Where & when to use Rocksett/HotLock on an AR

[@Joseph_Hamilton]

I am so goddamn happy with these rapid fire uploads after a few months of nothing. Finally my autism can be quenched.

[@BCarnes]

Stop using "Autism" to describe your interest in guns.

[@Joseph_Hamilton]

@@BCarnes of the tests I’ve taken all of them have conclusively shown that I am very much on the spectrum thank you very much. Edit: also, it isn’t an “interest”. It’s an obsession. I checked his channel almost every day to see if I missed an upload of the ruger series. I am not merely interested in firearms. I am obsessed with them.

[@Thisisoscar_]

Just like sex after two minutes youre done though.

[@Stoopidmunky]

@@BCarnes no

[@alexdrockhound9497]

@@BCarnesno

[@politeaf8065]

Really gonna need that rocksett removal video

[@dbmail545]

Yes! Yes!

[@Victor-xm]

A cup of hot water works fine on muzzle devices

[@UnknownReloader]

@@Victor-xm yep, 15 minuets in water and they come right off.

[@trainshot17]

I heat to 500 degrees and then pour ice cold water on the muzzle device/ fastener and it breaks the bond.

[@ZoMcYo]

Yes this video please

[@12monkey57]

Looking forward to the removal video!

[@jasonmorgan27]

lmao good luck

[@armorers_wrench]

​@@jasonmorgan27rocksett has roughly the same breaking strength as locktite blue but with more heat resistance. I've taken off tons of muzzle devices that were installed with rocksett/hot lock vibratite and never once have I had to use anything other than a reaction rod, muzzle device wrench and a breaker bar. It's incredibly easy and I don't know where the notion of it being impossible to remove comes from. Use the right tools and use your strength. It's not hard even when there is a copious amount of thread locker applied. Just don't let your wrench/crows foot slip off cuz you'll end up hurting yourself. Forward controls actually makes a good muzzle device wrench but you can also just look up whatever size you need and if necessary grind it down to be the right thickness. Also,.don't over torque the shit out of your muzzle device. 25-30ft lbs with thread locker is super easy to remove with the right tools. Tapered nuzzles like those on SIG or Q barrels are going to be harder. People have talked about this with the Spear LT. It isn't because they use rocksett. It's because the taper itself is there to make the muzzle device harder to remove. That's the point of the tapered muzzle.

[@doejohn8674]

Thank you, didn't know Rocksett expires that quickly.

[@vmtcmt]

Crap. Never knew Rockset expired. Guess my bottle is junk. I used it on one set screw gas block. Looking forward to the removal process, just in case.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

I didn't realize that it expired either. I checked the bottle that I have about two months ago and the product appeared to be separating with little "snowflake" lookng particles floating around. I will never buy a large bottle Rocksett again unless I absolutely have to.

[@UnknownReloader]

Rockset has never given me a problem on set screws. They have always held great and broke free with a allen key even with a fresh bottle. With muzzle devices I soak in water for 15 min and it comes right off or if you're in a hurry you can put a 2x4 infront of your muzzle device and smack it real hard with a hammer. The shock can break the rockset.

[@BeneaththeStreets556]

Thats the stupidest shit i heard all day

[@chrisharris9710]

I appreciate this video. I’m an 07/02 FFL/SOT and had recently came across one of @carrytrainer videos called “AR Science” where he was with Criterion getting his rifle rebarrelled. The armorer in the video gave some pretty bad advice IMO and when I commented about it I got a lot of flack back. One of the worse things he said was to use blue locktite on the gas block set screws. You putting out great info like this is extremely helpful, thanks again.

[@jacobcarter6028]

For the newly offered BCG checks: It would be a huge service to the community to build a spread sheet with the different checks you conduct, the results of the checks, and the brand/model of the BCG.

[@armorers_wrench]

It wouldn't really give you any kind of useful data because a good bcg from a good company could be misused by a dumb customer.

[@jacobcarter6028]

@@armorers_wrench sure but it would still be good data over to a trend over weeks, months, years, and decades.

[@BeneaththeStreets556]

Yeah. No

[@makstr1]

Not really. Copies of the TDP are public. He already offers the gauges and the info through his class. He also had done several videos showing us how to use the gauges. Trend data isn't always helpful and we do get that through his videos to some extent.

[@jacobcarter6028]

@@makstr1 in what way would extra data be bad?

[@mccjoe01]

I'd like to thank you Chad. You've taught me a metric butt ton about my favorite weapon system. So much so I've built 5!

