AR15 Barrel Nut Grease: Got any to share?

[Spyco]

I'm doing my first AR15 build. I looked online for how to build an upper and the general consensus is to use Aeroshell 33 on the barrel nut. I've looked for it online and it only comes in tubes or tubs, far too much for what I need. Classic Arms has a nice small container of it, but they want over $15 shipping for something priced $4. Anyone here in NWI willing to share some?


PS
Any other alternatives to this stuff?

 

[bulletsmith]

I'm doing my first AR15 build. I looked online for how to build an upper and the general consensus is to use Aeroshell 33 on the barrel nut. I've looked for it online and it only comes in tubes or tubs, far too much for what I need. Classic Arms has a nice small container of it, but they want over $15 shipping for something priced $4. Anyone here in NWI willing to share some?


PS
Any other alternatives to this stuff?

Anti seize, not grease IMO. Something like this works well:

http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-37617...1457067028&sr=1-1&keywords=loctite+anti+seize

 

[1911ly]

You can use moly grease. Wheel bearing moly grease or white lithium. Anti seize is ok. But it usually has graphite in it. Not ideal IMHO. YMMV

 

[gunworks321]

I'm doing my first AR15 build. I looked online for how to build an upper and the general consensus is to use Aeroshell 33 on the barrel nut. I've looked for it online and it only comes in tubes or tubs, far too much for what I need. Classic Arms has a nice small container of it, but they want over $15 shipping for something priced $4. Anyone here in NWI willing to share some?


PS
Any other alternatives to this stuff?

I have a spare tube (white lithium) I'll let you have for the price of shipping. Shouldn't run more than $3. Send me an e-mail with address and I'll try to put it in the mail on Saturday.

John
penworks2@juno.com

 

[bulletsmith]

I'm always open to learn. What about the graphite do you not like?

 

[1911ly]

I have a spare tube (white lithium) I'll let you have for the price of shipping. Shouldn't run more than $3. Send me an e-mail with address and I'll try to put it in the mail on Saturday.

John
penworks2@juno.com

This!! Great offer and will work just fine! Thanks for offering it to him.

OP, if you are near SB I can also hook you up NP.

 

[1911ly]

I'm always open to learn. What about the graphite do you not like?

Graphite can work it's way threw the action, & up the barrel, gas tube, It is just not needed for this application. YMMV. Ant seize is great for lug nuts and studs. They don't pass many bullets though, not usually anyways. :-) Moly or lithium is great for the job. It burns away and doesn;t leave graphite behind.

Is it wrong to, Depends on who you talk to.

 

[Spyco]

I'm always open to learn. What about the graphite do you not like?

I've read up on it. It causes aluminum to corrode because graphite enables electrolysis of the aluminum. That fine layer of protection is compromised when setting the nut to the threads. Granted that is for more salt based environments, but I want to make my first build (or assembly according to the HATERS thread ) more than just a learning experience.

I'm seeing a lot of white lithium grease being recommended, any particular type or just white lithium in general? Because if that's the case, I have access to some of that.

 

[1911ly]

If you need tools and are near South Bend you are welcome to use mine. And the Lube to. I've got a the right tools and the vise blocks for the upper and the lower. Just yell.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Thats right, its assemble! lol.

and unfortunately 1911ly is wrong about why graphite is bad and you are correct!

the graphite promotes galvanic corrosion between the two dissimilar metals here, the aluminum upper and the steel barrel extension.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

to add to this real quick, the environmental conditions also factory into the rate of corrosion when graphite is introduced. This isnt a matter of if it happens but when it happens. Why introduce a chemical that WILL cause an issue be it in the long run or the short

 

[BogWalker]

Nobody suggested Crisco yet?

 

[Spyco]

I think I'll dash over to an auto parts shop and grab a small tube of lithium grease. They have it listed for around 4 bucks, so no major cost. The stuff I have right now turned yellow , so I'm not sure that it's still good anymore. I'll update op with pics when I finish building the upper.

Thanks for the offer 1911ly, but I have the basic tools needed. I got the Magpul wrench and BEV block to work on it, along with the torque wrench.

Thanks for all the expertise and information.

 

[padawan]

I think I'll dash over to an auto parts shop and grab a small tube of lithium grease. They have it listed for around 4 bucks, so no major cost. The stuff I have right now turned yellow , so I'm not sure that it's still good anymore. I'll update op with pics when I finish building the upper.

Thanks for the offer 1911ly, but I have the basic tools needed. I got the Magpul wrench and BEV block to work on it, along with the torque wrench.

Thanks for all the expertise and information.

When you dash over to the auto parts shop, just pick up a few 'ketchup' packs of anti-seize when you check out. Its the same stuff for bolts/nuts/spark plugs. A little goes a long way.

 

[seedubs1]

Go to Rural King. You can get a big tube of grease for about $2. The ones used to inject bearings with grease guns.

Just make sure it doesn't contain graphite. Read the label. There's quite a few moly and white lithium greases that'll be fine.

 

[craigkim]

You can get aeroshell 33 ms on amazon for $7.99 and it's prime eligible.

 

[1911ly]

Thats right, its assemble! lol.

and unfortunately 1911ly is wrong about why graphite is bad and you are correct!

the graphite promotes galvanic corrosion between the two dissimilar metals here, the aluminum upper and the steel barrel extension.

I learn something new every day. Ty

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

no worries, we are all here to learn from each other!

 

[sloughfoot]

I have been putting tigether AR rifles for 20 years. It has never occurred to me to use any kind of lube on these threads.

All my rifles are dry. Never used a torque wrench either. Never had a barrel nut back off. I cannot see any gain to lubing the threads.

 

[bulletsmith]

I learn something new every day. Ty

That's interesting for sure.