yep you're right Arctic, My old blazer i had, got those cracks. With this one, I figure i will shoot low recoil powder combos to keep those cracks away. 70-80gr APP with a 245 or 295gr powerbelt will do on anything i am shooting at. Really likes 70gr APP with the 295 powerbelt, I had 5 shots touching at 50 yards with it yesterday.