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Screws loose on 44

Post by Trailsend » Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:16 pm

I have a new HO12GCC and have been to the range twice so far. I noticed most of the screws have loosened up about a turn to almost a turn in a half. Is this normal for Henry rifles? Should they have loctite on them?
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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by fortyshooter » Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:36 pm

I always check the screws on my rifles and revolvers after or before range session. If you use Loctite use the blue but not on the lever screw.
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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by leverjc » Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:36 pm

The screws have a tendency to loosen on all my lever guns. I have a small gunsmith screwdriver set in my range bag and check them every time I shoot them. Purple loctite helps keep them tight.
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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by dave77 » Tue Oct 04, 2022 12:10 am

There was a discussion awhile back about this knurled take down screw. It's been awhile and I can't find the thread. I believe he had got one and it fit his H012, I was wondering if it would fit a H006 and Henry confirmed that they used the same take down screw in both models. Anyway it should fit your 44 if you are interested in one.

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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by Headhog » Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:45 pm

All my lever guns had one or more screws come loose after the first few range trips. I retightened them up and most have not loosened again. There are a few that simply refuse to stay tight so I use a little purple loctite. Purple is made for firearms and similar applications where just a small amount of extra grip is needed. You can use blue loctite, but very sparingly.

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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by GFK » Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:30 pm

I don't have a .44 may, but I have learned to check screws on all firearms, after usage.
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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by Mags » Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:10 pm

My screws too come loose.
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Re: Screws loose on 44

Post by XJP5 » Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:27 pm

leverjc wrote:
Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:36 pm
The screws have a tendency to loosen on all my lever guns. I have a small gunsmith screwdriver set in my range bag and check them every time I shoot them. Purple loctite helps keep them tight.
I would agree with Leverjc ... Blue Loctite is generally a good option, but for the smaller screws purple. Even blue LT can cause you to strip out a smaller screw.

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