I've used tape plus anti seize and a word of warning.. it does not hurt to check that plug every 10 shots or so. Just a simple twist back and fourth. No need to remove it. I have yet to have one I could not get out, but I did have to take the rifle to the vice one afternoon, put the square lug in the vice and then turn it out because with the breech removal tool, I felt I was exerting too much force on the rifle and stock when I was trying to remove it the normal way. This was after 30 shots mind you, and I failed to follow my own advice and check the plug.