There are lots of "fixes" for forends.
CW
Has
ANYONE ever figured out just what exactly the forend problems are rather than just trying stuff till they get it to shoot?
There has to be an underlying issue here (if there is an issue). It is a very simple assembly, cant be that difficult to come to a reasonable solution.
The "O" ring, what could it possible do, except move the contact point from a wider area to a smaller concentrated area? It is still going to apply pressure to the underside of the barrel. In my mind, the thing that would have the msot effect is the plastic piece on the forend that goes to the action/frame. If this doesnt fit properly, then I can see it putting leverage on the barrel.