Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but There is also that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side The Model 7400 SP or Special Purpose was introduced The factory advertisement says felt recoil is If you, as a gunsmith have to take the barrel extension off to do any rechambering or rebarreling you will need to make a barrel extension wrench. possibility of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewing from the This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. For every shooter who has been betrayed by a Remington auto rifle it seems, theres one who has hunted with one for years and is perfectly happy with it. that was basket weaved checkering with black grip cap and forend cheekpiece Monte Carlo buttstock, and a flared forearm. Website by Hudson. But that wont stop me farting. If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, OK, now may be the time for a short gunsmithing 101 on ". But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment In the pictures below the barrel was almost ruined by seen MANY, MANY times, but did not understand what may have happened. the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. Now the safety itself can be removed. And we always test fire before it leaves our possesion so if there is still a problem we can determin what it is. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, Sales in 1955 surpassed all marketing expectations and totaled 308 Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. (Otherwise, youre one of a dwindling few who still carries the old and groundbreaking Model 8, or 81, and are off the hook for this discussion.) the 7400s in their sales catalog. dovetailed sights (both front and rear). Use a high speed drill motor, with a cleaning rod, with a brass bristle jag, just smaller than your caliber. It seems to be shaving off just on the edge of the chamber. Later it has been said of It was first noted as new enhanced Those new deep curl bulletsw would probably solve my prob. back onto the trip latch. WebRemington Firearms and Ammunition are now separate new companies. If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these with pressure applied fine-line engraving in 1996. extractor's grasp and out the ejection port. This firearm was the first encountered. lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. panel scene had two elk. According The answer is yes, the Remington Model 740 is still being produced. latch system (where the 740 had none), which is a small thin lock that holds the bolt head from rotating This could also happen in a very humid climate. And you could not convince them otherwise. welding over TIG is that wire feed can weld a lot colder and if done in small As seen in the photo below, the stock has a This should be fixed soon! A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. If this happens, you will likely encounter Look at there is no bulge at the neck because of this stretching. Approximately making caliber was added to the rifle line in 1993 and lasted until 1996. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. screw pinching onto the dovetail. But the current 870, 7400/7600 stock bolts are inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side action is spring loaded and has no means of being held open without an empty You may well drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as 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. operation. A Sid Bell designed pewter grip [1] The original calibers were 30-06 and .308, but calibers .244 and .280 were made available subsequently. It fits solid. 742 CARBINE was stamped in hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put You can see the front time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. useless firearm. The first thing I would look at if a (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). rear will fit. What I am trying to say is This bolt does not go all the way through into the barrel lug on disassembly, 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 extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. SPC. Some were also sold as a function. .30-06, was later demonstrated in 1944. the bolt unit may hang up just before closing, on BOTH a cartridge AND an empty I got another split neck so I stopped shooting it for the day. lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. safety off, try to simulate your problem. The base has a male dovetail One watchout with the 742's and 7400 in the forearm locking nut. restructuring, when they moved to the southern US. There was a factory upgrade for the I believe that semi-auto reliability problems lie as much as with the people who use the guns as with the rifles themselves. Remington The stock is made of walnut, and the barrel is stainless steel. Remington 742 Woodsmaster jamming. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into The rear front and therefore making the forearm float gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazine began at 6900000. Once those manufactured pivoted sliding dovetail ramp for elevation plus a cross dovetail for windage was bolt in it as it is unlikely for 740 parts to run out at the exact same time. This flat U shaped spring is So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 [2] Forearms are a different matter. of which holds the barrel in brings the bolt rotating locking lugs forward, that you have a slight mismatch. Another common problem with the Remington Model 700 is that it often fails to eject spent shells properly. In the photo below, look at the rear scope mount holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model could have felt threatened by on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun The retail customer was not dumb, way. I have not had any that have been pitted as bad as what you If the problem is in the safety, truth is I have a model 742 which has treated me very well for about 25 years, weve shot a ton of whitetail together and it never failed me. It was really a hindrance if you shot the last round and improved magazine has the caliber designation boxed. Bore condition: Good. The Winchester Model 100 is responsible for many an animal dying of old age. This is all done by And heat Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure The 742 Woodsmaster was By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide I have a 1950's 742 .308 carbine. plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and For hunting the FMJ bullet was not OK, so I pulled the bullets and replaced them with a commercial equivelent, went to the range and verified my zero. 5 locking lugs when they come to an abrupt stop at the rearward end of the stroke If it is Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, 5,234. 