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Offline 1nQU1s1t0r

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Fix for loose stock adapter
« on: April 27, 2020, 12:37:19 AM »
I noticed on my Bren 2MS that the stock adapter piece had a lot of slop. After a quick search of teh internetz, I discovered I'm not alone. I read about a couple of fixes people have used ranging from smashing down a washer, using electrical tape, and using duct tape, all in an effort to shim the piece.

What I did was remove the sling adapter, which is held in place by a single countersunk torx screw; I then cut a "ranger band" into a small rectangular piece, used a leather punch to make a hole for the screw, and then sandwiched that between the sling adapter and the upper to which it attaches. The thickness of the ranger band was perfect, and has enough give to allow for some compression. This allows you to snug the sling adapter so that it is perfectly flush with the upper receiver, and creates just enough tension when snapping the stock adapter in place that it no longer wobbles.

Now to head to the range and see how it holds up.

Offline jon619

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2020, 09:01:23 PM »
Pictures? From a quick search, it looks like thick black rubberbands.

Offline 1nQU1s1t0r

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2020, 03:06:00 PM »
I'll snap some tonight while I'm installing my newly acquired tailhook!

Offline 1nQU1s1t0r

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2020, 08:51:50 PM »
Well, forum doesn't support image uploads, so you'll have to use your imagination.

Offline rc4ch

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2020, 10:28:31 PM »
Can you upload on imgur and put the link here? I'd appreciate it

Offline 1nQU1s1t0r

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2020, 09:05:26 PM »






Offline rc4ch

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2020, 09:22:59 PM »



Thank you so much. What thickness is that and where did you buy the ranger band?

Offline 1nQU1s1t0r

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Re: Fix for loose stock adapter
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2020, 01:34:21 AM »
.050" wall thickness.
I bought them from here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQDFHFG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These things are indispensible. You will find all sorts of uses for them.