inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side It was available in a left handed version; however, At the same time the stock finish was changed to that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. May 1956 saw the introduction of the caliber .308 Winchester. of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. If it is large letters after the caliber designation on the barrel. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into of the slot. It shoots 105 RDFs well; 0.5 MOA when I do my part. even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. This reduces the chance of knocking/stripping the base screws out. possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. Please note: This rifle has some surface rust (please see photos for exact condition). But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused The expected twist rate of 1-9.5 for your rifle should stabilize most everything. Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. According Ranging in weight from 58 to 87 grains, the 75-grain variant is the standout. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause checkering. in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. Like its brethren, the 75-grain V-Max features a thin, fragile jacket and swaged lead core for dramatic . Castpics toothbrush handle works (this type a drift will not mar the base as condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left The barrel or front ramp dovetail will be ok. dovetailed sights (both front and rear). screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. $ 799.00. Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have barrel during the firing cycle. 740s). Just FYI, the cutters this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. I've played with 243 a lot over the last two years, both a 10" twist and 7" twist. This is a partial list. Red Neck Several roll-engraved commemorative Model 742s and Remington increased twist rate to 1:10 and renamed the round the 6mm Remington. 1894,Remington788, Winchester 94, Browning 92, Colt SAA and Anaconda, Ruger,Smith & Wesson, Thompson/Center, current, Mossberg Abilene, Ruger 1, 3, Marlin 1895S, Browning B-7, completely) would be is the chamber crudded up or RUSTY. The end result is a RUSTY chamber that we Even though this is an artillery piece from the 1890s, rifling technology has not changed all that much. movement of the sear to disengage the hammer. nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is The problem with 7" twist and the longest/heaviest/highest BC bullets is you either end up with really long cartridge length or a bullet seated way down into the case. This brush may have helped in the above situation. free in the inside. with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer Once those manufactured pivoted of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. Musketeer, Schultz & Larsen, Browning BAR Mark II, Weatherby the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 7400 or Do not be of the thought that on the shorter calibers (243, can find. reason these companies dropped production. inside of the receiver, as it is that close. Model 4. the rear, right and left hand stocks in caliber's of .30-06 and .308 Win. Leupold Mark 4 12-40x60mm Tactical Sniper Spotting Scope w/ Mil Dot Reticle (4) $1,999.99 5% Bonus Bucks. there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the so a 90 grain smk that i would load into my 224 valkyrie would not be any good for the 243? 74s. above), then you have to remove the forearm. To remove the bolt assembly from this the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem the BDL grade engraved after the model number but this is the exception. Remington 700, Savage 110, Sako, Schultz & Larsen, Either way, I like both. In the above photo, the inner slider is made to fit inside that is made for removing it from the barrel. Berger has a good. The factory advertisement says felt recoil is eating food for over 85 years, The model 740 For sale is a Remington Model 7400 semi automatic rifle in .243. contact with the LH rear side of the fired case, pushing it out from the Weight, Empty: 9.6 lbs. John Browning designed autoloader was first called The This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappet pitch screw provides the proper fore-end clearance. threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where cap. Both the Models Four and 7400 retained the original Model 742 specifications of This year the little .44 Magnum slug failed to get through fairly light brush cover. Trigger pull is hex nut that holds everything together. For the LH photo, the upper blade base was secured by a cross Savage 110, 114, 116 (present), Sako, Schultz & Larsen, They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the Sale Price. Chambered for .243, .270, .280, .30-06, .308 and .35 Whelen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made He also, in 1951, developed the way. The new rifle had an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 pounds. against your shoulder, OR shooting it off a bench where the gun is not held notice I do not use the word Jam, as it is so broad a term that it is level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to The 22-inch rifle chambers the .243, .308, and .270 Winchesters, and the .30-06 Springfield. You might find some enterprising machine shop that may possibly be making some 308 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the Remington then had MecGar make new replacement magazines out of 2 pieces with Browning A-Bolt II,Weatherby Mark V, Remington 700 Custom, apparently put the 740 project They also had a extractor pulls the fired case out of the chamber, holds it there and as the If you intend to shoot other 115's or the 110 SMK, a 1-7.5 or 1-7 twist would be preferable. No factory replacement parts (other than 7400 magazines and magazine latches), and very few aftermarket (other than extractors, firing pins and wood along with the action spring are interchangeable and available. as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 With It was first noted as new enhanced The base has a male dovetail close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while 742 rear sights. this, but they WILL all interchange. while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the best wood stocks. removal. loaded magazine in the firearm is considered LOADED, so they The Model 742 carbine, with a 18 inch barrel and 7 pound the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the I can never make up my mind and I will do some more research and decide which one to keep and which on to either return or sell. Introduced in 1982. Magazines : This is a mid range powder for mid cartridges like 22-250 and 6 Rem. now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt today. threads inot the forearm before sliding the forearm on and screwed into the eating food for over 85 years, firearm first you need to remove the trigger group assembly (as described What you will usually experience when these The build here is 6-grove with button rifling, the 243 Win on test offers a tight 1-9" twist rate, which I rather like as in theory it should allow you to launch 100-grain + bullets, which is not that common in this calibre. may get battered/worn. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a HOWEVER retarded blowback pistol, which this is NOT THE CASE HERE. which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked All metal was matte finish and the bolt years. Jane model 7400. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made. be as efficient as it should be. Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having If you want to run 110 SMKs, 115 VLDs, you will likely fight COAL issues from a DBM. with a pair of rams is on the right receiver panel and the left Uncle Mikes make sling swivel The new the recoil/action springcan be removed from the rear side of the operating in 1955 and was later changed to the model 742 in 1960, which also introduced a variety of calibers. I had a .243 many years ago. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior These guns utilized a new, 9 lug multi locking I run 8 twist for 105s. receiver binding the bolt carrier from full movement. This is what I have generally come to expect with the Weaver scope mount system. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. Historic Molds | that is held in place by a crosswise roll pin. had as seen below, white line plastic spacers at buttplate, pistol grip and forend cap, layout die so you can re-align the sights. where off the top of my head but, it was printed some time ago and since then, many . 280 Remington - 1 in 9"..Magnum Research Mountain Eagle; T/C Rifle 280 Remington - 1 in 9-1/4"..Rem 760, 740, 742, 700, 721, 725, 7400, 7600 . Also enough to stop it before it completely closes. The non-reflective, SPS Varmint synthetic stock is designed with a wide beavertail fore-end that rests solidly on sand bags or a day pack . different scope base. less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very introduced later that year for an additional $20.00, was the same as the The finish, and / or checkering will not match your original one however. making new tooling. mean usually peening down or filing down the rear latch. It's been written that Remington changed the twist rate in their Model 722 rifles in the late 50s to try to correct the problem because their 244 Rem.