Anti-Seize Lubes

[Cpl. Ashencheeks]

Anyone use this stuff for breech plugs or nipples?

If so, what do you use?

 

[BrownBear]

I use a tube of choke tube grease I got years ago. No reason to stop.

 

[Cpl. Ashencheeks]

I was thinking about using choke tube grease also.

I only have one rifle where the breech plug is truly accessible without a gunsmith.

I was just wondering if there are any advantages to using anti-seize product made specifically for black powder arms, such Ox Yoke, TC, or CVA stick or pot lubes.

I even found one high heat tape made for breech plugs. I think TC makes it.

Many people use auto parts store products, but from what I understand it is sometimes messy to work with.

I do like the idea of twist stick lubes because of control of application and I could use it on a Remington cylinder pin as well as the nipples, but I don't think you get a lot with it. With the pots I think you get about a half ounce, I have no idea how much you get with the twist sticks, choke tube lube is usually about 3/4 of an ounce.

I am just trying to figure out the advantages or disadvantages of my options.

 

[azmntman]

Have used gorilla grease for last 10+ years with excellent results. (same 2.5 oz tube, it lasts awhile)

 

[Cowboy]

I also use Choke Tube Lube. That little tube has lasted me for 3 or 4 years now. As far as application, I use a toothpick and place a small dab of the lube on the end of it. A pin head size amount is all that is needed for the nipple threads and clean out threads. After a day at the range I clean my muzzleloaders and the nipples and then reapply the lube. Like I mentioned before, I am still on my first tube of the stuff and it has lasted up to the present time. Respectfully, cowboys1062.

 

[nkbj]

I use nickle never seize in some applications and plumbers tape in others.

 

[BrownBear]

...As far as application, I use a toothpick and place a small dab of the lube on the end of it. A pin head size amount is all that is needed for the nipple threads and clean out threads. After a day at the range I clean my muzzleloaders and the nipples and then reapply the lube. Like I mentioned before, I am still on my first tube of the stuff and it has lasted up to the present time. Respectfully, cowboys1062.

Same here top to bottom. It works well, it's easy and the lube lasts forever, so I'm not going to overthink it.

 

[Boomerang]

How about Teflon thread tape. :thumbsup:

 

[Spikebuck]

I would probably use choke tube lube if I had any guns with that feature and had to have it anyway, but since I don't I use TC Super Lube Anti-Seize which comes in a little 1/2 oz tube. Sounds like a small quantity, but I think I've only used 1 full tube in 15 years as it doesn't take very much.

 

[robinsroost]

I use Permetex brand never seize. The light grease is silver colored and I apply it with a small artist brush. If I am out, I have used Rig gun grease.......robin :wink:

 

[Cpl. Ashencheeks]

How about Teflon thread tape. :thumbsup:

From what I understand it will work to some degree, but it should be designed for high heat.

My younger brother on more than one occasion used regular teflon tape to thread his spark plugs on a VW bug and it worked well enough to buy him a few days before either reapplication or a trip to the mechanic. Of course some of these older bugs could be fixed to run again with bailing wire in some instances from what I have been lead to believe.

The high temp pink teflon tape is the type I have seen recommended, now TC labels the same stuff for specific use in muzzleloaders.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Standard automotive Anti-seize. Simply because I always have it in the shop. :idunno:

 

[Patocazador]

I use Permetex brand never seize. The light grease is silver colored and I apply it with a small artist brush. If I am out, I have used Rig gun grease.......robin :wink:

I use the same Permatex. One tube has lasted me for 9 years so far and looks like it will last another 50 years. I dab my finger tip in the open orifice and wipe the nipple, etc. one time and rotate it. It is not messy. I just take a Kleenex and wipe my finger tip. Works like a charm.

 

[Bearkiller]

I use the CVA anti-seize stick :thumbsup:

 

[Cpl. Ashencheeks]

Okay, I just bought a 1/2 oz. pot of Ox Yoke Anti-Seize.

Later I will try some choke tube grease and compare.

I assume both should last me a long time.

I am curious how much is in the sticks and if it gets used up faster compared to the cone tip tubes or pots.