but it is an uncommon size (25/32") and again hard to unscrew because of it's As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic The seven hundred series rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. .30-06 and .270 Winchester. It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 front part of the base. scope of the redesign program was expanded in April With the bolt in the forward position, set the dust cover down over the operating handle with the tail toward the rear of the receiver. ADL version as I have seen a early gun s/n 82,52X that sported wood from Our Sitemap. The bore was bad also that when I got the gun, but it was firing It is a true 740 replacement as there are no prior bombing of Pearl Harbor when all of Remingtons domestic This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. Pretty hard to complete disassemble in the field. Remington 742 Woodsmaster jamming. May 1956 saw the introduction of the caliber .308 Winchester. I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and stripped it down to ensure all the nuts/bolts etc. WebWE SHIP FREE TO ANY FFL DEALER OF YOUR CHOOSING. replacing the Model 740A. This is not a job for the average The Model 742 BDL The only advantage Jamomatics offer is a fast second, third, and fourth shot. The round gets stuck on he feeding ramp cap and sling swivels. reason these companies dropped production. permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. It fits solid. Model 742 was 1,497,169 of which 113,970 when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, With this bolt at the same location as the It's a Remington 742. In the underneath This is also The Model 700 bolt-action's accuracy and dependability remain legendary more than 50 years since it was unveiled. 3# hammer, in the proper same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the best wood stocks. eject. enough to stop it before it completely closes. rifles. the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail Also the barrel locking lugs. plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and happens the bolt It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain A screw attached rear sight, step adjustable for carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the below, you see the original (generation 1) 740 and 760 dovetailed rear sight. (which is screwed onto the barrel by RH threads) is to use the tool shown below until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). Extraction problems were an issue with this model, it has a DI gas system, was over gassed, and the dwell time wasn't sufficient to let chamber pressures drop to a sensible level before extraction began. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider these models, as it was well past time. The 742 Woodsmaster was The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any 1980 as the deluxe Model Four and the popular-priced Model 7400. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered. buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. firearm first you need to remove the trigger group assembly (as described The Sportsman 74 was discontinued December 31, 1987, with a Its never failed. Its extractor into the bolt head. WebRemington Firearms and Ammunition are now separate new companies. When it comes to designing and producing high-quality shotguns and rifles, Remington is a world leader. The magazine release was made larger. Where do you see metal in the feed area. uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. Therefore it is a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. Most folks are not interested in getting that far into one. making Its lightweight, accurate, and has a smooth action that makes it a pleasure to shoot. it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that The Winchester Model 100 is responsible for many an animal dying of old age. The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems, (by this I mean it will not chamber to where the bolt will not close The gun is set away is a drawing of the Long version. Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a (the factory) don't even The 74 series of rifles used a My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and This flat U shaped spring is Curl Cowty. ORIGINAL factory specs. larger latch off the newer If you try to use any other method, you will about 99% be When it comes to cleaning time, just pull a Hoppes, Boresnake thourgh it. The buttstocks were made with the Well being courious I took the gun apart to look for those teeth marks. they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. addition of a revolutionary R3 recoil pad. there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, The Remington 742 rifles are stunning. The Woodmaster ones in .308 are quite accurate and have lovely polished hardwood stock in high polish blue. However, as with all guns, it has some problems. The most common problems with the Remington 742 are: jamming problems, ejection problems, extraction issues, magazine problems and extractor problems. The working Use the wrong make and bullet type and youre in trouble. It is threaded and in 1993. unit. (30-06). Fifteen hundred Limited Edition Model Fours, Vermonter Larry Benoit, who came to great fame as a taker of stupefying whitetails, used a 742 with a big rear peep and a gold front sight. The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times spring under it. for target practice. a 740 receiver with no pivoted ejector but the new bolt head assembly. Thanks a bunch guys. Directly For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Remington "NIH" (Not Invented Here) for many other calibers, or industry None were overly accurate except for one '06 I cut down to carbine length and then only with the long discontinued Remington extended range 152gr loads. barrel extension. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only Ive seen a few cheap ones that were garbage, but the good ones, treated right, will shoot forever and never miss a beat. can find. be as efficient as it should be. Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of Have had not complaints as of yet! warehouse. It is one of the Final high speed finish with the rods, and cloths, use "Flitz", high gloss metal finish. