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I just have the one. It slugged out at .320, so I use the .32 Special bullets as well, with easy loads.

Interesting, thanks. Good to get some accurate detailed info on these rifles. Obviously, the myths abound.

Ah, so my take is indeed correct then. It's not due to the cartridge at all, just the feeding method.

I believe that particular conjecture was due to the notching of the receiver on the 88/05's. I understand that was because of the change to stripper clip feeding moving the round forward, rather than...

Thanks for the rational behind it there.

I've got no dog in the fight. Just relaying the standard stuff. Would be curious to know for sure why the throats were opened up in some cases though.

Usual suspects include lack of controlled feed allowing out of battery detonation when second round (spitzer) hits primer of chambered round, over pressure due to change in bullet diameter, and...

Sounds like tenuous sear engagement. Have you tried cocking it and whacking the receiver with a plastic mallet to see if the striker releases without a trigger pull?