The magazines seem to be going in and out , with much greater ease , the more I use them .
I drilled the stock and fitted sling studs, as the 'stock fixing socket cap' which can be replaced by a stud, definitely does not have enough
thread in the receiving, section , to support the use of a sling. (In my opinion, as a mechanical engineer).
There is a section of the stock 25mm (1 inch) 'towards the barrel' end , which is certainly thick enough to drill and insert
sling mounts.

The rifle continues to impress.