The follower spring on a 700 ADL sits on the stock, there isn't a base, just the follower and follower spring.
Gals who "know" and "do" as "much" as you,will ALWAYS be way better off asking questions...rather than TRYING to give "answers". Hint.
Tape don't rust in the bottom of the magwell,but one would actually haveta' go Outdoors to "know" that too. Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!................