Learning from My Mistakes - Use Loctite

To clarify, I generally recommend blue loctite when installing parts.
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[@rickysantana5658]

The fact that you put this out shows your honesty and integrity. Appreciate it, grabbing some locktite now.

[@PrimaryArmsOptics]

lol we keep the bolts loose so guys can upgrade mounts and so on, good thing you caught it at the range. Next time use a hammer😂-Dimitri

[@samhunt9380]

Thanks for a great video. When I got my first scope in 1964 for my Sako .270, my Dad told me to use Gasket Goo on the scope mounts and screws. It worked well, but when I became aware of Loctite a few years later, I used it. Still do to this day....

[@DanielBoone337]

I Loctite everything... Theres optic companies who claim you dont have to Loctite the scope rings but that's BS I've have rings loosen up even if they're torqued to spec... I think just about all shooters has had this happen at some point... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@voltairee3012]

I have a phrase of loctite the world. Every time I don't something comes loose.

[@StockFilms300]

I’ve had the same thing happen to me using my Glock 45 MOS with the OEM plate. I was practicing for an upcoming match and shot about 200-250 rounds in about an hour. Noticed at the end that my POI shifted and at first chalked it up to the barrel being hot. That’s when I noticed the exact same thing, the MOS screws backed out 3/4 turn on both sides.

[@derek3154]

Have allot of PA prisms & the same optic you got on the way😎. I personally have never put locktite on the mounting screws but always make sure it’s pushed forward and pretty damn tight and never had them come loose. May or may not take your advice😜

[@GBGuns]

Interesting that you had that issue. I know some mount manufacturers don't want Loctite because of the way it effects torque readings. "Wet torque" versus "dry torque" maybe it was just a mount failure?

[@OreGear]

The mount itself seems fine. Nothing is cracked or damaged. I didn’t use any specific torque when installing it on the rifle either. I’m inclined to blame it totally on user error.

[@davidkahler1311]

@@OreGear So you didn't torque you scope or mount down and you're wondering why it came loose. Now you make a video telling everyone to use Loctite....Hummm

[@KnifeCursed]

I learned this lesson many years ago. Every screw gets loctite. Some more than others.

[@Nebula_Ultra]

Dang so you wasted 60 rds? That's like 400$

[@LKaramazov]

VERY interesting! True,I’ve got several PSA guns and these soldier types at the range said they don’t touch PSA. I did t get it because I’ve never had a problem with mine, but I also never have had my barrel literally smoking like they did that night. But yeah, I’ve got some low tight but I’ve never used it. I think I will do I just put it on the screws as they are or do I have to back them off and remount? I’m assuming I just put it on as it is….

[@tizben]

Can't wait for those results about that point of shift for that faxon pencil barrel tho! When's that coming out?

[@OreGear]

I’ll hopefully redo the test in a couple weeks

[@Jose-xm3tq]

Now you know why I locktight everything, and carry it everywhere. I run out of it a lot. Nice Vid.

[@Jose-xm3tq]

Everything comes loose, if you use it enough... Good Job Ryan.

[@charlesaferg]

Will you make a video about the incident you briefly mentioned? I'm in Portland and this kind of thing, as you well know, is all too common. I'm curious to hear about it.

[@Fudmottin]

Live and learn, eh? I've heard Faxon barrels are not dimpled where the gas block goes. Have you dimpled yours? If not, you should very seriously consider it unless you are pinning your gas block to the barrel. The same force that pushes the BCG back also pushes the gas block forward. Simple set screws don't cut it. I've got my own KP-15 build just about ready for testing as soon as rounds don't cook off in the magazines from going outside 😉

[@OreGear]

I did dimple this barrel prior to installing the gas block

[@CalzaTheFox]

My faxon pencil barrel came with the dimple.

[@davidhague7184]

I have a Older sporterized K98 in 308 (i bought it that way) Until i used red loctight on the bases and blue on the rings it would come loose ever 50-75 rds. I have a 340WBY Mag and it has knocked the Tally one piece rings loose on more than one occasion - but she is a bit recoil happy

[@turkeyhunter7617]

Good info 👍

[@jpj6780]

2 questions: Why is the limited eye relief prism mounted so far forward? Why is your laser illuminator so far back? Really interested in this setup. I have a wwsd to build myself.

[@OreGear]

The eye relief on the new micro cyclops is extremely forgiving so it’s perfectly usable at this distance. It also allows me to place a magnifier behind it when I want to. The IR unit is a laser only so I don’t have to worry about illuminating the rifle. Having it located here also helps me keep the weight further back, which feels better on such a light gun.

[@jpj6780]

Thank you. That makes sense. I didn’t know that prism was so forgiving. I like it.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Good stuff

[@ulysseslemons4070]

Hey man nice shirt! Where did you buy it?

[@oshagnificent314]

Where’d you get that shirt my man!!! Like the vids

[@mayhemmo2306]

Guess I know what I’m doing this evening. I loctite a lot but it looks like I better double check everything.

[@davelpz3340]

What’s the weight difference between the KP15 as opposed to a regular lower with adjustable stock?

[@CalzaTheFox]

This will vary a lot depending on your choice of lower, stock, and any extra bits added. But, as an example, the complete milspec KP15 is 1.704 pounds according to Brownells. Stripped is 1.026 pounds. As they say.. ounces lead up to pounds real fast.

