98/22Gew98
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I'm a somewhat new collector, but overall very familiar with firearms. I have noticed an oddity with my 1918 Oberndorf Gewehr 98. After firing, and only after firing, the rim of the case will be scarred in one area. The bolt is not super stiff, but my Turk K.Kale is definitely a smoother extracter. It doesn't do this on an unfired case, those will extract smooth, easy, and with no marks. Is this a headspace issue or an extractor issue? I can buy a gauge set, just thought I would ask here first to see if anyone has experienced this. The rifle is mismatched, and not totally shot but it has definitely been there. Cases are not bulged or splitting.