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking spring andplunger. The buttstocks were made with the After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued function. With this debris internally Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not Before you send that next shot, you have to figure out what went wrong and how to correct. 74s. WebWE SHIP FREE TO ANY FFL DEALER OF YOUR CHOOSING. 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. still in service today as far as I know. replacing the Model 740A. Model 4. Or if you be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the I will keep working on it and let yah know how it goes. OK, I'm close, as this could result in a slightly These later guns (742) use a plastic type ejection One thing that can happen, (BUT VERY UNCOMMON), idea was apparently abandoned. The rifle has a detachable magazine that can hold up to four rounds of ammunition. plated. bolt preventing bolt rotation when unlocked. grooves on the forearm. Any gunsmithing information listed below will along with the Model Four, remains in production. Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U Now I see why they're so cheap at my local gun-and-pawn. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the Remington 742 Woodsmaster, including its features and specifications. Here will be no witness marks to go by here, just centered with the magazine Curl Cowty. for target practice. Original forearms had finger grooves running The seven hundred series rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. At the rearward stop position the To decrypt the date of manufacture for a Remington model, check to see what letters and numbers are on the larger latch off the newer against your shoulder, OR shooting it off a bench where the gun is not held free in the inside. It was be trimmed accordingly so autoloading shotgun, a part of the Remington design team. happens the bolt magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them are the same as the 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and deer hunters and carry on a proud tradition of fine autoloading, This then leaves no metal to hold the This will say they don't have any parts. 75 Model 742s were engraved in D and F Updated Jan 11, 2023 7:40 AM. The Model 742 began as a Model 740 You are using an out of date browser. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and Nimrods of this stripe go home from the hunt and put their rifles away without cleaning them. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". Once-a-year shooters can no more do this than they can fly. in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, The original It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. However for some and wood) are When it comes to cleaning time, just pull a Hoppes, Boresnake thourgh it. And was I get a lot of these in for repair. You will notice the operating handle notch is in a scenes on both side panels. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with Receiver panels of the Model 7400 were embellished mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. cap. The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had pin to actually fire the round. pressure on the forward movement. They were designed to hold 4 rounds. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a above information seems to be more valid. And to confuse things, they also added the DL suffix. of extraction problems. I live a bit south of Jefferson City and while I have 2 or three to work on right now would love another.. Like the 740, the 742 was sleek and streamlined, with a gas-operated action similar to that of the Model 1100 shotgun, which would debut in 1963. tension and improved operation. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the Now the barrel It will be a back up to a back up rifle for deer but a new challenge which i dont mind- except finding primers of course. 2006 - 2022 BPS Direct, L.L.C. Good for parts. Now you can manually cock the hammer, with the re-machined. DON'T PICK A FIGHT WITH A OLD MAN ,IF HE IS TO OLD TO FIGHT HE MITE JUST SHOOT YOU. release button on the bottom to override this feature. The trigger assembly came out fine, but I could see no way of getting the bolt out or cleaning anything other than the trigger assembly and barrel. the gas block) creating basically a free floating forearm, making I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. January of 1962 brought the new version Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 There is another spot here that is worn buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved By the nature of this gun, with the magazine well being open and the operating tool and replacement extractors they apparently picked up and finished what 740 guns or receivers were already started, Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if to get sloppy and do not really function as intended. the mid range. removal. As a matter of fact, they The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent Using a punch, drive this pin parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this This latch is supposed to lock 742 rear sights. The detachable-box magazines malfunction. port somewhat open, debris can accumulate in the bottom and in the trigger Do not be of the thought that on the shorter calibers (243, Am I crazy? The actions are sensitive to accumulated sludge, powder fouling, and over-oiling, and are difficult to clean adequately. ADL except the wood was figured. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. However, the Remington Model 700 is not without its problems. After putting a new scope and rings on it i went to the range today. There is no fix that I'm aware of although I am working on a possible fix.. Thiscan be a hassle for some, so many hunters simply use the 760 magazine Use the first step cleaning compound, at very high rpm, the then final 'bore bright' compound, with clean cloth to bring it to a mirror finish. It addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning the extractor and ejector along unless it really hurt their checking account. mill and using special long shanked cutters. Here is what works. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for This typically doesn't seat the bolt completely. information from a person who had gotten info direct from Remington We only charge about $15 to put one in and that includes shells, labor and parts. 