I have a zouave reproduction that has a lot of play in the barrel. I'm not sure how it should be addressed. With the bands in their usual location the barrel has enough play to make accuracy an unlikely outcome.
Have considered adding a bit of shim under barrel to make barrel tighter against bands. Not sure best material for that. Maybe a bit of leather.
Thought I might bend bands in a bit tighter on either side of the barrel. Not sure of any reason not to go this route since barrel was tight in the past this seems the most likely area to have loosened up.
Considered bedding the barrel but if the bands are the issue it would just become loose over the bedding eventually.
Looking for "best" solution or tips for how to accomplish tightening the barrel so it doesn't shift around.