RustyOlRanger4x4

what color loc-tite should I use on my scope bases? I dont want anything permenant just something that will hold. Mine keep working lose and I wanna do some work on sighting in my 06 better this summer and I wanna do it right this time

Mark whiz

You want the blue locktite (medium strength) that can be broken loose with hand tools.

jcchartboy

Go with the product Loc-tite itself recommends.......Gun-tite

They make it for Uncle Mikes...

Gun-Tite "welds on" scope mounts, tightens loose or worn screws, anchors swivel bases, etc. but can be easily removed. 6ml resealable tube.

http://www.uncle-mikes.com/adtemplat...y1=&subcatky2=

RustyOlRanger4x4

should I use it on the screws on the rings to or just the screws in the base?

jcchartboy

I believe you will get many different answers to that.
I use it on bases occasionally.
I believe a good set of rings should not require it.

bigbulls

Every scope I mount I place a small dab of BLUE loc-tite on the base screws, ring screws, and the windage screws if a Leupold style rear base.

When I say a small dab I mean an ammount just large enough to cover a couple of threads.

bigcountry

bigbulls, you also do your windage? Hmm, might try that. I have had them go loose before.

Mark whiz

I've been using the blue locktite on bases, rings, mounts................anything that can vibrate loose. And like bigbulls says, a little dab will do ya.

trailer

Just for those interested Loctite came out with the new Quickstix. It’s looks like a lipstick dispenser in a solid form and it’s not as messy for applying...

jcchartboy

Trailer, have you used the Quickstix on gun parts? Which one?

Below is the link for the Quickstix for others...
http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/lo...d=444&layout=1