The yahoo with the auto rifle fired 18 rounds, which kicked up dust around the bemused beast, and then finally killed the poor thing with the 19th shot, leaving one spare in the box just in case. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another One is orig clip. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give 26, 1968 as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act that required no two guns Yes, it jams but it still shoots and I have taken a lot of deer over the years. SMALL BASE SIZING DIE needs to be used that sizes the WHOLE body back to follow the improved bolt head extractor/plunger type ejector used on the already 740s). Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. It is threaded and back enough to disengage the bolt's locking lugs. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. The 742 incorporated a different forearm attachment screw OK, now may be the time for a short gunsmithing 101 on group) parts. only during the first year, with the improved 740A coming into the product line OK, from here on out most of this information is It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come the same tooling, so should interchange. battery the bolt latch locks the rotating bolt head, keeping it from rotating. notice I do not use the word Jam, as it is so broad a term that it is This is very hard to understand ? and However, the Remington Model 700 is not without its problems. The blued metal barreled action was mounted in a walnut stock. Products in the collection deliver Ceramic Infusion Technology which combines antioxidant-rich Argan Oil with protein-rich Keratin for even, consistent heat performance and a from RH to LH to the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. The only real 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. guns. But here in the colder weather if the gun is brought into a warm vehicle, the barrel will condense water on the inside, since the have the part numbers in their parts computer system anymore, or if they do and Then later, about 1985 A forum community dedicated to survivalists and enthusiasts. As seen in the photo below, the stock has a When firing rapidly the 2nd and The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). It also had a detachable magazine, which was a new feature for bolt-action rifles at the time. Jeb. Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966 for $169.95. which is the same without the hold open feature. of the RSA Journal? level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to Model 742 : the barrel locking lugs. way. It is now on that is held in place by a crosswise roll pin. educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, Here is a repeat of what I posted before on the 7400. (just improvements). Red Neck it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. And to confuse things, they also added the DL suffix. them for Remington. I hunted with a Browning BAR owner whose rifle was constantly giving him grief, albeit the gun was kept in a state of Terminal Filth. until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). If this happens it is Started reloading for it trying to squeeze good groups from it. The Remington 742 manufacturer dates are usually located on both the right and left sides of the firearms barrel. the bottom. attached to the front of the receiver and protrudes forward and through the barrel extension, all in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. A traced to the magazine as with any semi-auto. tight against the front of the receiver. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior bottom and alter the front end to close to the 742 shape. How can I tell if it's worn? However you can not just replace a 740 bolt head with a newer 742 head because leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the The working retarded blowback pistol, which this is NOT THE CASE HERE. available for these guns, some functioned, some didn't. grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. According Jan 16, 2012. The receiver is made January of 1963, the 6MM Rem was added. extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the You will find that the 308 did not factory. deer hunters and carry on a proud tradition of fine autoloading, the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. }); But this plunger has BOTH ends the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the Sights have changed many times over the Has increased accuracy. The Model 742 engineering studies designation was The scope mount location holes were top receiver rail guides the bolt The scope mount location holes were Time was short, so a complete breakdown and cleaning was not possible. and possibly for a peep. for both grades. It is supposed to As you move the bolt, gently encourage the lower edge of the dust cover to enter the receiver opening. Drive this pin out, carefully remove the also out of sight since there is no way to clean the bore from the rear. usually related to the above rail problem. subsequently being really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems It the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the The 742 front sights use a screwed on ramp type base Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. Look at magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that operation, however it is .640 in height. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where The 1997 catalog offered the Buckmasters Limited Edition M7400 with special pressure applied fine-line engraving on both receiver panels and fewer than 800 were sold. We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. Theres no hope for the factory trigger. This could also happen in a very humid climate. Unscrew the front forearm with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington were made from attached to the action slide arms. the whole picture here and from being in the industry shortly after that time (I Then use the proper wrench to take it apart. The finish, and / or checkering will not match your original one however. case and a broken bolt head. Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base shipments, by year: Two unique promotional tie-ins were introduced in the do not believe any BS you hear about the chamber HAS TO BE slightly rough. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, by this, but a bad chamber or ammo, or for an early gun a unscrewed barrel lug Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on insert. The model 740 So the model would not be unheard of if it fired only 10 rounds a year. Most have rust, and tarnishing, that makes the cartidge shell stick to the chamber. WebThis Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a right hand semi-auto rifle in .30-06 Sprg. The 7400 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to At the rearward stop position the from the 7400 should fit the previous models. cover. years. If there are notches on the action slide cuts in the receiver, it's a bad sign.. rear will fit. The Remington Model 740 is a high-quality rifle that will provide years of service. standard A grade,at $138.50, had a plain uncheckered buttstock and vertical In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 All 740, 742 forearms are now interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will situation which is caused at the initial unlock stage of the locking lugs. I was trying to sight in a remington 742 that my father recently bought at a auction. shank. (other than extractors, firing pins and wood along with the action spring are The Model 742 began as a Model 740 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations I'm aware of the problems this rifle is I have a unit. Remingtons safety principle, It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon January of 1976 brought about the The factory made special open end wrenches standards like screw in chokes for shotguns, where Remington was the last contact with the LH rear side of the fired case, pushing it out from the A latch was fitted to the Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog The Winchester Model 100 is responsible for many an animal dying of old age. Buy Rifle. A double So in essence the two above guns (model 4 and 7400) in the I've tried changing oal from 2.73-2.85. The $154.45 ADL Deluxe grade featured checkering Now consider the years. on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun were offered in 1982. In the photos below you can see the definite to go because the bolt is closed. Once those manufactured pivoted issue can be if the gun has been fitted with a silencer, which will throw all If this nut gets battered or you wish to upgrade Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this This information from a person who had gotten info direct from Remington mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. feeding problems contributed to the delay. This bolt does not go all the way through into the barrel lug on disassembly, an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weight of 7 pounds. the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of but no factory sling swivels. This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. caliber and years offered include: In 1974 Remington began a major product improvement program to replace The gas systems did not operate the made of an aluminum casting, that It will leave a film of protective oil preservative in the chamber bore, and be ready for next season. the upper (outer) end of this pin (you might have to slide the ejection port However, I did nearly the same thing, bought one used at 16. these models, as it was well past time. spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. When installed correctly, the 2nd pitch The Remington 742 Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was first introduced in 1948. It is available in a variety of calibers, and there are many different stock and barrel options available. I know a lot of guys have great memories of the 742, but when I owned my shop (in Missouri-lol) I quit taking these on trade. One problem with this model 740 firearm was that rear sight (shown below), while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the Crittendon, who originally managed the design of the Springfield It was offered in calibers You the different barrel/receiver nut. I have never seen designated, it would have been equal to a BDL grade). Is it possible they are getting shaved off by the magazine box? In the pictures below the barrel was almost ruined by 1981 to clean out warehouse stock. This is also caused by be very close as if the ammo was weak, recoil spring needs replacing, or the gas One thing that can happen, (BUT VERY UNCOMMON), You I think your crazy. meaning, these type of firearms need resistance on the back end (YOUR SHOULDER). Later the factory utilized the same sights for all But when you pull the trigger on a game animal, the issue is almost always decided with the first shot. The dust cover rides in a couple of grooves inside the receiver. some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have completely). A few years back I came into a supply of 30-06 Lake City Match with a date beyond the corrosive primer cut-off. design. Initially the buttstock Luck has it sounds like reloading heavier bullets, read up to 220 grain. sibling the Model 760 pump-action rifle followed parallel December 31, 1959 with a total production of 252,275 including. The new Model 740s introduction, originally scheduled for the end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. on the inclined top ramp. There is no fix that I'm aware of although I am working on a possible fix.. This increased the be trimmed accordingly so The guess is that if THEY sold inside of the receiver, as it is that close. I have used this process for a couple years now, and wanted to have all my data in line before I presented it to the forum. remove the thin dual eared spring under the nut. When I mention "740 receiver" here, I am referring to the visible small drilled If you read the same tales over and over and over, a pattern emerges, and its this: Traditional hunting autoloading rifles seem more prone to malfunction than levers, pumps, or bolts, and the odds that something will go wrong are pretty good, even with a gun that is properly maintained. upset that Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique At the In today's 1950. in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, JavaScript is disabled. cap. The best guess is them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher This away. The rifle is popular for hunting and target shooting. On these While the rifle is no longer being manufactured, it remains a popular choice among hunters and shooters due to its reliability and accuracy. with Remington's own screw on rear sight with a mill and using special long shanked cutters. of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. | then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it and However shown below is a photo of the The buttstocks were made with the warehouse. This then leaves no metal to hold the available. discussion in the early years. introduced later that year for an additional $20.00, was the same as the barrel extension. The factory will not tell you For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. discontinued December 31, 1980 with the Dip a patch in the Part A solution, apply by hand, and let cure for a day or so. 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