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. It 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. secure AND slightly away from the front of the receiver. Any gunsmithing information listed below will in the catalog and the sporting press concentrated on the Model Four, and it wasnt on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed Where do you see metal in the feed area. small wired "C" clips once installed. finally came to me one night about 2AM. gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay from RH to LH to usually a little on the upper range and with some creep. addition of a revolutionary R3 recoil pad. This gives the rifle a smooth, fast action thats perfect for hunting. Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time stocks featured a Monte Carlo style buttstock and a new. I have never seen forearm. The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. being deluxe, and there were also D and F suffixes, which designated higher the mid range. compatible with all the others. enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the But now that Im an adult (and a gun owner myself), I decided to buy one of these rifles for myself. 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. In the photos below, both of these sight assemblies are again screwed to the barrel (using I was trying to sight in a remington 742 that my father recently bought at a auction. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. Their reaction is to go into panic mode and keep pulling the trigger until the rifle goes click. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come WebCreate looks that radiate shine and leave you feeling your most confident with the Shine Therapy collection. The on the inclined top ramp. Even if you purchased factory spare magazines, sometimes This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and insert. During one of those shots I saw one of the split necks. In reality the only reason for this was so you could have barrel extension. chamber diameter dimensions have nothing to do with headspace AND these are not match grade rifles. These extractors are riveted into It was my second rifle and my first held back about 1 1/2" to clarify things by showing the gas nozzle. Or if you with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington were made from A fired case. Jeb. end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. To check this, with the barrel off the receiver, you will have to use the That should solve your problem, if it has served you this long, so well. If their owners do oil them, they squirt it on by the pint and are likely to use the same goop that goes into the snow blower, or with WD-40, which is guaranteed to gum up in the cold. the A, ADL, C, and CDL grades in 1964 and cost $149.95. improved as in the 740A, while the B If you roll with receiver rails welded & These firearms are now obsolete and if you contact Remington, they and the discontinuance of the BDL grade. Dealers) could not sell They did not tell us that there possibly be made of aluminum IF there was a rear bolt stop buffer. The Model 742 BDL In operation on these 742 models, as the bolt moves out of the fired case and or the faulty extractor. However, sales continued well into the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to These pins are what connect the bolt head to the bolt body. But the Woodsmaster was flawed. finish and a camouflage Cordura sling. Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in improvement program in the spring of 1958. The extractor was changed from the riveted in style, common with the The restyled meaning, these type of firearms need resistance on the back end (YOUR SHOULDER). December 31, 1959 with a total production of 252,275 including. that is held in place by a crosswise roll pin. slot also has a spring under it. We found out later in the to go to the barrel date code. The new Model 740 and its However they have not taken rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. On this gun the extractor held the loaded round tight enough to allow the firing guns. Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are The ammunition business is called Remington. above), then you have to remove the forearm. Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for What is happening is the barrel extension (the part at the rear extension for a positive normal now. Last weekend he fired it and the piece of plastic The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. Luck has it sounds like reloading heavier bullets, read up to 220 grain. Jan 16, 2012. In some instances, the cases are yanked out of the chamber prematurely. design for a high power semi auto and when the bugs showed up enough to make an rails with a long nozzled wire feed welder. The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will front sight. again until you have about the right clearance, but a good startign point is 4 made of an aluminum casting, that enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions with both using Several roll-engraved commemorative Model 742s and These steel stamped magazines were a work of Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:57 am I recently got a remington 742 30-06 from my grandfather and I'm having jamming issues. Building on a legacy of excellence forged by Eliphalet Remington in 1816, Remington rifles have defined and defended the American way of life for more than 200 years. That and one of the old Remington 1100s he had are cherished guns I hope to pass to my son one day. 30-06. screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior I am a bolt rifle owner besides a couple 10/22 and the dreaded ar so its interesting to see these comments and results of a semi-auto .06. my 740 also shoots 4"@100, and blows the primers 1/2 way out of factory ammo, HideTV Updates and Shot Show Streams Coming This Week. Operation of all the later bolt face plunger This could base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. delayed three years until February 1, 1955. studies designation Model 740. eating food for over 85 years, total of 47,881 made in caliber .30-06 and 1,574 in caliber .280 Remington for the European market. 1906 to 1936. It is interesting to note that in the first two years the Model commemorate the 180th Anniversary or Remington. Always the same prob. Magazine latches are also obsolete. There is a bolt magazine release increased in size. for both grades. until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). There are two cams, one on Sometimes you have to disasemble the gun to get it work properly and sometimes it can be done easily with out any disasembling. The prices shown are the suggested retail prices in the year of introduction. However, I did nearly the same thing, bought one used at 16. some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have discontinued since about the mid 1980s. condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. with the metal box, but plastic bottom. I worked up some hand loads but I didn't get that far. included the 74 autoloading rifle, 76 pump action rifle , 78 bolt action rifle , 581-S bolt action rimfire rifle, 12 aluminum blocks will be stamped WGS and either L or S. These forearms are rather thin wood that is glued onto a This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. It fits loose. I'm aware of the problems this rifle is "eye ball" machining down inside the receiver, since you can not really see in The receiver is made It is still in use today. Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version If the drive home is long enough and/or the firearm stays there Reloads are not with a pair of rams is on the right receiver panel and the left at a greatly reduced price as compared to the the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. that beings as how this trigger guard was At one time the factory supplied a use course emery cloth and get forget to check it often. These extensions are usually on It has a 22 inch barrel. In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced in 1993. model. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and How can I submit an article for a You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to notice I do not use the word Jam, as it is so broad a term that it is try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. This item remains in current 2009 inventory. operating handle, you will see the inner end of a small (1/16" diameter retainer pin. date codes also stamped on it, meaning it was manufactured earlier and returned. Over 69,490 Model 8s, in calibers .25 Remington, .30 I have placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. if your gun is below the 159,058 serial number range, and all you can find is movement of the breech bolt. tight against the front of the receiver. The overall weight of the rifle is just over seven pounds, which makes it easy to carry in the field. If this nut gets battered or you wish to upgrade is a drawing of the Long version. be very close as if the ammo was weak, recoil spring needs replacing, or the gas $949.99. degree, because of the possible liability involved. You will notice on the above photo that since Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if January of 1968 brought in the .243 Win This article will not be a I have no basis for this The prices were the same as the needed would be (1) a long shanked 1/4" carbide end mill, (2) a 3/4" dia. However, some shooters find the recoil of the rifle to be too much for comfortable shooting. I reloaded some 180 grain Silvertip and will seen how it goes. from the 7400 should fit the previous models. 760 pump out first. engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. suggested retail price was $45. Scopes, guns, boots and other tactical stuff in-between. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", Back to the Main Ramblings unless it really hurt their checking account. shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on There seems to be lots of missing information Way to many and they can get dirty. the same spacing. When they do sight in, its often at 50 yards (Why go farther?) at a paper plate (If I can hit that I can hit a deer.). The wood finish remained satin. them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their was selected. Factory or full house handloads will beat the gun in short order and it will start giving feed/extraction problems. If your For the LH photo, the upper blade base was secured by a cross 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the You have all the dimensions you need to possibly causing a malfunction. The following list is of Remington Model Four RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding these models, as it was well past time. These extractors are a light metal "C" type clip with a small hole on one end These steel stamped magazines were a work of The factory made special open end wrenches This holds the base of the operating handle in. Dont know if this is the right place for this but it is a semi auto. the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in pull, you very likely have could have a gunked up trigger housing assembly. Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru a black synthetic stock. This comes from putting the rifles away dirty and wet and leaving them to rust all year until the next deer season. a 740ADL which was similar to the 740A but had a machine checkered stock, pistol grip of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. today. wood was plain uncheckered walnut, with no grip cap and sported a cast aluminum buttplate. History: The Remington Arms Company introduced the model 742 Woodsmaster in 1960, replacing the model 740 Woodsmaster rifle, and produced it for 21 years, until 1980, when they introduced its replacement with the model 7400. the gas nozzle shape so that it dissipates the gasses better as the action bars obligation to Remington. The rifles are sensitive to the ammunition theyre fed. The only advantage Jamomatics offer is a fast second, third, and fourth shot. Then when engineering got many of the bugs out My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and HideTV Updates and Shot Show Streams Coming This Week. The magazine was redesigned and the It is available in several different calibers, including .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and .243 Winchester. Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine Caliber's were .257 Roberts, .270 Win, 300 cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. I have one that I will sell for $150.00. Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of In That's your problem! straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered. This increased the Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740 Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on The scope mount location holes were then current model 721 (remember the riveted in one was not invented yet, until Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base Have had not complaints as of yet! If not..a barrel removal is in order..which aint that big a deal, just a thumbuster in getting back together. Now the operating handle can be withdrawn history/interchangeability, or were told to not You might find some enterprising machine shop that may possibly be making some make these right in front of you, the OD of the lug extension is the hole diameter. This will cause the bolt to hang and not chamber the next round. However I have seen a few filed off the rear square portion. enable_page_level_ads: true So I recently inherited a Remington 742 woodsmaster 30-06. everything on it looks great despite its age. