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Post by dsastgguy on Mar 15, 2016 7:16:25 GMT -8
Hello all,
New guy here(former lurker).
I've been putting together a .308 upper and just received an 18" RTS mid length barrel with the black shot-peened finish.
Very nice piece of equipment, if it shoots as well as it looks, it will be a winner.
One question - is anyone here using that AeroShell 33MS grease during install of the barrel into the upper?
I was poking around the web for ideas about bedding and was, I believe, very fortunate to happen upon the suggestion to NOT use any type of loctite on the barrel extension, which I have seen done. I think the grease would help make any future disassembly much easier.
I think that is sound advice, but am curious what other people use.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Brian
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Post by devildogandboy on Mar 15, 2016 11:55:26 GMT -8
the AeroShell would be great to use if you can find it, the only place i found by me is at the airport. i use SuperTech from Wally World for under $5 a tube, that will last a lifetime for me!  |
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Post by dsastgguy on Mar 16, 2016 5:33:39 GMT -8
Thanks for that info.
I'll check my local wally's to see if they have it there.
I agree, I will have to order the AeroShell, probably about $15-20 per tube.
I can't find it locally. I may have to try the airport, as well.
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Post by devildogandboy on Mar 16, 2016 17:03:55 GMT -8
if you get the super tech, make sure it's the moly-lithium grease. you won't have any problems with it and it works great!
Bruce
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Post by dsastgguy on Mar 19, 2016 7:57:48 GMT -8
Yea, I'll be hitting wally's later today, hope they have it in stock.
Thanks again for the suggestion.
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Post by dsastgguy on Apr 6, 2016 6:32:25 GMT -8
Ok, I did some poking around and found a local airplane supply/repair shop that had a couple of gallon cans of Aeroshell 33MS and he sold me about 2 cups for 5 bucks.
This amount should last a lifetime and I'll get to share some with my shooting pals.
Should be finishing the install later today.
Very excited to be able to put some rounds down range soon!
I'll report back once I get some time at the range and break the barrel in properly.
Just a disclaimer - I shoot iron sights, so I probably won't see any cloverleafs!!
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Post by mudjeep87 on Jan 1, 2017 1:07:12 GMT -8
Ok I'm a FNG and I'm curious about the whole grease thing. Can someone explain this to me please because I'm building my first 308 with an 18" bhw rifle length semi bull barrel on an aero precision upper and won't to do everything right. I want to learn all I can for future builds
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Jan 1, 2017 7:22:17 GMT -8
Anti-seize on the threads is helpful. Build it and shoot it. Relax and repeat.
Greg
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Post by chesapeake on Jan 21, 2017 16:09:29 GMT -8
Yeah, anti-seize on threads and the face of the barrel extension that the barrel nut interfaces. Or any high temp EP Lithium/moly grease of any brand you have laying around the garage.
The goal is to prevent galling of the aluminum, not have friction throw off the torque readings, and ease removal.
The high temp part is in hopes the lube won't go up in smoke if you get a little trigger happy.
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Post by dsastgguy on Feb 5, 2017 6:47:47 GMT -8
Finally got to the range a month or so ago.
Best three round group was about 1" at 100 yards, but it was so cold out that my shivering was keeping me from doing any better (and I need a lot more practice).
I did have to scope the rifle because I can't see anything anymore, too damn old!
I went with a Cabela's AR .308 scope, 3-12 x 44, and it turned out to be a very nice illuminated scope with pretty decent glass, which was on sale for $150, including the one-piece mount.
Regular price is $200, which I feel is still a good price for what you get.
It has a nice clean reticle with holdovers for longer distance and parallax adjustment.
My buddy bought the same for his .308 AR and he also likes it.
Worth taking a look if you don't want to spend a fortune.
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