[@BeneaththeStreets556]

Cookie anyone

[@operatorsanonymous1741]

I had solgw rebarrel an upper I shot out. They used and swore by red loctite.. did a shoot where we put about 1500rnds through our guns and at the end of the day one screw was missing and the other backed out with ease. Use rocksett on set screws.

[@AncientGloom]

Interesting. Does SOLGW pin their gas blocks? BCM doesn't, but I've also haven't heard of anyone having the gas block set screws come loose from a BCM upper. I wonder if BCM uses Rocksett?

[@SchooloftheAmericanRifle]

​@@AncientGloomBCM uses hi temp red. I have seen those come loose.

[@operatorsanonymous1741]

@mysteryman33333 solgw doesn't pin, but they told me to send it back and do so. I just ordered some new screws off brownells and used rocksett. Didn't happen again. No idea what BCM does. I do use their blocks and they're a VERY tight fit, but I use rocksett on the ones I build.

[@AncientGloom]

​@@SchooloftheAmericanRifle Oof. I recently put together an upper with a barrel that didn't come drilled for a pinned gas block, so I used Rocksett on the set screws because you mentioned in a previous video that you recommend Rocksett. Now I'm glad I used that instead of the red Loctite!

[@poortac5568]

I took their armorers course a couple years ago and remember them saying to use Rocksett, because it was ceramic and wouldnt come loose with heat from the barrel or gas block. Granted, they also said pinned gas blocks were the best, followed by dimpled with set screws. I also remember them mentioning some type of special screw for dimpled gas blocks/barrels that had teeth of some kind to dig into the barrel, preventing the screws from loosening easily. Assuming my memory is accurate 😂

[@ratagris21]

Always good advice and informative.

[@BrassAngels]

I haven't had good happenings with Rocksett on muzzle devices. Thanks for the insight oh knowledgeable one! Aka, brother chad!

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Definitely interested to see what your trick is to Rocksett removal. Also, I didn’t realize expired after a year.

[@wileycoyote19]

These are the Best videos I can say are on KZbin! Thank You for Sharing and God Bless You for your knowledge.

[@clinkerclint]

I had no idea that stuff went bad. Thank you.

[@RikkyRichardsonn]

Same, i have the big bottle of rocksett shown in the video. Guess i gotta start more builds lol

[@WalterLitwinko]

Recovering from surgery on my eye Chad will be laid up till October.These videos get me thru the day and make me forget about the pain.Keep them coming if possible.Thanks for everything

[@SPIN1963_]

Been using hot lock for quite some time ... great stuff. Perfect for suppressor use.

[@LarsBars17]

I have a loose low pro that needs to be tightened, and had this exact question. Thanks!!

[@OWSNubbles]

Yeah, I wish had known Rocksett has a relatively short lifespan years ago. Bought the bottle, installed the few muzzle devices I needed to, and put it away. Next time I needed it the bottle had almost completely solidified and was useless. Definitely nice to have an option to purchase a smaller amount, especially with how expensive it is.

[@j.bernard6944]

Same happened to me and I agree

[@georgewashington938]

I look forward to the full video on using Rocksett or HotLock. I have a nitrided barrel from Faxon that is not prepped for the gas block to be pinned. Nitriding is so hard, the set screws can't get a bite and it is difficult to drill a dimple into the barrel. I haven't had any functional issues with the gun, but it does make me worry that the gas block with slip in the future (especially at a critical time).

[@1337RedFox]

Thanks for addressing, especially hotlock

[@choke666]

PERFECT TIMING! THANK YOU!

[@dancortes3062]

I didn't know that this stuff goes bad after a year. I got a bottle that is definitely over 1 year old. I just used it on a thread protector and it seems solid, so time will tell.

[@stuartnewbrough8356]

I’m going to be that guy 😂. According to Silener Shops website, if the rocksett hardens you can put it in a cup of warm water for a few minutes to soften it up. Does this only apply to those small unopen packet of rocksett that come with muzzle devices, or is it all bogus?

[@lentinikhalsa1]

Loving the videos brother

[@blueeyeddevil1]

Been using RS on muzzle brakes, even those with a crush washer. Guess I can stop doing the latter now. Who knew? Thanks.

[@pranavkamath4329]

If you use a crush washer, that’s what provides pressure keeping the muzzle device in place.

[@Bookof_rook]

A video on removing something with rocksett would be great.

[@SharekGadd]

Thanks!

[@ripdoinksinamish]

I’ve found Rocksett is essential for gas-block set-screws.

[@cschultzy56]

Really looking forward to the "how to deal with rocksett" video.