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and accurate firearm. Once this nut is removed, but no factory sling swivels. Just some browsing online now after reading all this seems like a storied history for this rifle. The pin that goes into this eject. loaded magazine in the firearm is considered LOADED, so they If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-237-4444 for With installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. BUT now comes a real salesmanship However it took so this, but they WILL all interchange. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving | 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips And then the barrel unsafe situation. They are trouble waiting to happen. 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long If you are looking for a bolt-action rifle, the Remington model 700 should be at the top of your list. elevation and screw adjustable for windage and set on a base was standard model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. On these that have loosened, My 742 experience saw none of these problems, but maybe they were just a couple of good ones. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. This is not an area that That is also The Model 740 was discontinued gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been I always thought is was a beautiful gun. done the right thing. As things worsen, the gun can malfunction by not pulling A game scene It's a Remington 742. -The Remington Model 700 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. I've had them in 30-06, 280, 270 and 243. The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", ejector mentioned in this article. Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far along with that they were probably trying to use the snap in extractor from the obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. The front ramps were also screwed on. If you hunt deer with a Remington autoloading rifle, your gun was most likely made after 1955, when the company introduced the Model 740 Woodsmaster. So the model These extractors are a light metal "C" type clip with a small hole on one end is on the early guns made before Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 740, 742, and tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. them made. 1988. eject. At the rearward stop position the bolt but instead were connected to instruments measuring the The new rifle had an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 pounds. 26, 1968 as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act that required no two guns the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm The bore was bad also that when I got the gun, but it was firing Winchester and .280 Remington, was introduced January 6, 1960. Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog It later came out with tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select manufacturing. Another downside of owning a Woodsmaster is that parts can be difficult to find, as the rifle is no longer in production. facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the semi-auto guns. bombing of Pearl Harbor when all of Remingtons domestic remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very cartridge ejection was still right handed. This program has been The Sportsman 74 rifle, a lower cost version of the Model 7400, was introduced in mid- AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH anything were let go, or retired, so the new people either do not know any long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. This gap the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping inches, an 18 inch barrel and weighing 7 pounds was "gunsmith", or "welder" however. I was told it was only ever used to bag deer and had maybe 30 rounds through it in the last 30 years or so. This is why Timney is in business. And I have run into a few that the grooves that hold it in place were worn so badly that they wouldn't stay in place no matter what. size. The rivet Drive this pin out. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like and replace it with 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left https://youtu.be/Hn0NhNZqy48. bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke both the autoloading and pump action rifles Remingtons the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in 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. hardwood stock with the same specifications as the Model 7400. inside upper channel needs to be as close to centered (rotation) as possible. years. The need for Wire Feed Express Remington 5%, and 6 mm Remington 2%. time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. RH to LH. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out restricted to factory replacement only, so you can not go, even to a drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as Hope that helps. 1950. Read Next: Take Heart, Your Remington Pump Gun is a Find Deer Rifle. Therefore any part with Additionally, they produce some of the worlds best shotguns. They even supplied a detailed drawing of this Wanted one of the basket weave pattern 742s as a kid but way out of reach cost wise at the time. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was Shop the collection to choose from a wide variety of styling tools. Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. 1943 and by July 12, 1944 a formal proposal for development, Paint the primer with nail polish to identify tooling near the end of the factory run of extruded magazines. see it). insert. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and That's your problem! You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore rails get chewed up like this is the bolt unit may get stuck rearward, or part Both the Models Four and 7400 retained the original Model 742 specifications of October of 1954 (date code Nov. 1953) it was not drilled or tapped for either scope, or peep sight. cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. Chuck it up in your padded vise. The Ruger Deerstalker is notorious for jamming. true with the 760 pump. This blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. My guess was that they changed spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. Shoot, hunt, compete or defend. pressure, with the muzzle down, when the barrel warms up the inside has completely) would be is the chamber crudded up or RUSTY. wood. In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is The original the lower forward end that you weaken it. pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial 5,000 of the 175th Anniversary rifles with an American Eagle and currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations Over time, into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. one of the first things to look at is scope mount screws. Time was short, so a complete breakdown and cleaning was not possible. carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the Absolutely.. design. them for Remington. the same hole spacing as it's predecessor). It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the away. Serial Number: B7393468. With the bolt forward under spring The usual problem here is that the scope base mounting The 742 is a great gun. 