Remington 700 question?

[John56]

I've picked up a 1982 made Remington 700 in 17 Remington. While going over it and doing a little cleaning, Noticed that when I dropped the floor plate a metal spacer at the back of the magazine fell out. Checked the diagram on line and don't even see this spacer. When I put it back it floats and rattles while moving the rifle. For anyone with a 700, did the previous owner take it apart and not get things back together or even lose something?

[Oleman]

Of double sided sticky tape will take care of the rattle.

[ackleyman]

It should not fall out, take gun apart and assemble the magazine box properly. There is a clip that holds the spacer in, and double sided tape will hold it in properly.

[John56]

Pulled out the magazine well and could see where it was suppose to be. Have to get some tape for the ratter. Thanks

[georgeld]

Ahhh, here's MY cure for such things regardless of what it is.

Finger tip amount of DAP clear.

Will clean off later if/when desired. I keep it handy, you might not.