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So I have a mini30 with a troy chassis and the buffer tube isn't straight when I screw it in. I imagine that I require this magic stuff called locktite. Im not an ar15 guy so I know next to nothing about the stuff. Like where can I get it and how much should I use?
 
locktite is just crazy krazy glue, you apply it when you need a bolt or screw to stay in place.
take the buffer tube off and put it back on, you might have just screwed it on wrong
 
What do you mean you cannot screw in the tube straight? If it is not straight, the thread may have been damaged and loctitie ( a thread binder) will do nothing to help the situation. I suggest that you take it apart and try to screw it in carefully ( while you are not having a hangover.... ;) )

The wpn tech may have some loctite around.....
 
hbean said:
Proper application of Loctite, Visegrip and ballpeen hammer, sloves 90% of all mechanical problems.
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or exacerbates them an additional 100%. I fear you have missed duct tape, zip ties and WD40 in the problem solving situation.

as an XCR owner, perhaps I can help with the loctite situation. haha.
AS suggested, make sure the threads are not damaged on both the tube AND the chassis.

I would recommend BLUE. this is the not so permanent stuff. It's use, surprisingly is not limited to XCR's. If you are unfamiliar or concerned, get a large bottle, a bolt and nut, and you can try out how much you need. Certainly don't have it dripping off. Just enough to create full contact between the threads. Be warned that it will take CONSIDERABLE force to remove it, so if this is an item that you will be changing out anytime soon, make sure you have a contingency plan.
Hope this helps, pictures would help us diagnose the problem.
 
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XCR owners Loctite tactical load out kit. :D
 
hbean said:
Proper application of Loctite, Visegrip and ballpeen hammer, sloves 90% of all mechanical problems.
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I was taught in school that all mechanical problems can be solved with a large hammer and a chisel. There was no mention of locktite or vise grips.
 
Crappy Tire sells LePage ThreadLocker. Same stuff.

It comes in three grades:

purple - mild. Will stop nuts from vibrating loose.

blue - Locks nuts on. Takes some effort to remove the item. I use this all the time.

red - for thinks that you never want to remove. I don't use it on guns. Need heat to break it down for nut removal.
 
Sevensixtwo said:
Thanks!! You have all been a big help. Even the trolls have their purpose. And yes the threads seem fine but it definitely does not line up straight.When screwed all the way in the but stock is perpendicular to the chassis
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Not familiar with this chassis, but sounds more like you need one of these than loctite.

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I think every hardware store in the country carries loctite. Its one of the handiest things around. Canadian tire has the best prices on loctite that ive seen. If you live in St. Kitts they even sell it right in front of the cashiers.
 
I have used red on things that need to stay in place. you don't have to take everything apart to clean a gun.
 
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