NIPPLES

[ctshep97]

when installing or replacing nipples should you put antisieze or similar on the threads

 

[Rock Home Isle]

I remove the nipple as part of my cleaning process when I get back from the range or hunting trip. I just make sure that the nipple is well oiled when I put it back into the gun and store it till I take it out again.

 

[ord sgt]

I put anti seize on the threads after every cleaning. Makes it easier to remove.

 

[oldwood]

I never have had reason to put anti-sieze on a percussion nipple. Perhaps if the gun is to be in storage , grease might be good.

 

[COTNTOP]

I have a tube of TC anti-seize that I use on nipple after I clean the rifle. Seems to make removing and installing the nipple smooth.

 

[Versanaut]

Whether I need to or not, I just always have. Choke tube lube/anti-seize. Not a lot mind ya, Just a small dab.

 

[VA Hawken]

I've been using Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Grease. Never a problem with nipples seizing.

 

[doubleset]

I have copper-based anti-size that I use for various things. I used it a while on rifle nipples, but have decided it's generally more trouble than it's (theoretically) worth. If I'm using a gun regularly I just put a little gun oil on the nipple when screwing it in. If it's going to sit for some time, I'll put the anti-seize on it.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Whether I need to or not, I just always have. Choke tube lube/anti-seize. Not a lot mind ya, Just a small dab.

I always use Anti-Seize on choke tubes...Course, that's more the way I was taught by the guys I hunted with.

 

[deermanok]

I use breech plug grease like for inlines.

 

[Timber Wolf]

I don’t remove nipples every time I clean. But if I do remove a nipple (or touch hole) I apply a tiny dab of T/C anti-seize. I have a nipple in an Old Army cylinder I can’t get out now, I figure anti-seize is cheap and easy insurance.

 

[ohio ramrod]

I don’t remove nipples every time I clean. But if I do remove a nipple (or touch hole) I apply a tiny dab of T/C anti-seize. I have a nipple in an Old Army cylinder I can’t get out now, I figure anti-seize is cheap and easy insurance.

A friend gave me two revolvers his grandson had shot and put in a dry basement with out cleaning. I had a @#$% time getting the nipples out of the first. I got a can of kroil and soaked the second one overnight, all of the nipples came out with no problem. So I would recomend you try some kroil on yours.As you say a little antisieze is cheap insurance for future removal.

 

[doubleset]

I have a nipple in an Old Army cylinder I can’t get out now, I figure anti-seize is cheap and easy insurance.

I haven't had a problem like this, but I have yet to find a frozen thread situation that PB Blaster didn't solve. At times it's taken repeated applications over a week, and having the fastener in the right orientation so the PB Blaster will work into the threads better. But it's always worked for me. If you haven't tried it already, it's worth a try.

 

[Sean E Bug]

their is no good reason not to. I put anti seize on most threads when putting things back together. dosn't cost much and can save much frustration later.

 

[Semisane]

Every time for me.

 

[barracudadave67]

I use the copper anti-sieze on all my muskets and revolvers
If you shoot around 100 rounds of .58 musket rds in a week end, you will see that a little drop of oil, will not suffice. Same in revolver competition use ant-sieze, on the cones.
I have been asked buy people to clean up theyre revolvers, that I have had to drill the cones out of the cylinder, all because they didnt cean them properly, or use good lube on the cones.
Dave

 

[toot]

when installing or replacing nipples should you put antisieze or similar on the threads

I always use a Q-TIP with NEVER SEIZE on the threads every time I clean them.

 

[TScottW99]

I’ve been using Militec-1 grease for 20 years on nipples, choke tubes and breech plugs. Works great. Militec gave me sample oil and grease 20 years ago, I’ve since bought their oil several times but the sample grease is still going strong, a little goes a long way.

https://www.militec-1.com/

 

[dave951]

I keep it simple. Mobil1 synthetic grease is a great product to use with black powder arms. It doesn't adversely react to fouling and stays soft. I use it on both my Sharps and it goes on the nipple of every arm I shoot. A side benefit- there was a batch of nipples sold with improper heat treating. They'd break flush across the threads. It's happened three times to me and twice, the nipple was put in with Mobil1 and I was able to tease the nipple back out without resorting to a trip to a gunsmith. The first time I was using a dot of white lithium grease and it was a bear to remove the remains of the nipple.

 

[doubleset]

What would historically correct anti-seize be?