Cratered Primer - Factory Load - Page 2

**Unclenick** · August 5, 2009, 03:52 PM

That's what it is alright. I have no clue why they did that? It's obviously not an accident, but rather an extra machine operation they are paying for (well, maybe not; it could be ground into the firing pin tunnel drill). I just have no idea what the advantage could be?

alloy · August 5, 2009, 04:06 PM

Looks like part of the deburring or the center-drill/pilot location in the lathe.
What Wildalaska alluded too?

**Unclenick** · August 6, 2009, 10:02 AM

It does, but it is small for that and I can't think why they wouldn't do that before cutting the bolt face recess? You could argue it was done that way, but done too deeply. Well, that's one setting away from being fixed. I still can't see an adequate excuse for it.

brickeyee · August 6, 2009, 10:47 AM

Someone might be getting a little heavy handed after drilling/reaming in removing any burs, or a tool was replaced and not set correctly for depth.

If you had someone setting up a tool with poor knowledge of firearms they might not even consider it an issue.

Buck88 · August 6, 2009, 06:01 PM

Well guys, what are we getting to here? Should I contact Remington and have one of their service centers check it out? Or should I follow WildAlaska's theory that all Remys do this and leave it alone?

RKG · August 6, 2009, 09:02 PM

While I can't be sure how much bad will come of that primer flow, I'm sure no good will come of it and I would insist that the rifle be repaired. Oversized firing pin holes and firing pin holes with such an obvious chamfer are pretty basic design no-nos.

impalacustom · August 7, 2009, 12:12 AM

I guess this is why I don't own or buy new stuff unless it's custom made. I would call Remington up and tell them to fix it or tell them I'd fix it and send them the bill.

That isn't how any rifle should be and is an example of **** poor quality in my opinion.

August 5, 2009, 03:52 PM	#26
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	That's what it is alright. I have no clue why they did that? It's obviously not an accident, but rather an extra machine operation they are paying for (well, maybe not; it could be ground into the firing pin tunnel drill). I just have no idea what the advantage could be? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 6, 2009, 10:02 AM	#28
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	It does, but it is small for that and I can't think why they wouldn't do that before cutting the bolt face recess? You could argue it was done that way, but done too deeply. Well, that's one setting away from being fixed. I still can't see an adequate excuse for it. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 6, 2009, 06:01 PM	#30
Buck88 Member Join Date: June 30, 2008 Posts: 46	Well guys, what are we getting to here? Should I contact Remington and have one of their service centers check it out? Or should I follow WildAlaska's theory that all Remys do this and leave it alone? __________________ Ted Nugent for President!

August 6, 2009, 10:47 AM	#29
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	Someone might be getting a little heavy handed after drilling/reaming in removing any burs, or a tool was replaced and not set correctly for depth. If you had someone setting up a tool with poor knowledge of firearms they might not even consider it an issue.

August 6, 2009, 09:02 PM	#31
RKG Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 562	While I can't be sure how much bad will come of that primer flow, I'm sure no good will come of it and I would insist that the rifle be repaired. Oversized firing pin holes and firing pin holes with such an obvious chamfer are pretty basic design no-nos.

August 7, 2009, 12:12 AM	#32
impalacustom Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 492	I guess this is why I don't own or buy new stuff unless it's custom made. I would call Remington up and tell them to fix it or tell them I'd fix it and send them the bill. That isn't how any rifle should be and is an example of **** poor quality in my opinion.