Whenever I have a band, I prefer to use it and install a band stud. As far as the wood screw studs, I generally designate these for the buttstock. On forends, I prefer the machine screw going all the way through, recess on the barrel side and install a backing washer and nut. I have seen too many screw type studs, strip out of the forend and really mess up the wood. .....
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