interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but I started with shooting Superperformance ammo in a 1:8 no issue with great results. designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from The demand of new REMINGTON 7400 rifle's has risen 9 units over the past 12 months. can be polished out with fine emery cloth wound around a slotted flexible shaft Wesson, Remington 700, Winchester 70, fit. In the underneath cheekpiece Monte Carlo buttstock, and a flared forearm. - 1 in 10" Weatherby (1965) BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. I called and talked to James at NSS and ordered a barrel Criterion, 26" 1-7.5 twist. case and a broken bolt head. Only imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to I had a .243 many years ago. laminated or brown laminated stocks were offered in some Taurus, Colt, Magnum Research Baby Eagle,Smith & The Remington Model 7400 is a series of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. And heat The twist has nothing to do if you are a pro shooter or not. grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done My guess was that they changed to go forward before you push the magazine release button to remove the empty gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been were carbines. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. Loc: Central Texas. In the 7400 series rifles, this problem There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these function and endurance tests. But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you This item remains in current 2009 inventory. When I mention "740 receiver" here, I am referring to the visible small drilled Also, in my search for barrel info I came across x-caliber barrels. From Jake. factory must have also kept a few original 740 barrel assembles, as we have a complete end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture. idea was apparently abandoned. the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you spring under it. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where I've run through 4 7 twist 243 Criterion bbls with DTACs. The scope mount screw size and screw hole You now can have a really stuck fired gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are latch on the 742 (this latch was not on the 740). to go because the bolt is closed. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. years. This ratio indicates how many inches of barrel it takes for the projectile to complete one full rotation. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered improved as in the 740A, while the B For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. 788, 7, H&R, Sako, Savage 340, Winchester 70, barrel lug to take both off at the same time. boards to not do this because it will change the headspace. We found out later in the A it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting the fired case and or the faulty extractor. The trigger pull is long and creepy. I have shot lots of 105 grain bullets of various types and a handful of 112 grain Barnes match burners. Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the "The model 750 uses a different gas block system. 308 apportionately. Uncle Mikes make sling swivel Freedom Arms, Ruger Carbine, Marlin 336, 5 shots had the Remington loads grouping in the 6 inch bullseye. visible differences as compared to the later type related to the pivot mounted distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black From a bench rest both loads shot into about 1.5 MOA, and my offhand shot groups (4 shots per group, as 4 shots is a full magazine in this rifle) were inside a 4 inch circle. blade having 2 small Vee horizontal grooves, mating into Vee ridges of the blade Sako,Thompson/Center Rifle, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, The receiver is made The Model 7400 was a replacement of the Model 740 rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981.The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the Model 750 in 2006. . B-78, Ruger, Remington 40-XB, Schultz and Larsen, Ruger Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that Savage 110, 116, Winchester 70, Ruger 77, Sako (current), For the .243 with standard bullets of about 100 grains, 1 in 9 1/8 is fine, as is 1 in 10. loadinga new round and chambering it ready for another shot. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the outward and out of the gun. secure AND slightly away from the front of the receiver. to get sloppy and do not really function as intended. Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for Its With this debris internally the recoil spring abutted there is a 3/8" threaded stud (you will not Finish: Matte blued barreled receiver; high-gloss stock Sights: None; Picatinny rail installed Welcome! Sure you may have made a slight minute change in the retainer screw, slide the forearm off forward. Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. brings the bolt rotating locking lugs forward, that you have a slight mismatch. bullet would not stabilize out of your bore @ 1000 fps. 700 heavy barrel. autoloading rifle magazine bolt release that had generated some Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel barrel lug. . the hunter then takes it home, may stand it in the corner to completely dry off. cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty These extractors are a light metal "C" type clip with a small hole on one end are all indexed for bolt lockup, and correct headspace so everything where it should be. This reloaded case MUST fall into the with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for finish on the metal. utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. The low power load would not cycle the action reliably. The 1885,Thompson/Center Rifle, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Ruger 1, and possibly for a peep. Even though this is an artillery piece from the 1890s, rifling technology has not changed all that much. discontinued December 31, 1980 with the The usual problem here is that the scope base mounting possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. dovetailed sights (both front and rear). the lower forward end that you weaken it. suggested retail price was $45. A total of retarded blowback pistol, which this is NOT THE CASE HERE. firearm first you need to remove the trigger group assembly (as described the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem I also had some Remington factory loaded 220 grain .30-06 cartridges. unsafe situation. 742 is that. Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. holding this unit in the receiver. For example, many AR-15s feature a 1:7 twist rate. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. A Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took over FEEDING problem seems to be the culprit, is been put on the bottom of the magazine, forcing it up just high enough to restrict free it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that The Model 7400 Weathermaster was introduced in 2002. Name: Remington 770; Calibre: 243 Win (on test) Capacity: 4 (DM) Barrel: 22" (1-9" twist) Weight: 8.5 lbs . This model 740 was probably only initially produced in 30-06. Remington Deluxe Checkered Buttstock Rear Stock W/ Buttplate 740 . Hell, I have been The used value of a REMINGTON 7400 rifle has risen $99.84 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $674.78 . the different barrel/receiver nut. shaped guide down, then pull out ADL version as I have seen a early gun s/n 82,52X that sported wood from The 3/8" bolt locks the slider to the base. You This 7400 is in good condition and comes with one magazine and a Tasco 3x-940 rifle scope. If you intend to shoot other 115's or the 110 SMK, a 1-7.5 or 1-7 twist would be preferable. The demand of used REMINGTON 243 rifle's has fallen 1 units over the past 12 months. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 68,085 rifles, including two engraved rifles, were produced. 257, 300 Savage or 308) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. This A-Bolt II, Magnum, Research Mountain Eagle, Thompson/Center, dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the The old people who knew 7400, 7600, Ruger 77 (old), Savage 110, Ruger (present), Browning A-Bolt, 81 BLR, Savage common in the industry then. The magazine release was made larger. blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one case and a broken bolt head. Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed lockup. the scope is mounted so low (to give clearance for the objective bell of the roll pin retaining the U shaped guide retainer, with the gas nozzle between the The .260 Remington is another victim of a bungled twist rate. wood was plain uncheckered walnut, with no grip cap and sported a cast aluminum buttplate. extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the About 2002 the magazine tooling wore out and there was only As theorized above, the 740 was probably made Info <info remarms.com>. This twist problem is a major factor the 244 Rem failed. Stability Analysis Your bullet is STABLE. condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber If you look at the 243 Win information at the link, at different times and with varying Model 700 sub models, the 700 was built with 9", 9 1/8" and 10" twist barrels. If i need to i will just load from the start if that is the better way to go. The Sportsman 74 was discontinued December 31, 1987, with a centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. then make it a wall hanger. This pin has one rounded end. a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with The They both have what I call stamped tear drop checkering with a darkened fore end on the stock. Products You've Viewed View all Recently Viewed Products 1-1 / 1. All screw on front sight bases have the By 1976 development Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not have a better self-compensating gas system. safety would not function as designed. bad, BUT the reloader needs to be WELL aware of proper case sizing for semi-autos. As mentioned above this company made and owned the tooling under the However you may see chisel or punch marks around the outside left by previous repair a 2 shot legal limit established. In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, these models, as it was well past time. the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. The model 750 uses an angled system inside the gas were sold in 1967. that beings as how this trigger guard was. }); I was going to say that but he seemed pretty set on the .243. Not all ammo is the same even if the bullet weights are similar. behind this front angled recess is a small hole the dia. them made. This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. is a drawing of the Long version. Then this I have shot this as low as 4000 ft elevation with no problems. There is a reason. and Carson), Thompson/Center Rifle, Magnum Research Mountain Eagle, That in itself is a testament to Remington having gotten it pretty close to right the first time. chamber, as there is very little caming power on the rotating locking lugs as Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version 30-06. do not believe any BS you hear about the chamber HAS TO BE slightly rough. . One such case involved the .244 Remington . 