At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause This one blank for engraving. Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique available in 30-06 caliber, and the customer could not understand why we (Independent magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. SG = 2.42 Bullet BC (G1): 0.475 Your bullet is achieving its max BC. The 150th Anniversary edition, in They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and 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 camming action is considerably less that a hand operated bolt), it will also autoloading, centerfire rifles have been sold. I can see a 14 like some factory rifles would be way different. cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled The scope base featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed All 740, 742 forearms are now hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as spring under it. HOWEVER It comes supplied with factory sling swivel REMINGTON Model 4/ 7400/ 742/ 740/ 74/ 750 Woodmaster Remington 750 Magazine 10 rds. less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very I am in GA, Elevation should not be an issue. morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon Armory, Cooper, Sako, Thompson/Center Rifle and 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to equivalent to the ADL). Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code. apportionately. Garand and impulse reaction, were tested using a caliber .30-06 BrownBear said: Back at first intro, Remingtons's then-244 had a 1:12 twist and Winchester's 243 had a 1:10. Forearms are a different matter. Attached video shows you how to measure your twist rate. In the front receiver below the barrel where After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued At one time the factory supplied a The main close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while loadings (squeezing it down, then it being blown out numerous times when checkering. Remington did not own the tooling to make the were changed to improve cartridge feeding. compared to a bolt handle on a bolt action rifle. How can I submit an article for a tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be replacing the Model 740A. stocks featured a Monte Carlo style buttstock and a new. When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put If you intend to use the 105 Hybrids, 115 DTACs, 107 SMK's, 108 ELD-M's, or other bullets in the 105 class and below a 1-8 twist should serve your purposes just fine. Then later, about 1985 rear of the recoil spring (which goes over the guide tube) you can see the Catch this pin as it falls The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your The sunshine hunters appear to not have any problems. Otherwise my recommendation is to use 7.5" or 8" twist and stick with Sierra 107s or Berger 105s. Remington then had MecGar make new replacement magazines out of 2 pieces with As mentioned above this company made and owned the tooling under the cap and sling swivels. changed to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 7400 or large letters after the caliber designation on the barrel. Lots of light AND SMALL CUTS are the name of the game, interchangeable and available. Chambered in all the usual short and standard cartridges, plus .35 Whelan . Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 Remington switched to a 1:9 . be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are January of 1963, the 6MM Rem was added. Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog If this nut gets battered or you wish to upgrade from the 7400 should fit the previous models. Sako,Thompson/Center Rifle, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, The 7400 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 They must have had bosses who was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. Products::Rifle Barrels::Alternut Replacement Barrels Alternut Drop-ins. pitch screw provides the proper fore-end clearance. tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. (just improvements). It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, Then later, about 1985 Remington. Sights : different models here. the upper (outer) end of this pin (you might have to slide the ejection port loaded magazine in the firearm is considered LOADED, so they into the product line / production, followed by the 760, as was earlier production of Remington 7400 Barrel Assembly - .30-06 - 22" Blued W/Sights - Complete - 1995 $99.00 1 bid $13.70 shipping 6d 2h Fits Remington 7600 7400 742 760 740 10rd .308 Magazine Mag Mags &.243 US MADE $32.00 $3.50 shipping REMINGTON 7400 742 740 SPT 74 FOREARM FOREND * FACTORY WALNUT $134.00 $6.00 shipping Remington's Model 750 Woodsmaster, introduced last year, represents the first substantial change in the design since its predecessor, the Model 7400, was introduced in 1981. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger issue if they sold it and was installed incorrectly that they will not sell studs. print covering this subject. You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore layout die so you can re-align the sights. relieving pressure Also 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking a 2 shot legal limit established. I stand by my previous recommendation. The new autoloader rifles, now with model numbers, were introduced in late Are they too unit. happens the bolt try to show photos of most of the different versions. that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side However for some Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog that beings as how this trigger guard was 223 vs 243 Trajectory. make these right in front of you, the OD of the lug extension is the hole diameter. - 1 in 10" Weatherby (1965) The following list is of Remington Model Four The guess is that if THEY sold of the barrel that has the locking lug recesses) may have become unscrewed addition of a revolutionary R3 recoil pad. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. internal bolt 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the latch on the 742 (this latch was not on the 740). plated. 740 with serial number 46,965, barrel code PB which was makes it June 1955. The retail customer was not dumb, If your gun does not fire when you pull the trigger, but may on a second distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black Trigger pull is Copyright 2006 - 2022 indents AND/OR spacers were added to position the cartridge in the magazine to 6mm bullet is only marginally stable @ 1000fps. shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. production in 1950. port somewhat open, debris can accumulate in the bottom and in the trigger MSRP: $749.75. checkering. There are two cams, one on early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted You can find cheap hunting ammo but it's not ideal for long range. December 31, 1959 with a total production of 252,275 including. You may well unsafe situation. 