Which grease for barrel threads and shoulder into action on SR BR gun

[LVLAaron]

Make sure to use the blue monster pipe dope also.
Are you a plumber also?
Best,
Jason

Not a plumber, but I like to know what the trades are up to and what they like. I like to be prepared.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Not a plumber, but I like to know what the trades are up to and what they like. I like to be prepared.

Yep, everyone that owns a house gets to be a plumber of sorts. Had to extract the threads of a broken shower arm out of it’s wall fitting this weekend.

 

[rjtfroggy]

I don't use anything fancy just good old fashion RIG grease. The tube I have is at least 40 years old from the look of it.

 

[PGW Steve]

I use LPS Force 842 spray dry moly. It doesn't leach out when you're baking it for Cerakote.

 

[AckleymanII]

Most are thinking about tenon threads, but the same grease will be used on muzzle threads for Muzzle breaks and cans, and those threads get really hot for sustained periods! In dog towns, I had some that never seize turning to what looked like dried corn flakes due to the heat.

For cans that screw apart for cleaning, a very high-temperature grease should be used. Wheel bearing grease, commonly used on airplanes, is a good starting point.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Most are thinking about tenon threads, but the same grease will be used on muzzle threads for Muzzle breaks and cans, and those threads get really hot for sustained periods! In dog towns, I had some that never seize turning to what looked like dried corn flakes due to the heat.

For cans that screw apart for cleaning, a very high-temperature grease should be used. Wheel bearing grease, commonly used on airplanes, is a good starting point.

Cans, especially on semi or full auto are a different story than what I've been referring to on this thread. They can get really hot with rapid and sustained fire. That's where I'd use a high temp rated lube of some sort. Most anything is more than enough for a typical bolt rifle but cans get HOT. That film you saw is what I was talking about in a different post. They can get crazy hot. I've seen videos of cans glowing red. That's extreme, though. Glowing red aluminum is around 1150-1200°. More than that on steel. IIRC, most anti seize lubes are good to about that 1100-1200° range..fwiw. I've seen engine headers glow like that at night, especially race cars and pulling tractors etc. The only anti seize container I have handy is copper and it's rated for 1800°. It also says it's good for stainless and aluminum.. fwiw. It's Loctite brand #C5-A

 

[Edd]

Molykote P-37 is rated for 1400 C.

 

[wildcat3d]

Used motor oil

Strained first I hope.

 

[shoot4fun]

I believe this is an area that is way over thought. This application doesn't even begin to test the properties of virtually any basic grease. Nothing wrong with a little over kill but I think that's what we are doing here.

I hate to admit it but I think you think correctly on this.

 

[ELR LVR]

I’ve used just about everything at one time or another…

Lucas Red N Tacky
What ever EP grease I’ve had sitting around…
Copper Never seize - can be prone to galvanic corrosion.
Regular never seize
Stainless (nuclear grade) never seize
ARP (ultra torque) Moly Lube - if it’s good enough for engines it’s good enough for this.

Whatever you use for lubricant watch the drop point rating. Don’t want to go boiling it out of the joint. Most EP greases more than meet the need.

Best advice here ^^^

 

[ELR LVR]

Strained first I hope.

Nah man, that helps lap the threads to one another dontcha know

 

[LVLAaron]

Strained first I hope.

Nah. Right from the dipstick to the rifle.

 

[slm9s]

 

[ELR LVR]

I read someone once put that stuff on cyclone fencing to keep kids from climbing it since it blends right in to the galv wire just like Camo.
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it worked haha

 

[eddief]

Loctite LB 8036 has worked for the last 20 years for me, plus it's metal free.

 

[D-4297]

Whatever was in the syringe that Jim and Ian sent along with the new Panda action . Think I trust those folks at Kelbly's to send the "Right" stuff .

 

[Jcav]

Wow all these replies and not one person said "KY Jelly" hahaha!!!
Just don't let your partner find out...

 

[K9TXS]

I use the same grease that Alex Wheeler uses.

 

[GenePoole]

I had to put a new carburetor on our Piper PA-28. The instructions said to use this stuff on the fuel line threads. It is super tacky and super dense. I might try that on some rifle threads next time I do a barrel.

EZ Turn Lubricant | Aircraft Spruce ®

EZ Turn Lubricant EZ Turn is a specialty lubricant/sealant used for fuel and oil line valves & is resistant to high temps. Especially effective where high octane fuels and aromatics are present. EZ Turn is also e...

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[D-4297]

Just a quick follow-up ; but I just changed the barrel on my Kelbly .308 Panda , after just short of 4,000 rounds . It only took one "Bump" from the Rubber Mallet to break it loose , and then spin the Action off the barrel . Smooth & easy . Cleaned all the threading in the action with lighter fluid and a tooth brush . Soft lint-free cloth . Then a light ( very light ) coating of that same grease from on the new barrels threads , and spun it back together .
Two light "Bumps" with the Mallet and Good to Go .
The rest of life should be so easy .