Lower band loose

[Robotack]

Guys the lower band on my Danish contract Beretta M1 is loose. Now my band on unique to Europe Garands so I can't just pick up another band on ebay. I'm wondering how critical to accuracy a tight band is?
I'vee shimmed it with some electrical tape just for now, but any advice would be appreciated.

[TJT]

A tight band is critical to accuracy. Peen the barrel seat where it sits. The electrical tape will melt from the heat of firing the rifle.
Jon

[Robotack]

Any tips or videos on doing this that you know of?

Is it likely that the barrel or the band is my problem?

[TJT]

No vids that I'm aware of. Just take the band off and take a prick-punch and hammer and stipple the Hell out of the seat. You should be able to raise enough material that the band needs to be driven on. A tight band helps with accuracy. As for your "problem"--it may not fix it but it can't hurt any. Stock bedding is the usual culprit to poor accuracy. Of course if the barrel is shot-out, the only fix is a new barrel. No one can tell you what's wrong without a hands-on evaluation.
Jon
PS--I'll answer the next question before you ask: NO, by peening the band-seat, there will be no deformation of the bore itself.