[@milspecmike8440]

Oof, did’t know Rocksett expired, have the same bottle for several years now. Luckily, I have had muzzle devices come loose with red loctite but not expired Rocksett. Will order a new bottle for my next project though (and of course will probably go back and re-install anything put in with expired version.

[@markn.1473]

Chad, do you heat the “Hot Lock”!when applying it?

[@tomliemohn624]

Rocksett is great!

[@BFVgnr]

Where do we go to find the smaller size items? 😀

[@ACDCRD]

Man I just put together my first build. 11.5” upper. I used blue loctite on the gasblock screws. Do you think its necessary for me to redo? I saw conflicting info about this online. Some people said blue loctite is fine, some said not. I should have done more research. But I completely trust SOTAR. Please let me know.

[@luciuschappell4648]

Do you see any inherent downside, other than inconvenience, to putting a tack weld on the rear side of the gas block to ensure it never comes loose?

[@dbmail545]

I usually buy Blue and Red Loktite in the small tubes and it definitely goes bad over time. Any idea why that happens?

[@kylerobeck6750]

Oxygen, IIRC. Trajectory Arms sells them in syringes and they say to not allow any air in the syringe so it lasts longer.

[@mccjoe01]

KZbin needs to reverse itself with these new restrictions eff Alvin Bragg.

[@darrendeep6w677]

NSWC Crane spec’d red locktite on their MK12 and MK18 gas blocks. I use red locktite. YMMV.

[@zulubob5824]

Good info......Thanks!

[@prototype3a]

What is the best source for the smallish taper pins used on firearms? So far, I've only found them at McMaster.

[@chupachuuups706]

What do you mean rocksett expires? Once it’s installed or even when it’s still in the bottle? What about hot lock? What if you shake the bottles? Could that restore them?

[@Jerry-yj7og]

What can I use on the AR threaded suppressor to keep it from loosing during shooting?

[@Rocketman9mm]

I use red loc-tite for my gas block set screws

[@robertfoote3255]

👍👍👍!!!!!!

[@C_oprator89]

Vinegar?

[@dmaxm2498]

Aren’t you supposed to use cold water/ice water to remove stuff applied with Rocksett? Pretty sure I heard that on one of Iraqveteran8888’s build videos.

[@blazinggsx]

It expites? Crap, and that explains why my sico mount came loose when installed with the supplied rocksett. I had to get a new bottle and i thought why not go big, ill use it later. Ouch thats a $50 hit.

[@Pokeguyjai88]

Nice whack with a brass hammer!

[@celmer6]

After 28 years I'm still just rocking Areo Shell, Blue and Red Locktite. I've never needed anything else.

[@reconrc1787]

Please tell us the removal secrets!!!! I've done water (cold, boiling), tried the hairdryer trick to make vapor etc. And nothing is sure proof. Some manufactures bath their guns in these chemicals, and it makes it such a pain when its time to change parts.

[@Thisisoscar_]

0:18 I dont apply it on the screws of a gas block but the body/barrel and it acts like a gasket and is super hard to remove.

[@Montblanc1986]

I put some blue on a grip screw the other day.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

I would think it would be fine. It shouldn't get that much heat there. I suppose it's possible if your running 1500rds in a day.

[@iicashiiv790]

When are you gona show us how to remove rocket from gas block and muzzle device I’m scared to use it if it’s to hard to get off if something goes wrong 😂

[@michaels1432]

What about red thread locker?

[@MrMeds-of5ur]

Can someone share the link on the video that’s for removing it? Or any videos how to loosen a gas block from a bcm full upper.

[@colt-ss3lw]

Rocksett did not work on my "Rowland" .460 Rowland muzzle brake.

[@SchooloftheAmericanRifle]

May have been expired or The threads were not completely free of grease or oil

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

I have rocksett that came with a blue label i got years ago. It didnt work long term. I see yours is yellow. Is there a difference you know of?

[@chupachuuups706]

@@SchooloftheAmericanRiflei hear you can warm up rocksett containers in warm water to remedy it, id this true? Or is it done once it expires

[@lytening79]

Green Loctite EVERYTHING. But in all seriousness, Rocksett (brand new product) has failed on me, causing muzzle brakes to come off when removing silencers. HIGH TEMP RED Loctite has solved all of my issues (I shoot suppressed on everything except handguns, and my 50BMG (my Thunderbeast 50 is coming)

[@absurd207]

damn, i didnt know rocksett expired. i guess that 3 year old bottle i have is probably no good.

[@deusvult6632]

I tried to use Rocksett on my ex wife's mouth but she was able to break free and keeps talking trash to this day.

[@ryand8024]

Where's the chonkii boy rebel?