The follwing was the answer I got direct from Remington regarding the Primer cratering I found inthe factory ammoI put through my new rifle. It would appear that it is intentional, being manufactured and designed to do so? Here is the original email response from them with my question below it: ____...

Ok, I was able to get better pictures at work that will likely shed better views for all to see. Here they are: First the Winchester case: http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm244/Cadeuses1/_WTT0005.jpg Now the Hornady case: http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm244/Cadeuses1/_WTT0006.jpg and lastly ...

Any one of the three explanations could be correct; all good advice. Just to settle the issue, I'd take it to your local smith, have him check the headspace, then mic the firing pin hole in the bolt in comparison to the firing pin diameter. It's unlikely (but remotely possible) that the factory loa...

Or too generous of chamber/headspace. Or, that ammo is too hot for your rifle. I was kinda thinking headspace problem also. I wouldn't think factory ammo would be too "hot" for a brand new rifle though? I will see if I can get some better pictures at work to focus on the rounds a little c...

foxwhistler wrote:A quite likely reason is an oversize fireing pin hole.I have the same problem with my Remi.Best to talk to the dealer you got it from.Just my opinion and more experianced members may think differently.

I'll have to give a call to the dealer, Pud at Bashaw Sports to let him know what is happening.

Ok, I need some of the experts out there to look at the following pictures and let me know what they feel is the problem here. What I am seeing I believe is a cratering or bulging of the primers against the firing pin. Here is the Factory ammo I have put through my new Remington Model Seven Predator...