4ster -- Once again, I'm venturing into non-HC territory, undoubtedly. But . . . since you asked for an easier way: I started using this method after losing a loose wedge key (not the finest fitter in the world, sadly . . .) while out shooting a new build. Rather than go home and giving up a half-day of shooting, I finally substituted a hunk of clothes hanger just to keep shooting. When I got home, I installed a new wedge key, but left enough sticking out the "far" end to drill a small hole through it. Then I assembled a small "bangle" with a tiny silver skull and a turquoise bead, which I attached to a likewise small fishing swivel. I attached the swivel through the small hole in the wedge key. The swivel/bangle keeps even a loose key from falling out, and gives the rifle a bit of added "character." I do that on all my rifles. Haven't lost a wedge key since. My apologies to the HC folks . . . -- paulallen, tucson az