Hello all, I have dang near got my SMLE back to mil spec, but I am having issues getting the barrel to center in the forend.

I have ensured there is no wood pressing the side of the reciever, and have re done the draws to no effect.

I noticed in the mag well the trigger guard is pressing against the magazine catch. Could this be forcing the barrel out of center? What should my course of action be to remedy this.

I appreciate the time taken to read my post, have a good day

(Pictures Below are the mag well showing the contact, and the off center inner band spring)
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