loose forestock on a sporterzed lee enfeild

[Rebel3.0]

Hi guys,
the fore stock on my Lee Enfeild is loose and rattles. It is most loose up at the last barrel "strap" towards the front of the gun. I can not figure out how to tighten it. Any idea?

thanks Matt

 

[scott585]

no1 or no4? it could be damaged bedding, or i could be cut in a way that leaves alot of unsupported barrel/stock

any pictures?

 

[cantom]

Hi guys,
the fore stock on my Lee Enfeild is loose and rattles. It is most loose up at the last barrel "strap" towards the front of the gun. I can not figure out how to tighten it. Any idea?

thanks Matt

Remove the trigger guard with well fitting screwdrivers. Under the King Screw, there is a tubular bushing. Put it together with that out. Don't overtighten (you'll crush the wood) but get the screw pretty snug. See how it is at that point. If now tight, then you can shorten the bushing just enough to take up that slop.