Tikka CTR picatinny Rail screw

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I thought this was a mistake but I looked at some pictures and they all seem to be this way. What’s the purpose of this screw on the front of the rail that seems to be loose?
 

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Do not attempt to screwing it in , it's not loose ,it made to attach mirage shield over the barrel . Most of original Tikka/Sako muzzle brakes have one too.
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So I took the screw out and it did not go down. There is still a slight gap. I’m not sure if I should take it back or if my rings are mounted back far enough would it hurt anything? Like at the next screw or back farther?
 
The place that I got it from is a ways a way and they don’t have them in stock. Special order. Maybe I should just take it off and put a 20 moa rail on.
 
If your rings aren't near it, it'll be fine in the near term. Just order an aftermarket one, and replace the OEM rail at your convenience (JMTCW).
 
I looked at mine couple of Tikkas I have and both of them have same gap . I would guess that is normal . Just check if your rail mounting screws snug and tight ,you'll should be gtg.