This is a followup on the loose forend. I cut the neck off a .270 cartridge, split it, squoze (gunsmithing term) it flat in a vise, and shimmed the tip of the J-spring per the previous suggestion. That worked quite well, but it looks sort of cheezy. I called Jim Kelly, and he suggested trying to find another J-spring. He says that factory originals were made long and had to be fitted by shortening at bit at a time and trying the forend until it snaps into place. I was lucky enough to find one at Jack First, and it is on the way. I hope it is the correct spring. If not, the shim will stay on the current set-up. Thanks to all for the suggestions!
Bill Jacobs
Bolt&Barrel Gunsmithing, LLC
Greenwood, SC
