My A5m does not do that, then again, I also usually have my fingers by the opening to catch the empty case, but even when I don't, it doesn't leave marks. I guess I pull the bolt back fairly slowly, because I've never had brass thrown more than a foot and a half maybe. Even going slow, it ejects really well (a lot better than Rem 700's and Savages)
A5M XP cartridge ejection issue / receiver tail scarring
Greetings all. I'm new to the form and am grateful for all of the knowledge on here - it's been beyond helpful.
I recently purchased an A5M XP 308 in 24" barrel. Absolutely love the rifle. I've shot about 100 rounds through the rifle and I've noticed some odd scarring on the face of the receiver tail, just behind the ejector port (see picture). I've never experienced this from a bolt action rifle and I can only assume that it is from cartridge contact after ejection. Has anyone else on here experienced this? The extractor works well - throws the case several feet and the scarring seems to happen regardless of how far the cartridge is ejected. I'm firing brass cased American Eagle/Federal 150 GR boat tail rounds. Thanks for any info/shared experiences!
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I recently purchased an A5M XP 308 in 24" barrel. Absolutely love the rifle. I've shot about 100 rounds through the rifle and I've noticed some odd scarring on the face of the receiver tail, just behind the ejector port (see picture). I've never experienced this from a bolt action rifle and I can only assume that it is from cartridge contact after ejection. Has anyone else on here experienced this? The extractor works well - throws the case several feet and the scarring seems to happen regardless of how far the cartridge is ejected. I'm firing brass cased American Eagle/Federal 150 GR boat tail rounds. Thanks for any info/shared experiences!
