversize,paint a new primer to match the bluing,install with super-glue......when you want it back out....smack it with a hammer.....:idea:

 

[reloader243]

Oh Yea! Duck 1st:thumb:

 

[CJ6]

I think it's best to retap and install flat screws back in.That way it's ready if you want to put the sights back on