Rust Protecting Newly Cut Threads?

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03-12-2015, 08:36 AM
mjphawk

Rust Protecting Newly Cut Threads?

I have a Savage FCP HS Precision in .308 WIN and just had the barrel threaded. I already installed the muzzle break for my suppressor that is currently in jail. My question is if there is anything I should do to the exposed metal from the threading? It is currently not blued. I keep my guns in a safe with a dehumidifier and it is unlikely (although not imporrible) that this gun will see inclement weather beyond the Florida humidity on a trip to the range. Is a good coat of oil on the threads before putting on the muzzle break sufficient? Gun grease better?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
03-12-2015, 08:54 AM
mikgarus

I have been using CorrosionX for years with great results. Humid FL weather AND I shoot a lot of corrosive ammo!
03-14-2015, 04:59 AM
GaCop

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Originally Posted by mikgarus

I have been using CorrosionX for years with great results. Humid FL weather AND I shoot a lot of corrosive ammo!

Hmmmm, never heard of it. Tell us more about it.
03-14-2015, 01:17 PM
mikgarus

http://www.corrosionx.com/corrosionx.html
03-17-2015, 06:27 AM
PaddyD

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjphawk

I have a Savage FCP HS Precision in .308 WIN and just had the barrel threaded. I already installed the muzzle break for my suppressor that is currently in jail. My question is if there is anything I should do to the exposed metal from the threading? It is currently not blued. I keep my guns in a safe with a dehumidifier and it is unlikely (although not imporrible) that this gun will see inclement weather beyond the Florida humidity on a trip to the range. Is a good coat of oil on the threads before putting on the muzzle break sufficient? Gun grease better?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I have found one of the best long term storage rust preventatives is RIG grease. It can be gotten from most any good gun outlet. I got mine from here,

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/118...sal-gun-grease
03-17-2015, 08:53 AM
Robinhood

I used that on the M1A. Moly Coat is a good thread lubricant/Rust protector. I taped of a barrel and ear plugged the bore to moly coat a threaded barrel a couple of times. Still no rust.
03-21-2015, 01:31 PM
savgebolt

i saw a test of moisture protecting lubricants,,,,,3 best were , wd 40 specialist corrosion resistant,,,,,frog lube , and a hornaday product , hope that helps
03-21-2015, 01:43 PM
wbm

Saw the same test. WD40 SCR and Frog did better than some that cost a lot more.