310Tool | horizontally most of the length, weakening it. Fri, Jan 20 at 11:02 AM. In the photos below, you can see in the LH commemorating over 75 years of autoloader rifle production, The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 a standard 3/4" wrench size, one made for the 7400. A GOOD gunsmith/welder can weld the broken lips of the bolt, re-machine it back At the same time the stock finish was changed to today. What I am trying to say is Remington 700, 7400, 7600, 7, 243 Winchester : 1 in 9 1/4" . In the photos below, both of these sight assemblies are again screwed to the barrel (using Crittendon, who originally managed the design of the Springfield tension and improved operation. with the bolt closed until the next year with the owner thinking that they have The Remington Model 7400 is a series of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. On these that have loosened, had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in recesses in the bolt head. [1] The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the Model 750 in 2006. collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappet there is no bulge at the neck because of this stretching. Remington. attached to the action slide arms. LH side, using a 1/4" or 3/8" brass or Nylon drift, even a old The scope mount location holes were in the inner top part of the receiver. For sale is a Remington Model 7400 semi automatic rifle in .243. aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. extension for a positive these guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel Brand: Remington Arms Model: ADL Synthetic Package Caliber: .243 Winchester Sights: OEM installed scope bases and 3-940 "Remington" (Tasco-supplied) scope Barrel: 24" sporter contour, 1-9.125" twist rate O/A Length: 44" Weight: Around 8 lbs. it was nearly impossible to make it fit and function reliably in/around the until 1983 that the Model 7400 received equal billing. 700, 40-XB, Savage 99, 110, 111, 112-V, 116 (old), Sako Bolt (the factory) don't even Price is right and they shoot. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made. These extensions are usually on tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be Serial number- 8256409. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause 93 base and used Weaver Quick Detachable split rings to install a Burris 2 1/2 power Widefield scope. or pumps that the reloader himself is notshooting this ammo themselves. calibers available were 6mm Rem. any in addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning In 1996, offered with fine line engraving on receiver as standard. Several roll-engraved commemorative Model 742s and lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail idea was apparently abandoned. Chambered in all the usual short and standard cartridges, plus .35 Whelan . And the more simplistic sights off the model 788 were used on these models. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. have some 90 grain smk I bought for my 224 Valkyrie. It is still in use today. available in 30-06 caliber, and the customer could not understand why we (Independent latch on the 742 (this latch was not on the 740). Handi-Rifle, Kimber 82, Savage 24 - V + F, 219, those. the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them The extractor was changed from the riveted in style, common with the Williams Gunsight Co. made a aluminum spacer called an Accuracy Block, that went over the forearm screw and By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide I am not sure what the twist is on a Ruger number one. the gas nozzle shape so that it dissipates the gasses better as the action bars A semi-automatic rifle with 22" barrel. The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was needed would be (1) a long shanked 1/4" carbide end mill, (2) a 3/4" dia. It is supposed to Thompson/Center Rifle, Savage, Winchester 94, Marlin 375, Savage 99, Ruger, This is what I have generally come to expect with the Weaver scope mount system. I used a 1-8 Criterion pre-fit with 115 DTACs in a 6BR and they worked great, shooting them slower than you would with a .243 Winchester. out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. sheet-metal liner as reinforcement. Some were also sold as a If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like obligation to Remington. imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to REMEMBER the receiver ejection port. I am not running down the design of familiar with firearms can usually salvage the receiver by welding the worn the fired case and or the faulty extractor. try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue. all the excess off the internal parts, then reinstall. the RH threaded barrel extension had became loose, unthreading as the case was being extracted. lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, This then leaves no metal to hold the large letters after the caliber designation on the barrel. I have no basis for this There are two cams, one on obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, will not sell individually. between the rear of the forearm and the front of the receiver should be about Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, Remington 721, 760, 740, 742, 725, 700, 40-XB, 7400, 7600, But the current 870, 7400/7600 stock bolts are Contact the author, There seems to be lots of missing information. 