By the way, this clearly could have been "user error" as well. I didn't notice any movement when I first bought the rifle - it may have been there but I didn't notice it - but certainly did notice it when I reassembled after the rifle and I received a thorough drenching a several months ago.
So here's the question: Is there a preferred way to put the magazine box back in once the action is place? Drop it in then screw on the bottom metal? Or press the box into the action first, then put the entire thing in the stock and screw on the bottom metal?
I guess I've never really given that any thought before.
