Quick Tip: The When, Where and What of Threadlocker
This Brownells Quick Tip video provides essential guidance on using threadlocker for firearms. Caleb and Steve explain the crucial do's and don'ts, covering applications for various firearm types like AR-15s and bolt-action rifles, as well as optic mounts. They detail the properties and best uses of low-strength, medium (blue), high-strength (red), and high-temperature ceramic threadlockers, while also highlighting the risks of overuse and overtightening. The video emphasizes proper cleaning and degreasing for effective application and discusses specific scenarios where threadlocker should be avoided, such as on gas block screws, offering an alternative solution for securing them.







