Is it recommended to use any anti-seize compound specifically Loctite Anti-seize stick w/ graphite when putting new barrels in actions?

I was looking a new barrels and it was a recommended product that popped up.

I don't believe it will hurt. I use anti-seize when installing barrel nuts on AR's, when threading stainless into stainless, or, when threading dissimilar metals together i.e. stainless barrels into chrome moly receivers. Otherwise I use Breakfree.

The only problem with using a graphite based anti-seize is that graphite is carbon and is electrically conductive. Over time it can cause corrosion. It is better to use a moly disulfide based anti-seize.

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Originally posted by TreeFarmer:
The only problem with using a graphite based anti-seize is that graphite is carbon and is electrically conductive. Over time it can cause corrosion. It is better to use a moly disulfide based anti-seize.

How about good ole choke tube anti-seize?

Treefarmer; The corrosion you describe requires two disimilam metals, and an electrolyte conductor.
Good Luck!

For SST to SST use nickle based Never-Seez. This is the manufactures recomendation.
For Carbon Steel use the moly/graphite based version.

Any bolt I don't loctite in place I smear with anti-seize

And I would NEVER loctite a barrel, they are enough of an absolute bastard to remove (sometimes) that I'd never in a million years try to make the job any tiny bit more of a PITA.

AllanD

The important thing to remember about anti-seize is never wipe your hands on your pants!