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Post by bteague on Jan 23, 2011 17:28:50 GMT -5
I am ready to install my barrel.My question is.Do I install it with dry threads or should they be lubed?Or maybe anti seize ?Opinions please.Billy
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Post by Jon on Jan 23, 2011 18:20:38 GMT -5
Bteague. I've been in the field for most of my life time. And if I look back I may never have known the right way. I've always learned the hard knocks way. So I may be more interested in the answer than you? But thank you for putting the question forward.
Jon
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Post by killitgrillit on Jan 23, 2011 18:21:02 GMT -5
I personally put anti-seize on all of mine
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Post by Richard on Jan 23, 2011 19:56:34 GMT -5
Most any type of light grease will do. You just do not want to gall the threads. PN cuts a pretty tight fitting thread. They make Savages just feel "sloppy!" And while we are at it, I have always put anti-seize on the studs for my truck and auto wheels. Nothing worse then getting caught with flat tire and only the mfg. supplied lug wrench trying to break a nut loose  . Oh, yeah, I have never had one in 45 years loosen up! Metal on metal just likes a little grease! ;D Richard |
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Post by smokeless77 on Jan 23, 2011 20:14:35 GMT -5
Make sure you don't do it this way!
John
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Post by wayles on Jan 23, 2011 21:10:28 GMT -5
Years of working with all sorts of equipment and fastners has taught me that never seize will let you tighten something 1/2 turn tighter with the same amount of pressure. The old gray lead base [no longer made ] is better than the new copper base. Helps prevent gauling
Wayles
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. Oh, yeah, I have never had one in 45 years loosen up! Metal on metal just likes a little grease! ;D