Tuner vibrates loose

[dedogs]

I have a ShadeTree tuner on my 30Br. At the last match my accuracy fell off pretty badly. The rifle was shooting better than it ever had just 3 days prior to the match. I thought that I was just missing some subtle condition change since we shoot without flags. (Very informal match--run what you brung). About half way through the third relay I sat back and tried to think about what was going on. I quickly checked the usual suspects (Scope loose, receiver loose, front rest not locked down, etc.) Every thing checked out. I sat there puzzled for a few seconds and then reached up to the tuner and sure enough the front lock washer was loose. This is the second time this has happened, the first time was about a year ago. Tightened it up and rifle started shooting again (too late to get back in the hunt). My question is would the application of a small amount of blue Loctite be detrimental to the tuner's function. I don't really want to resort to channel-locks to tighten the washer down for fear of chowdering the knurling on the washer. Any tips appreciated. dedogs This thread is in no way finding fault with Shade-Tree Tuners. It works very well. Probably operator error as I have ruined many things by being Ham-Fisted. Didn't want to screw up the tuner.

 

[T-shooter]

Loctite the connections. You can remove it with a heat if necessary.

 

[Terry]

I have used teflon tape. Holds better than nothing, and still adjustable.

 

[nmkid]

Nail polish?

 

[savagedasher]

If the tuner has a shoulder on the barrel tighten against . Just make it tight .
I use Long punch With a hand bump .
Larry

 

[BigKev]

Use "Purple" loktite, it's the lowest strength made and easily come apart. I do all of my scope base and scope ring screws with it.

 

[butchlambert]

This is one of my pet peeves. Why do folks go to a forum to ask a question when the supplier can give the right answer?
Not saying it hasn't happened, but first that I have heard. I always tighten the 2 rings to each other. I think a little Loctite would be fine. To the person that said tighten the tuner body to the barrel shoulder, Shadetree Tuners were not designed to stop on a shoulder on a barrel. It is designed to lock to the crown.
I see our instructions are still on our website.

PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
YOUR NEW BARREL TUNER
Installation
: Turn down 1.00 inch of the muzzle end of the barr
el to a diameter of .900 inch.
Thread the turned down muzzle with a 32tpi until th
e muzzle tuner will screw on. The
threads will need to be within .100 inch of the sho
ulder.
It’s important that the
tuner locks up at the muzzle and not the shoulder a
t the rear of the
threaded part.
If needed, cut a small relief at the rear shoulder
location to keep the
tuner from locking up here. This is necessary to ke
ep the tuner vibrating with the barrel
and not as a separate and individual part. Muzzle f
ace surface must be flat and smooth,
remove any dish or counter-bore.

Bullets.con is selling our tuners now as Bald Eagle tuners I believe.

 

[dedogs]

Why do folks go to a forum to ask a question when the supplier can give the right answer

'Cause I'm dumb and it never occurred to me to contact the manufacturer. I did read the instructions and there was no mention of using anything to prevent this from happening. As you say I may be the first that this has happened to. I edited my initial post to reflect that I am in no way dissatisfied with the tuner. I probably should have stated that right away. It's a great product that has worked exactly as represented. dedogs

 

[Keith Glasscock]

If you decide to use pliers to tighten anything knurled, use cannon plug pliers A.K.A. Connector pliers. The soft jaws won’t damage the knurling.

 

[dedogs]

The soft jaws won’t damage the knurling.

Thanks for the tip... I just acquired a set this evening. Gonna try this first before I go Loctite. I don't want to screw with the vibration of the tuner. dedogs

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Be careful with the blue locktite. I took apart a barrel nut from an AR-15 last night. Had 3 threads coated and that thing about broke my wrench trying to get it loose. I would say a really small dab is plenty.

 

[butchlambert]

Be careful with the blue locktite. I took apart a barrel nut from an AR-15 last night. Had 3 threads coated and that thing about broke my wrench trying to get it loose. I would say a really small dab is plenty.

With a minor amount of heat.