Loctite or NO Loctite on threads ??

[Warning Shot]

As long as I torque scope ring and base screws to the mfr.'s recommendations, is there a good reason to use Loctite on the threads? I would appreciate hearing your experiences either way.

Thanks!

[cwtitan]

I would use the blue loctite. It can be removed without a problem.

[K Train]

no loctite, properly torqued screws will be good to go. it is a pain to get out of threads in the action

[INKSPOT74]

clear fingernail polish

[Bailey Boat]

Even a properly torqued screw WILL work loose with enough recoil enough times. Blue Loctite is easily removed and does no permanent damage to screws or threads. RED Loctite has no place around guns....period.....

[bigfelipe]

I use he purple loc-tite. It's slightly lighter than the blue. Easy to remove, holds solid, but the material can be brushed out of the threads easily.

[WRAITH]

Originally Posted by bigfelipe

I use he purple loc-tite.

I've been hunting that stuff for a couple of years now! No stores that I've been to seem to stock it anymore, and IIRC it is off the company's website. Your current source?

[Uncle Alvah]

I like to use the blue loc-tite.
Another thing I'm religious about is cleaning the screws, rings, scope body and such with alcohol before I start putting things together. Ya need to clean the oil from the parts for best results.

[geneinnc]

I have ruined rings with blue loctite. that stuff is almost impossible to get out of threads.

IF you must add something, then clear fingernail polish.

NEVER had a properly torqued fitting come loose.

[CZaddict]

I've done both and can't say one way is better than the other. I haven't problems out of either. If you do use Locktite and have trouble breaking it loose a little heat from a heat gun or soldering iron sometimes helps.

[cwtitan]

Just remember the blue loctite comes in a red tube!!! Confused yet???

[R_Schackleford]

You haven't lived until you have to get those little torx screws out of a scope base or a set of rings when some nimrod has put red locktite on them! It just makes me downright ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As has been stated before, I have never had properly torqued screws come loose either, but I suppose that doesn't meant it can't happen. I would think the cheaper mounts/rings might be more prone to such, but I don't use anything but Badger Ordnance equipment and I have never had a problem with them getting loose.

[Warning Shot]

OK guys- looks like the consensus opinion (not a scientifically large sample!) is that you should use "something", if for no other reason, to provide a failsafe to prevent screws from backing out.

In the belted magnum world, I'd guess Loctite would be more important.

[bahamacop]

OK I'll be the guy that suggests another color- green. More penetrating, little less than blue, helps form a bond without being so hard that you'll never get it apart. It was recommended to me by some armorers.

[Warning Shot]

I don't think I've ever seen the green flavor.

[eng23ine]

I also use the green....the tube says "gun-tite" on it...made specifically for rings and bases.

[baxt3r]

I use the Blue on many things. Guns, R/C equipment, and any other place where it might be needed. I'm sticking with it until something better comes along.

[copdills]

I only use the blue , that way I can loosen the screws with no problem

[WRAITH]

Originally Posted by eng23ine

the tube says "gun-tite" on it.

I have a tube of this also. It is Loctite 290 and is intended for fasteners #2 thru 1/2"
For use on electrical connectors, instrumentation, screws, and set screws.

The same Loctite product is sold by Uncle Mike's as Gun-tite (stock#1631)

Apparently this is the replacement in their line for Loctite 222.(purple theadlocker)
Purple was always the "go to" thread "Pooky" for rings/bases and adjustable sight elevation screws in the 70's-80's. This was a given for metallic silhouette pistol shooters who adjusted their sights with changes in distance in a match. A lost elevation set screw ends the day.