[@Drylogic_kills]

Awesome shirt !!!! Where can I get one ?

[@jtrazz4038]

what red dot and stagger mount is that ?

[@Akira-nw4jl]

a barrel becomes longer as it gets hotter but it extends straight as long as there is nothing holding both ends. for this reason a full floating barrel only holds one end and let's the other freely expand. only if you over heat the barrel to the extent that it melts will it bend. otherwise it should remain completely straight. a pencil barrel cools faster than a thicker barrel. If you would like to cool it even faster, JP Enterprises sells what they call thermal dissipators. check them out.

[@ecobasetech4558]

I accidently applied a little too much blue loctite on the barrel nuts of my Stribog and a lot has seeped out onto the outside of the barrel. I've recently installed a 16" barrel to convert it to a PCC carbine. Do I need to worry about that? Would that cause damage to the barrel if I leave it alone. I don't want to have to take the thing apart. But if I do, I think I need to do it soon as this stuff cures in 24 hours

[@OreGear]

It shouldn’t cause damage, it’ll just make it hard to remove.

[@ecobasetech4558]

@@OreGear Thanks for the response. I used a torque wrench to tighten each nut to 40ft lbs per the manufacture direction. Would I just need to use a higher amount of torque to break them loose?

[@alpinaca]

6:46 please elaborate From my experience w a second hand homebuilt ar, castle nuts and gas blocks need a going over. For my hd ARs ,it’s quality name brand factory built stuff.

[@OreGear]

Even quality parts, not staked or properly installed, will come loose

[@canyouseewhatisee3671]

If you learn from mistakes.......then all you did was not a waste

[@jhirata6456]

Witness mark your screws is also very helpful

[@OreGear]

Very true

[@markrobison2549]

Off topic . But can we see an in depth review of the VZ 61 ? No content on KZbin about the .380 version rly

[@chrisgodfrey2846]

I wasted about 60 rounds of my 6.5 grendel recently when I knocked my scope loose last week even though i used loctite -_- thinking about getting a torque wrench and a good qd mount so I don’t waste any more money

[@davidkahler1311]

If you didnt torque you scope then you are not getting the best accuracy out of your rifle.

[@UpTriTie]

Is red a bit too much? Or which flavor of locktite do you recommend? I know there are many different compounds even of red locktite I.e. 271 272

[@24YOA]

Personally I'd use blue on about everything that's not getting hot, or that I may want to remove easily. Red is usually overkill and requires concentrated heat to break. Using red on a flashlight or plastic grip is a bad idea. Using red on things like a rail system screwing into your upper, or your castle nut, is a more proper application.

[@OreGear]

The only thing I use red loctite on is the bolt on charging handles on AKs

[@davidtadlock2238]

@@OreGear what do you use for gas blocks?

[@Drylogic_kills]

Ah found it. 👍

[@robinlaszlo]

I dont know if youve noticed this or anyone has mentioned it over the 2 years youve had this video up but in the video of you shooting if you look at your aite mount its visibly jumping arounf on the rail a bit or seems to be.

[@jonathanrivera8162]

Idk why I was under the impression that this was about the optic

[@Highway9mm]

Well, I know what I’m doing tonight… And now I’m gonna have to bring all my rifles to the next range trip.

[@bikiniluvnguy1]

supposedly nail polish can serve the same purpose i have heard, can find it everywhere in emergency

[@tire26]

Civilians find it humorous sometimes that I still dummy cord my attachments to my rifle like I did in the Marines but when you're running around and bumping into things it could save you money if not a lot more. Thread locking is in the same vein.

[@gl7431]

The same thing just happened to me....

[@miftoth]

Same happened to me. But 2 rifles 😢😢😢. 22Lr and. .308

[@SldgeHammr]

I keep loctite in my b5 tube

[@Jose-xm3tq]

2:10 What kind of drum is that? Interesting.

[@OreGear]

KCI. It’s been running far better than I expected to be honest. No failures through 5 full loading so far

[@jefura19]

May use in a serious situation??? Do tell?

[@gro24x7]

btw - instead of Loctite, Blue Vibra-tite is another good option

[@christopherbinkley2243]

Threadlocker and witness marks.

[@sleigh4019]

Who doesn't check the red dot or sites first when missing ? Lol classic

[@jaksahn3370]

Oh god. Not you again!

[@jaksahn3370]

Yabbadabbadontdothatagain

[@hairydogstail]

I won't ever watch DeRanged since I have a brain, standards, morals and I don't hate my gender, race, nation or it's history..That said, mistakes are how we learn if we acknowledge them..

[@OreGear]

I’m sorry he triggered you

[@hairydogstail]

@@OreGear Anti American, lying, slandering, Godless, endless gender loving weirdo cuckholds who trash John Wayne yet love communist loving antifa, murdering savages do tend to trigger me...Birds of feather dude, looks like you have many more mistakes to learn from LOL...

[@mightystreaming933]

wrong clean threads with contact cleaner before mounting. they will have oil on them. loctite is not a fix for your failer. 5 min to say optic loose wtf. lol stress test.

[@rigid73able]

Could have torqued the mount to manufactures specs.

[@OreGear]

That would make life too easy

[@bravocompany2196]

Roger, we already knew your civilian non-military ass would mess up already. Expected.

[@Jonjenkins4400]

Talked to much. All you had to say was. Locktite your screws lol this video should have been less than 2 minute bro

[@OreGear]

Too*