Model 77 sling studs loose?

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tguil

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The sling studs are a bit loose on my Model 77. Just noticed. What is the best way to tighten them and keep them tight? I don't want to take a chance on over-tightening them.
 

Chuck 100 yd

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Front or rear stud, or both? I have removed and glued rear studs in place using epoxy. A rather permanent fix that cant easily be undone but will prevent future loosening.
On front studs ,where the stud is threaded into a nut inside the barrel channel and not directly into the wood, usually just another half or full turn will tighten them and a small drop of glue on the threads inside the barrel channel will prevent them from future loosening.
 

tguil

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Thanks. Both studs. Not so sure I want to use the epoxy. May just try a half turn on both
 
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