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Originally Posted by chuck
Middle screw just tight enough to not fall out. You also could use a shim under the front guard screw.
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Yes, the middle screw is not for securing or tightening the action. It should be viewed as a floor plate latch adjustment screw used to position the latch so it operates properly without binding the magazine. A little blue Loctite on it once it has been set so the floorplate opens and latches properly will keep it secure in its proper position without loosening but still allow for it to be removed reasonably easy, do not use red Loctite.
The two piece bottom metal floorplate trigger guard wasn't one of Winchesters better ideas.