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xer 21

Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« on: July 22, 2013, 02:20:18 PM »
SO I have a sight for my rifle, but the thumbscrews loosen up after ever trip form the recoil and such.  and then the sight starts to lose its zero.  so i was wondering, someone once suggested i use loctite on another screw on my iron sights, but i was wondering if its a good idea for something i want to stay put for now, but may want to remove in the future?
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Tom_G

Re: Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2013, 02:33:57 PM »
This is what Loctite was invented for!
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JiRal

Re: Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2013, 02:46:26 PM »
Should be ok to remove if you apply Loctite to screw. I've installed and removed pistol grip screws that had loctite on em. Was a little hard to remove but can.
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xer 21

Re: Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2013, 05:17:38 PM »
yeah, i just dont want it to be PERMANENT permanent. but i dont want to stick, lol.  can i just find it in a hardware store?
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dirsh

Re: Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2013, 05:32:38 PM »
Just use blue and you'll be fine
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Re: Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2013, 05:40:48 PM »
City Mill for sure has it.  That is where I got mine.  Home Depot and Lowe's should also.  I think even O-Reilly's sells it. 

But yeah, get the blue.  Don't get red. 
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drck1000

Re: Loctite for the thumbscrews on my sight?
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2013, 05:58:26 PM »
Blue loctite for sights. Also put a witness mark to be able to quickly check if the screws/bolts are moving.

The blue loctite will come off with moderate amount of force. Just a little dab is all you really need.

I've bought it at Don Quiote. Home Depot for sure.
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