I say it depends on how often you pull the breach plug. I do it after every shot and I do not re-apply anything to the threads. I don't do it again until after I clean the rifle and re-assemble it. Unless I shoot a lot, then I go by how it feels when I pull the plug. Never had one get stuck on me yet. You don't need to crank them in there either. Just snug it with your fingers. I bet most get stuck plugs because they over tighten them and then shoot them three or four times. I had that problem when I first started.

I agree with the guy that told you to only put it on the threads as well. Doing both is just a waste of grease in my opinion. The directions probably tell you that so you will use twice as much and have to buy more sooner. Try shooting my rifle, you would never get that crap in there to get to the threads.

And I always fire a cap after doing anything to my rifle to clear the chamber of any thing. It is time consuming and uses up caps, but it's better than a missfire in my opinion.

Paul