Primer markings

[MAGhunter]

Any thoughts on why this is happening?  Bought this rifle used a couple years ago.  These markings are raised...not impressions.  Rifle is a Remington model Seven

[callturner]

Bolt face impression?

[Reidus]

Your bolt face has that impression in it. Brass starts to flow under pressure.

[MAGhunter]

Yes.  Should this be replaced

[jrebel]

Yikes....that is one rough bolt face.  Worst I have ever seen.   Not sure if it’s a problem but dang......looks like someone used a file on it. 

[MAGhunter]

Picture makes it look rough for sure.  But impressions are therr

[MountainWalk]

Is that a factory load or a handload?

[MAGhunter]

Mine are factory...couldn't tell u about the previous owner

[BULLBLASTER]

I looks like someone smashed the bolt face with a flat head screwdriver. 

I dont think id be too worried about it as long as it doesnt start to rupture the primers.

[b23]

I don't know that this is what caused that, but blown primers will flame cut a bolt face in all kinds of crazy ways.