Not a crack in the barrel at all just a spot you can feel in the bluing. I guess a crack isn't a good word to use. I've read reviews that this is common that's why I didn't know that they would do anything. It's worth a shot though. It's ridden in my truck 4 or 5 times Mostly resting on the seat but not thrown around. It's had a very easy life imo so far. Nothing like it would experience in the woods while hunting so I worry if it will hold up at all when hunting with it.