Thanks for all the advice! I don't know if the mag box is binding or not, but I have noticed that there is a space between the floor plate and the wood when closed. But I think it is just the spring that is doing that.
you may want to check that. i have notice that if i don't pay attention to how that box is placed into my stock that i will get what you just described. but if i go back and redo it and check everything then it will fit down in there without causing any pressure against the floor plate and i get a clean fit when closed and no space showing. it's to the point now if the floor plate doesn't close square to the stock i know the mag box is not in correctly.this holds true with all my ruger rifles i own. (centerfire of course)
