Just checked 3 of mine. The 3rd one has the same. I don't know why but I'd bet Gnoahhh does. He is the guy I ask my Springfield questions to. I have a 03 A3 run out to 300 win mag and another in 308 Norma mag. I shoot and use both. I don't run hot loads in either, I think there are better actions for magnum cartridges..mb
