Hello,

I have a sbe 3 realtree camo shotgun, and i just bought the picatinny rail to put the aimpoint on it.

I have to do it myself, and as i searched on internet, many people are recommanding to put threadlocker on the rail like in the picture,

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I was wondering if this could affect, scratch or stripe the camo when i remove it or no?
Do you recommande me to put it, Or just put the rail without anything?

Ps:it is not permanent rail, i will remove it for some hunts

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Posted by Chris4x4gill2

North Alabama

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 10/21/19 at 6:30 am to piero

Use Medium strength thread locker on the screw threads. It will not damage the gun or screws when you remove. You can also use clear finger nail polish.

ETA: Pic not working for me - Why do you need to remove it after install?

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Posted by piero

Member since Jun 2019

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Posted on 10/21/19 at 6:53 am to Chris4x4gill2

On the pic the guy is putting the threadlocker on the rail, not only the screws...i mean between the rail and the gun..

Sometimes i like to shoot without aimpoint that is the reson why i will remove it sometimes

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Posted by Clames

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 10/21/19 at 7:51 am to piero

That looks like Loctite 222 in the picture. "Purple" threadlocker, low strength and removable without heat. As far as damaging the camo, it probably would since anarobic adhesives are based on pretty strong chemicals that are solvent to many things non-metal. Using threadlocker like that is kind of like using it as a bedding agent for a more or less permanent installation, you should just use it, very sparingly, on the threads of the screws if you plan on removing the rail. I'd also make sure you use a good torque driver to avoid any stretching of the attaching screws.

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