Lube or anti-seize on threads?

[sdupontjr]

Whats to consensus on lube / anti-seize on barrel threads for suppressor. While I dont have any issues with my Nomad Ti xc on my Tikka, was just curious if I should put anything. Threads came back from Kampfeld spotless. Cleaned the crap out of the Nomad threads. Goes on with no resistance but still in the back of my mind if I should.

 

[jjordan355]

I use rocksett. Not hard to take it off when I need to either.

 

[06 SB]

I use the stuff Griffin makes.

 

[littlebigtine]

LUBE!

 

[dreadi]

Just keep the threads clean after taking it off or before putting it on.

 

[Half Nocked]

I've used the shotgun choke tube lube.... that seems to work just fine

 

[Luvbowhuntn]

I use nickel anti-sieze on all of mine. Be forewarned just a dab goes a long way. You could paint a battleship with a can of that stuff

 

[sdupontjr]

Perfect. Kinda what I thought.

Didn't think about the choke tube lube. have that with my Benelli Super black eagle

 

[CR78]

Threads came back from Kampfeld spotless.

Did they have any sort of grease on them? I just got two barrels back from him yesterday (threaded and with thread protectors) and they definitely had grease on the threads. Side note - his workmanship is impeccable.

 

[txtransplant]

I've used the shotgun choke tube lube.... that seems to work just fine

Wow this is somehow the first time anyone have ever mentioned lubricating choke tube threads to me. Never heard of this before, and I’ve definitely had them seized up pretty good before. Gonna have to pick up a bottle.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Saw this thread earlier and didn't think much about it, went shooting... Thinking I'll give her a little choke tube lube next trip.

 

[Marbles]

I use nickel anti-sieze. Just use something, even locktite or Rocket, primary because you will know how to break it free, unlike if better on metal binds up.

 

[wind gypsy]

I never do but probably should. Expecially with ti can threads. The factory XC thread adapter is steel though.

 

[Weldor]

Food grade high temp anti seize. Way less messy than nickel based anti seize. Like mentioned before a little goes along way.

 

[Judd]

I never do but probably should. Expecially with ti can threads. The factory XC thread adapter is steel though.

x2 One thing is, I don't leave my cans on my rifle. They are put on to shoot/hunt and taken off when headed home.

Rokset is the devil...every time I've ever messed with it, it's been a PIA. Who wants to boil water to remove something? I'd rather use red loctite...at least then I know with a good amount of heat I'll be able to get it off.

 

[sdupontjr]

Did they have any sort of grease on them? I just got two barrels back from him yesterday (threaded and with thread protectors) and they definitely had grease on the threads. Side note - his workmanship is impeccable.

TBH, when I got it back, I wiped down the entire barrel, action and everything so I don't remember. I may have had a little something on it. When I cleaned the Nomad Ti xc threads, I cleaned the threads on barrel and thread protector.

 

[Weldor]

Usually the threads should be 3A/3B you should feel some resistance as it snugs up close to the shoulder. If it is loose all the way up have them checked by a machinist.