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Which Loctite? And another question.
bk09:
Finally got my scope for my Model 500! And now after spending over $100 on a scope base and rings and another $200 on the scope I would like to make sure I secure it well. I looked around the Loctite website and don't see what seems to be a good option. Green 290 says it is meant for the small threads I have, but it needs localized heat and hand tools to remove, and I would rather not use heat. And Blue 242 says it is meant for nuts and bolts with a thicker diameter. Anybody have a preference for one of those or even another color?
I would also like to create more surface area on the inside of the rings to contact the scope. Does anybody in the Omaha area have a 1" lapping bar and some grit I could pay a fee to use? Don't feel like spending a small fortune for the ones on Midway.
Thanks in advance for the input. I will probably go to the Bullet Hole tomorrow and see how it holds up while getting the crosshairs on target.
jonm:
you want blue.
Red requires a decent amount of heat to remove. Green is the same as red except you use it when parts are already together.
Im pretty sure the reason it says the red/green are better for small screws is because after you apply heat, it takes nothing to take apart. The blue takes a little more force to remove so you have the possibility of breaking/stripping the hardware. With gun stuff, blue isnt a problem. For softer metals, you wouldnt want it.
Lorimor:
Purple LocTite is meant for tiny screws and obviously has the least holding power of the bunch. I'd avoid red like the plague in this case.
NE Bull:
As a former auto tech I can tell you -
Blue if you want to take it off again,
Red if you don't Plan on taking it off again.
Green- it Ain't coming off again!
I always go with the Clear fingernail polish myself, at first. (usually does the trick. and doesn't show. and a little umph, and it's off)
bkoenig:
Fess up, you use pink sparkly nail polish.
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