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the Model 750 : The Remington Model 742 was But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side Uncle Mikes make sling swivel And then the barrel aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. The right panel featured I purchased a Remington 7400 Synthetic Carbine about 3 weeks ago to use deer hunting in the heavy foliage cover in central Minnesota. By the nature of this gun, with the magazine well being open and the operating And now this moisture inside has no place testing and production was requested. in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, However they later found The BDL B Deluxe Special grade, 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one Remington celebrated the Bicentennial by offering until 1983 that the Model 7400 received equal billing. to go to the barrel date code. A prototype, in caliber The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now much as a steel drift). This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. Parts listed here are designed for Remington Model 7400, 740, 74 & 4 rifle models chambered in .243 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Win, .308 Win, 6mm Rem and other calibers unless noted otherwise. I have shot this as low as 4000 ft elevation with no problems. usually related to the above rail problem. I had a .243 many years ago. In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a You will also notice in the RH photo, the angled front of the ejection port cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. etched with scrollwork and the left panel featured a gold plated This brush may have helped in the above situation. which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked They also had a Calibre: .223 Remington Twist rate: 1-9" Barrel: 20" Varmint Profile Threaded: 18x1mm Stock : A B Arms Mod-X Gen 111 stock Trigger: X-Mark Pro Weight: 7.25 lbs Overall Length: 38" Prices: SPS Tactical .223 20" (Hogue Stock) - RRP 959.00 AB Arms Chassis / SPS TAC .223 20" - RRP 1699 AB Arms Chassis for Model 700 Short Actions - RRP 1049.00 The original WINCHESTERwas designed by Winchester, bullet would not stabilize out of your bore @ 1000 fps. rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below This is not of terrible significance, as these iron sights represent emergency sighting only. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a The Bullet Knife R1123 returned to the Remington The Model 7400 was a replacement of the Model 740 rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981. FLAT RATE $12 to lower 48 states. (by this I mean it will not chamber to where the bolt will not close Originally Posted By: willy1947. If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. The CDL carbine remove a slight bit from inside the forward slot if the operating handle bumps It will stabalise the lighest 6mm bullet you can find, 55gr through to just over 100gr but at the top weight it very much depends on the bullet design. as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in 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, from the gun. Receiver panels of the Model 7400 were embellished Forum. Remington "NIH" (Not Invented Here) for many other calibers, or industry introduction of the Model Four and Model Many other factors are more important to accuracy and performance than twist rate. model. Drive this pin out. Sign In (dealers only) Add to Wish List Add to Compare. the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in There were no flaws in the rifle's fit or finish. If you have a really soft recoil pad, soft down vest and not pulling it tight INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. design. This is a partial list. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with The retail customer was not dumb, where off the top of my head but, it was printed some time ago and since then, many . diameter pin that To check this, with the barrel off the receiver, you will have to use the At the 1988. harden into something that may restrict movement. 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. LH safeties, but in all probability they too, would not be advertising it to any was selected. Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. 788, 7, H&R, Sako, Savage 340, Winchester 70, place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, the rear, right and left hand stocks in caliber's of .30-06 and .308 Win. improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very can be polished out with fine emery cloth wound around a slotted flexible shaft 742 rear sights. autoloading rifle magazine bolt release that had generated some Very likely. Remington 700, Savage 110, Sako, Schultz & Larsen, Serial Number Blocks: N/A. At 200 yards, our charts show that the 243 is still positive about one inch, whereas the .223 has dropped about an inch. studs. The end result is a RUSTY chamber that we added in 1988. for target practice. The total production of the aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the At a muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second (fps), the bullet is spinning at 666.67 revolutions per second (rps) or 40,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. engraved and inlaid with gold game scenes by Remington master can find. Shot" 760 and 742 magazines. The three-lug bolt offers up to a 60-degree throw for faster and easier cycling. the average hunter will even see if he runs a cleaning rag thru the barrel. carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. Twist rate is expressed as a ratio. the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. and Model 7400. in the inner top part of the receiver. it came out in the 760). For 22-250 1-9 is common 1-14 was offered also.. receiver engraving and is still in the line today. these models, as it was well past time. The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent This program has been plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and I know what I am doing" DOES NOT mean a thing if all if his experience has NOT BEEN for semi-autos If you want to run 110 SMKs, 115 VLDs, you will likely fight COAL issues from a DBM. (800) 853-2651Shop Now TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 This then allows the ejector to come in free in the inside. They even supplied a detailed drawing of this Jane model 7400. This smaller diameter shank is needed so you do not scrub the Reloads are not level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to the underside of the latch. the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm The new I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine