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Thread: Best anti-seize nipple grease?

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    Best anti-seize nipple grease?

    After the last few shoots, I've had a major issue pulling the nipple out of my musket. P-H Enfield, if it makes a difference. I've shot it since 1976, only had this problem this year....the nipple wrench won't budge a nipple that was finger-tight when I started. I normally spray the nipple with Ballistol before installing it.

    Any recommendations for a better nipple grease?
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    i carry a small tube of anti-seize lube. its made by permatex. works good
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    Teflon Tape

    I also shoot Parker Hale repro rifles and carbines,and I guess the method I use would work on any percussion type gun. I use 2 wraps of 1/4 inch wide Teflon pipe tape on my musket nipples. I do not skirmish yet, however its not uncommon for me to shoot 40 or 50 rounds on a good day and the nipples unscrew with no problem at the end of the day. Best of Luck to You !

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    Hi, Mike:

    I found different types of "Neversieze". I now use the marine (saltwater), high temp version. Never had a clean set of threads bind in 40 years.

    If using TEFLON, the techies have told me it is ONLY a water/air sealant, not an anti-sieze product.

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    After I clean my BP guns, I lube the barrel with Bore Butter and then take that patch and put some Bore Butter on the nipple threads. I also shoot a P-H naval rifle and carbine.
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    Anti-seize Grease

    I use Birchwood-Casey Choke Tube Lube (designed for removable shotgun chokes) on my musket nipples and Sharps clean-out screw. Comes in a small tube that easily fits with all your cleaning gear. Works great and available at most gun stores. I get mine at Cabela's.

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    I never really found the need for it. I have 3 rifled muskets, 3 smoothbores, and 2 carbines, and a drop of oil on the threads has always done well for me. But,

    I have, however, found the need for it on choke tubes on shotguns from time to time. If you are having issues I see no reason why what I use there wouldn't work well for you; which is to say a small dab of snythetic brake grease from the auto parts store. you can get a packet of it for under a buck, takes up no room, is made for high temp/pressure situations.

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    I pull the nipple (cone) every time for cleaning (rifle, smoothie & carbine) in hot soapy water.

    After cleaning and oiling, a one inch piece of Teflon tape is wrapped around the cone's threads (NOT COVERING THE TOUCH HOLE).

    As such I've NEVER had any issues in removing a cone, either on the line or at home for cleaning.

    TEFLON TAPE - cheap, clean, easy, and proven.

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    Yup, Teflon tape.used it in all nipples & screws & breech plugs 26 years now, no problem.

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    I put a dab of bullet lube on my threads at re assembly. 30 yrs no problems!!!!!!!

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