Should a brand new bolt face look like this?

[Mitchamus]

hi guys, my first post!

- just bought a brand new savage axis in .243

my question is simple (and I think I already know the answer)

should a brand new bolt face look like this?


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/10050222686_767acc6226_o.jpg

I'm concerned specifically about the dimpling...

sorry for the ignorance, but this is the first brand new rifle I have ever owned. all my others have been 'pre loved'

I have read that some carbonisation is to be expected... but probably not as much as this...

any opinions appreciated...

cheers,
Mitch.

[sharpshooter]

Yep...that is normal. The dimpling as you call it, is caused by the vibratory tumbling operation used to finish and deburr. This usually causes a slight dish in the bolt face, but it is not a cause for great concern.

[Mitchamus]

Phew thanks.. I can let my blood pressure go back down now :)