Somewhat of a common problem on this original version of the Axis-style magazine. What I've done in the past is took a small flat file to remove some of the material from the bottom of the latch's lip at the front of the magazine - effectively moving the lip higher and allowing the mag to catch sooner and with less pressure. Just go slow and check often so you don't over-do it.
Savage has a new bottom cap design out now that's spring loaded which is a much better system. They've been shipping the new design for about a year now so your rifle must have been sitting on a dealer or distributors shelf for a while.
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