With a this single shot rifle is there some mechanism to divert the gas away from the shooter in case a primer breaks? For example the 98 Mauser has holes in the bolt that align with the box magazine; diverting any high pressure gas away from the shooters eye and into the magazine.

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With a this single shot rifle is there some mechanism to divert the gas away from the shooter in case a primer breaks?  For example the 98 Mauser has holes in the bolt that align with the box magazine; diverting any high pressure gas away from the shooters eye and into the magazine.

Randy I. · Answer

I suggest that you ask CVA directly at this link https://cva.com/help-center/ or Customer Service Department
1270 Progress Center Ave. Suite 100
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-449-4687

James G. · Answer

Stanley, The receiver is machined from a 4140 chromoly steel investment casting, and not aluminum, to withstand the high pressures generated by center-fire cartridges. CVA Technical Support should be able to give you an accurate answer on any built in safety features at -  https://cva.com/help-center/

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With a this single shot rifle is there some mechanism to divert the gas away from the shooter in case a primer breaks? For example the 98 Mauser has holes in the bolt that align with the box magazine; diverting any high pressure gas away from the shooters eye and into the magazine.