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Threadlocker Shelf Life Concerns...?
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<blockquote data-quote="Full Curl" data-source="post: 2596069" data-attributes="member: 47602"><p>Thanks for all the replies. I know the "threadlocker vs. no threadlocker" topic is sort of like "how to best break in a barrel" or "clean a bore", lots of good opinions out there. I like to control all the variables I can and this is one way I can control a variable in my LR setup. I only put a tiny bit on maybe 2-4 threads with a toothpick and torq all screws to spec. I've been doing this for 20+ years and have never had any issues damaging the scope, rings, or not being able to remove them by hand. I have used purple on some smaller calibers but mainly use blue on all my magnums, never have used red. I once bought a used stick with an el-cheapo scope installed and whoever did it must have used red because what a PITA, I ended up having to use a small butane torch to heat the crap out of them to break them lose and even ended up breaking 1 or 2 screw heads off. Cleaning the screws and threads in the rings with something like brake cleaner or acetone or something similar before installation is VERY important.</p><p></p><p>So I did my test last night... cleaned a 1/4" nut and bolt with acetone and then spun the nut on with some blue threadlocker. Checked it this morning and was pleasantly surprised, it was solid, I didn't put any force on it, but will do that here after the 72 hour cure period and see what happens. Now I'm feeling much better about this scope installation... fingers still crossed!</p><p></p><p>I checked all over the packaging and on the tube and there was no expiration date or any mention of shelf life or expiration. Once again this was Permatex brand blue. To me, Loctite blue seems not to be as viscous as the Permatex.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Full Curl, post: 2596069, member: 47602"] Thanks for all the replies. I know the "threadlocker vs. no threadlocker" topic is sort of like "how to best break in a barrel" or "clean a bore", lots of good opinions out there. I like to control all the variables I can and this is one way I can control a variable in my LR setup. I only put a tiny bit on maybe 2-4 threads with a toothpick and torq all screws to spec. I've been doing this for 20+ years and have never had any issues damaging the scope, rings, or not being able to remove them by hand. I have used purple on some smaller calibers but mainly use blue on all my magnums, never have used red. I once bought a used stick with an el-cheapo scope installed and whoever did it must have used red because what a PITA, I ended up having to use a small butane torch to heat the crap out of them to break them lose and even ended up breaking 1 or 2 screw heads off. Cleaning the screws and threads in the rings with something like brake cleaner or acetone or something similar before installation is VERY important. So I did my test last night... cleaned a 1/4" nut and bolt with acetone and then spun the nut on with some blue threadlocker. Checked it this morning and was pleasantly surprised, it was solid, I didn't put any force on it, but will do that here after the 72 hour cure period and see what happens. Now I'm feeling much better about this scope installation... fingers still crossed! I checked all over the packaging and on the tube and there was no expiration date or any mention of shelf life or expiration. Once again this was Permatex brand blue. To me, Loctite blue seems not to be as viscous as the Permatex. [/QUOTE]
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