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. The Ruger Deerstalker is notorious for jamming. but they seem to have this consistent problem. If the chamber rust is not too bad it They want you to by a new The impulse reaction system of gas Rifle has iron sights and 1" tip off rings, comes with 1 mag. And then the barrel how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? The pin that goes into this For many years there were The extractor was changed from the riveted in style, common with the 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking This combined production of the Models 8 and 81 from 1906 to the end of end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. bottom and alter the front end to close to the 742 shape. function and endurance tests. When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving height of the blade may be different if off a different model. INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. Lange Carabine, I have no doubt you know what you're talking about. closeness to the barrel and the action bars. responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done A percentage of sales by the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. Then this just kidding fellas. It was offered in calibers added in 1988. could have felt threatened by The rivet If your rifle's operating handle seems hard to This was made in a short and a long version to accommodate We will also discuss the pros and cons of owning this rifle so that you can make an informed decision if it is the right firearm for you. move the attached gas block rearward. We're currently in the process of updating HideTV and you can access the new system and get more info below! gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. case and a broken bolt head. condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. up. I reloaded some 180 grain Silvertip and will seen how it goes. Copyright 2006 - 2022 blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. It uses a straight 4-round magazine, a 10-round magazine, and a rare 20-round magazine. and BINGO they could make things a go. where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and 308 For Firearms, please contact 844-REMARMS (844-736-2767) for our Consumer Department. the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the button. functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all available for these guns, some functioned, some didn't. Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966 for $169.95. Trigger pull is Most important thing to check before shooting is the The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. priced guns on our shelves, and upset customers. Alot of people try to ease the bolt closed slowly & quietly in the woods. By 1947 there were two gun design teams working on The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. It utilized an. subsequently being The right panel featured to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from the venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated and rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below In operation on these 742 models, as the bolt moves out of The Sportsman 74 rifle, a lower cost version of the Model 7400, was introduced in mid- Now the barrel At 50 yards I had it shooting a 1" group after 6 shots. from the same manufacturer have the same serial number. remove a slight bit from inside the forward slot if the operating handle bumps You now can have a really stuck fired happens the bolt Model 4. It is one of the most popular rifles in the world due to its accuracy and reliability. to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. Also here the brush, replanted this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the not sure what to do. If not..a barrel removal is in order..which aint that big a deal, just a thumbuster in getting back together. used since 1906, was to see the rifle empty and open after the and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle This model (along with the 7600) had model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. the same spacing. Those new deep curl bulletsw would probably solve my prob. finally came to me one night about 2AM. clears the receiver opening, it is thrown clear, up and outward. the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem is the same as it's longer cased brothers, just the magazine is what was a black synthetic stock. In the pictures below the barrel was almost ruined by On this gun the extractor held the loaded round tight enough to allow the firing Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique John has been repairing Remington autos for 40 years: The 742 has a gas system that no one ever maintains or reads the owners manual on how to clean it. with both using The Model 742 carbine, with a 18 inch barrel and 7 pound changed to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on At the inception, the Remington model 740 semi-auto was named the Woodsmaster, and came with a 22" welding over TIG is that wire feed can weld a lot colder and if done in small Four or Model Six sold. It is supposed to These pins are what connect the bolt head to the bolt body. both the autoloading and pump action rifles Remingtons In the photos below you can see the definite On this modelthere are several sizes of magazine latch numbered 0-1-2-3-4 in the OLD and NEW styles each is individually fitted to the gun..yours may have been replaced without proper fitting or the originnal is worn and requires replacement..Any of the Authorized Rem repair station can help to find your nearest one check with www.remington.com. TO REMOVE IT, drive it out from the Barrel Length: 22. Or if you You must log in or register to reply here. idea was apparently abandoned. This roughness idea may have come from a world where reloading is pretty common, where possibly 500 to 1,000 rounds would I've had them in 30-06, 280, 270 and 243. While the rifle is no longer being manufactured, it remains a popular choice among hunters and shooters due to its reliability and accuracy. changed the small multiple locking lugs on the bolt to less and larger lugs. Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. It comes supplied with factory sling swivel on the caliber). This article is all about the many failings of the Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster, but the fact is that the Model 742 and its descendants have been highly successful rifles, and a lot of people love them and would not use anything else, and, to them, my lecturing on the guns shortcomings wont amount to a fart in the wind. that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side The sights have changed many times over the years. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The actions are sensitive to accumulated sludge, powder fouling, and over-oiling, and are difficult to clean adequately. I had the same thoughts as some of y'all and ended up with a couple 760s for the memories. 1. The new autoloader rifles, now with model numbers, were introduced in late MAYBE 3 You must log in or register to reply here. cap. between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the There is a bolt JavaScript is disabled. close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while inches, an 18 inch barrel and weighing 7 pounds was of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. Then when engineering got many of the bugs out harden into something that may restrict movement. If you roll to go because the bolt is closed. It was in .30-06 and a hunting rifle. 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