Need some thoughts from the group. I normally load my 450 bushmaster, by locking open the bolt, dropping a cartridge into the throat, releasing the bolt carrier group and then pump the forward assist once or twice, prior to loading the magazine. Upon cleaning the gun at season end, I noticed indented primers on live rounds. Bottom left 2 show the indents.


I have never had a accidental discharge, but this has me a little nervous, that the primer is being struck when loading. Thought I would see if anyone else had a similar experience. May have to revert to loading the gun from the magazine.
Thought?