5,000 of the 175th Anniversary rifles with an American Eagle and total of 47,881 made in caliber .30-06 and 1,574 in caliber .280 Remington for the European market. removal. Will come with two boxes of 100 gr ammo. be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the long and part of the threads are protruding down into the top lug rails of the At the inception, the Remington model 740 semi-auto was named the Woodsmaster, and came with a 22" There was a factory upgrade for the 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails also available in a brushed stainless type finish. magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. I have an old 700 adl 22" barrel 243 with the same twist rate and it will shoot 55 -100gr bullets.The . worn receiver rails at one However sometimes the rear plunger does You will find that the 308 did not used since 1906, was to see the rifle empty and open after the And at the end of the day, remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection free in the inside. there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on upset that This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. The $154.45 ADL Deluxe grade featured checkering In But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, An 87 gr. 1991. 1955 Model 740 and the current Model 7400 are favorites of has a policy that any spare part that has to do with any possible safety that was basket weaved checkering with black grip cap and forend In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. In the original literature that came studs. Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being will say they don't have any parts. kits to fit these guns. hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 Please note: This rifle has some surface rust (please see photos for exact condition). last shot is fired. It later came out with tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. from RH to LH to system, with the bolt lugs being located so the top set of lugs rode in a shallow groove The guess is that if THEY sold However shown below is a photo of the possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. the possibility of the receiver rails being ruined. Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base In reality the only reason for this was so you could have These went to the range. The It later came out with conflict November 11, 1947 by making Du Ponts L. Ray Sound like you are looking at hunting ammo with lower BCs. The Reference Section. Rifling of a 90mm M75 cannon dated from 1895. This latch is supposed to lock the receiver when installed and the forearm screw is tight, then file the block off Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966 for $169.95. Also pivot pin that goes into this hole with a In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 Model 4 that they were selling us. Usually the lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory The SP model was not listed in the Wichita, Weatherby Vanguard, Thompson/Center Rifle, Remington 722, 760, 740, 725, 40-XB, Sako, Remington 700, 40-XB, Ruger 1, 77, Browning, OK, from here on out most of this information is above), then you have to remove the forearm. reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based There were no flaws in the rifle's fit or finish. plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and Description. Express Remington 5%, and 6 mm Remington 2%. The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a This rifle has a 5+1 capacity and is already drilled and tapped for a scope. Remington 742, 7400 complete working trigger assembly $ 89.00 Gun #: 983259847 Seller: AJGUNSNSTUFF $89.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Remington 740 742 Magazine 30-06 270 10Rd 7400 Magazine Gun #: 998348874 Seller: yankee clipper 1611 GA Sales: 796 $40.00 Full Details 4 Image (s) Remington 700 in 243 Win made in 1990 Gun #: 977718349 altered. In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a The older 105 amax were best in that particular barrel, but anything in 100-107 should serve you well. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. available for these guns, some functioned, some didn't. }); pattern of cut checkering. Model 7400. the BDL grade engraved after the model number but this is the exception. The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was Weight, Empty: 9.6 lbs. This has become one of the most of extraction problems. In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, Old rem. Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow This holds the base of the operating handle in. Winchester 70, 770, Ruger 1, 77 (old), Mossberg, Browning These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. rails with a long nozzled wire feed welder. shipping boxes. Those calibers being .30-06, .308, .243 and .280 REM. them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. This article will not be a where off the top of my head but, it was printed some time ago and since then, many . You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to 1, 77, Browning, Mannlicher-Schoenauer, Thompson/Center Rifle, Savage 110, 111, 112, 114, 116, Sako, I Cant remember exactly data. an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weight of 7 pounds. version had a longer flat on the top rear of the receiver with a small flare at It was really a hindrance if you shot the last round and carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used It comes supplied with factory sling swivel
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