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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: MAGhunter on March 02, 2021, 05:02:04 PM

Title: Primer markings
Post by: MAGhunter on March 02, 2021, 05:02:04 PM: 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
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: callturner on March 02, 2021, 05:08:17 PM: Bolt face impression?
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: Reidus on March 02, 2021, 05:13:36 PM: Your bolt face has that impression in it. Brass starts to flow under pressure.
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: MAGhunter on March 02, 2021, 05:14:07 PM: Yes. Should this be replaced
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: jrebel on March 02, 2021, 05:30:00 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: MAGhunter on March 02, 2021, 05:42:45 PM: Picture makes it look rough for sure. But impressions are therr
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: MountainWalk on March 02, 2021, 05:45:32 PM: Is that a factory load or a handload?
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: MAGhunter on March 02, 2021, 05:52:21 PM: Mine are factory...couldn't tell u about the previous owner
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 02, 2021, 06:01:43 PM: I looks like someone smashed the bolt face with a flat head screwdriver. :dunno:

I dont think id be too worried about it as long as it doesnt start to rupture the primers.
Title: Re: Primer markings
Post by: b23 on March 02, 2021, 06:22:13 PM: 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.