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<blockquote data-quote="MLN1963" data-source="post: 2762252" data-attributes="member: 68159"><p>This is what I have done. Spin the barrel nut all the way to the front. Spin the barrel in place against your go gauge so you know how many threads you have to work with. Apply red Loctite carefully not to make a mess in front of the barrel nut. Depending on how many threads I have could change where I put the Loctite. Spin the nut close to the action and wipe off any Loctite that may have gotten on the face of the nut if any has. Set headspace as usual. Let it cure properly before ever taking the barrel back off. </p><p></p><p>After this I have used a rear entry action wrench and barrel vise as if it was a shouldered barrel. I put marks on the nut and barrel whenever removing or installing it at look for nut slippage. I've never seen any. </p><p></p><p>When you want to remove the nut after removing the barrel, spray from both ends of the barrel nut with RED CRC brake cleaner to soften the Loctite. A couple sprays and couple minutes is all it takes. Use RED, not the green non-chlorinated stuff. You could also use heat on the nut, it only takes 450°-500° F to soften the Loctite. </p><p></p><p>YMMV, but it works for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MLN1963, post: 2762252, member: 68159"] This is what I have done. Spin the barrel nut all the way to the front. Spin the barrel in place against your go gauge so you know how many threads you have to work with. Apply red Loctite carefully not to make a mess in front of the barrel nut. Depending on how many threads I have could change where I put the Loctite. Spin the nut close to the action and wipe off any Loctite that may have gotten on the face of the nut if any has. Set headspace as usual. Let it cure properly before ever taking the barrel back off. After this I have used a rear entry action wrench and barrel vise as if it was a shouldered barrel. I put marks on the nut and barrel whenever removing or installing it at look for nut slippage. I’ve never seen any. When you want to remove the nut after removing the barrel, spray from both ends of the barrel nut with RED CRC brake cleaner to soften the Loctite. A couple sprays and couple minutes is all it takes. Use RED, not the green non-chlorinated stuff. You could also use heat on the nut, it only takes 450°-500° F to soften the Loctite. YMMV, but it works for me. [/QUOTE]
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