Another 93r17 misfiring but for different reason

[vhuang168]

I've been doing some research about the misfires my 1 month old 93r17 BTV has been having but I've yet to find another similar case.

My gun will start misfiring after 75+ rounds. When I pull the bolt, the bolt face around where the case head seats is caked in carbon. This happens regardless of ammo type. To date I've put over 400 rounds through it n have had numerous misfires but it is always after 75+ rounds after I clean it. All cases are good, no split necks.

Accuracy is usually pretty good, just under MOA but sometimes will throw wild groups. 2-3" off target for 4-6 rounds then back to normal.

I've called Savage about it but all I got was the usual "Send it back with a note stating what's wrong" response. A little disappointed by that, it almost seemed like the guy was jaded to the fact that a 93 was misfiring. Didn't ask for my particulars or serial number.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what is wrong or something to check? It looks like there is room
for the gases to escape past the lip. Headspace issue?


After 25 rounds


After 85 rounds