Thanks for the replys. Cayugad, do you have a scope mounted on your rifle? I do, and I'm not so sure the wrench that came with the gun will help. I have the extension, but as you know, you have to disassemble the whole breech end to use it. I will keep an eye out for the CVA lube and the gorilla grease and pick some up. Bore butter and 3-in-1? That sounds pretty interesting too. Do you just apply the bore butter to the threads and then put a few drops of oil on it?