Would you trust these threads?

[Jethroat]

I had the same thing happen to me with a TC White Mountain Carbine that I bought off a guy several years back. Before shooting it, I replaced the nipple with a brand new 1/4 x 28 Tres Ampco nipple. When I shot for the first time the nipple flew back thru my hair missing my scalp.(thank God) The hammer flew back denting my stock as well.
I ordered a .255 tap and a .260 tap from TOW. I also ordered some new .260 nipples. I used the .255 tap first, followed up with the .260 tap. The new .260 nipples fit great and my WMC shoots great.

This is encouraging to hear. And likely the path I will take. Thank you for sharing your experience!

 

[Rebel bull]

This is encouraging to hear. And likely the path I will take. Thank you for sharing your experience!

if you dont want to do it your self I can help you out. I have done three of these this summer for customers. and depending on where in Wisconsin your located can even arrange pick up and delivery

 

[MSW]

i would take Rebel Bull up on his kind offer if at all possible ... you certainly want to have the threads recut in any case.

Bast of luck

 

[Ed C.]

Looks like grandpa belonged to the "I take the nipple out every time I clean" bunch. This is the results.

Removing nipples whose threads have been lubricated every time you shoot does not wear them out. More damage due to galling when you have to remove a nipple that has never been pulled.

 

[longcruise]

And maybe I can sell the taps afterwards to recoup some of my money.

I recapped one with the .255 tap and bought the correct nipple from Track. It seemed like Track wanted to sell the taps in sets of three so I ordered the tap online for just a couple bucks. I don't remember who I ordered from but most suppliers have them.

 

[Antelope Pete]

I have always taken the nipple out and used to use RIG grease and then switched to anti seize grease. No problems. Better than all the corrosion in the threads and underneath.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Here’s a much better drawing than mine

I make all my nipples that don’t engage with a flat or tapered seat as in the manner illustrated.

Edit,
And my thanks to OLUT who led me to the above illustration.

 

[Hatchet Jack]

I remove the nipple and clean everything the same day whenever I shoot my sidelocks, every time.
I use a 22. cal nylon brush with wrapped in a patch with cleaner to clean the breech plug threads where the nipple screws in.
I cover all my threads with breech plug grease as well as wrapping nipple threads with teflon tap. I never get a stuck or hard to remove nipple with this ritual. Plus , the nipple and threads clean up extra easy with all the extra protection.

 

[waksupi]

Checked my records, had 16 come into the shop over 42 years with nipples blown out.

Removing nipples whose threads have been lubricated every time you shoot does not wear them out. More damage due to galling when you have to remove a nipple that has never been pulled.

 

[kyron4]

I have 30 year old new Englander nipple comes out every cleaning.
dab of white grease when it goes back in.
Still safe and solid after all these years.
Some may say never take it out. I disagree. Holy Black being corrosive will eventually creep into the threading so that comes the time you have to take it out it is putting pressure on threading that may already be c

Checked my records, had 16 come into the shop over 42 years with nipples blown out.

But were those blow outs cause by removing the nipples for routine cleaning or are they from being over torqued, corroded in, wrong thread size, cross threaded, etc. ? I would say those were cases of "operator error" , not from removal during cleaning.

 

[mushka]

To answer the original question, no.

 

[AlexB]

I pull the nipple and the screw every single time.......RABBLE,RABBLE,RABBLE!

 

[Relic shooter]

Photo of the threads in breech & nipple appear to have some residue.
Bottom line it appears that threads on both surfaces are well defined.

Being different manufacturers use standard & metric threads make
sure that the treads on the nipple match those in the breach.

If the nipple threads feel snug when half way in & seats firmly
when fully tightened down I would feel safe shooting this rifle.

If you're unfamiliar with how threads should fit consider hooking up with
a local club with well experienced members who will be happy to advise & help you out.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Nope .

I take my nipple out every time I clean it. I use Teflon thread tape on the nipple threads and lightly snug the nipple down. I've been doing this forever and there is no wear on the threads. They still look brand new.

Same here .

 

[Jethroat]

I want to thank everyone for their time and advice! I have some good advice and options here and I appreciate everyone's time!

 

[Antelope Pete]

I cover all my threads with breech plug grease as well as wrapping nipple threads with teflon tap. I never get a stuck or hard to remove nipple with this ritual. Plus , the nipple and threads clean up extra easy with all the extra protection.

Just curious how many wraps of the tape do you put?

 

[Hatchet Jack]

Just curious how many wraps of the tape do you put?

I usually wrap it around twice.

 

[Antelope Pete]

I usually wrap it around twice.

Thanks I'll try that.