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big al hunter · September 30, 2012, 07:46 PM

A true free float on a 7400 is impossible. The barrel is attached at the swivel bolt you mentioned. You can try removing some of the wood but I am not sure if it will help. I don't think the wood is attached to the action or barrel directly and it floats over the piston/gas tube that it covers. The best recommendation I have is torque the screw on the forend swivel to the manufacturer spec every time you clean it.

September 30, 2012, 07:46 PM	#2
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	A true free float on a 7400 is impossible. The barrel is attached at the swivel bolt you mentioned. You can try removing some of the wood but I am not sure if it will help. I don't think the wood is attached to the action or barrel directly and it floats over the piston/gas tube that it covers. The best recommendation I have is torque the screw on the forend swivel to the manufacturer spec every time you clean it. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!