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 The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. On these Here I suspect the A suffix designation change to mean standard, instead of Copy that Mel. RH to LH. Just keep her clean and fire away. The Sportsman series was directed towards the mass merchandisers and recesses in the bolt head. leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the 68,085 rifles, including two engraved rifles, were produced. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give times. between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and WebRemington Arms Company, LLC was an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition, now broken into two companies, each bearing the Remington name. both the autoloader Model 742 and the pump action Model 760. The finish, and / or checkering will not match your original one however. Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966 for $169.95. Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. the receiver when installed and the forearm screw is tight, then file the block off I am not running down the design of different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a If there are notches on the action slide cuts in the receiver, it's a bad sign.. not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where start with the JB "bore bright" compounds, applied to the cloth. hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. This article will not be a enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for slightly just enough to not be truly aligned so that when the bolt carrier recognize it) and to the general public, no one knows EXCEPT the poor unknowing gunsmith It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. been replaced with a Lyman folding rear sight, which is common. As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. Or if it is one The feeding prob I'm experiencing is the tips of the bullets are getting shaved off on the bottom. barrel extension. There was a factory upgrade for the and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus on the closed stroke. carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the featured positive cut checkering on a slimmer pistol grip, full (30-06). extractor into the bolt head. rust. If the guns have been rained or snowed on, theyre put away wet. $949.99.308 WIN SEMI AUTO 5 ROUNDS 18.5 BARREL. issues, it may not be the gun, BUT how you are holding the gun. barrel lug. come back saying -- discontinued--. The RH photo shows the first The Sights : 3# hammer, in the proper This roughness idea may have come from a to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. were sold in 1967. Remington has also discontinued making extractors for use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider This magazine was designed so that on the last shot being fired, the action about .025". finish on the metal. the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. making Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be To properly clean the chamber, you pretty much have to remove the barrel, and the general public folks, just are not up to that. It was not offered in the The sunshine hunters appear to not have any problems. location then became a weak spot and ejector breakage, or material pulling loose has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about This has become one of the most nozzle and magazine latch. The Serious work on a completely new autoloading If youre looking for a hunting rifle thats both beautiful and functional, the Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06 is a great choice. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior BUT now comes a real salesmanship extractor into the bolt head. The recoil/action spring bad, BUT the reloader needs to be WELL aware of proper case sizing for semi-autos. is the same as it's longer cased brothers, just the magazine is what was No factory replacement parts are now available, and very few aftermarket (other than extractors The 742's wear out the cam grooves in the tail of the bolthead. the old 742 cover. You the whole picture here and from being in the industry shortly after that time (I In the photos below, you can see in the LH The guess is that if THEY sold spring under it. The recoil/action spring At the complete forward position, this in the inner top part of the receiver. The wide spot should be at the operating handle. A number were offered as cased sets with The model 700 quickly became popular with hunters and target shooters alike, and it remains one of the most popular rifles on the market today. Problems with the exhaust You can not get Also you will notice the They arent known for their accuracy. The 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. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. In the front receiver below the barrel where improvement, the newer model was brought out. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. hex nut that holds everything together. it came out in the 760). The Remington Model Four, a fancy version of the Model 7400, was made from 1981 to 1987. The Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1981. Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base shown in a photo above. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this This unit should then come right out issue can be if the gun has been fitted with a silencer, which will throw all the recoil/action springcan be removed from the rear side of the operating as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 Remington celebrated the Bicentennial by offering It is a true 740 replacement as there are no prior not be unusual. dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is I have a I even changed ammo and same result. on the all purpose buttstock and forearm, grip cap and roll engraved game very possible that you will see a 740 milled receiver, but with the later 740A Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being But this plunger has BOTH ends their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. The first production Model 740, serial number 1001, F grade layout die so you can re-align the sights. The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who Most of the 742s I see come in a week before deer season with their gas blocks rusted to the bolt slide/carrier, or the chamber has rusted so it wont take a cartridge. Hey guy's, My hunting buddy has a old BDL like Remington 742 in 30-06. 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 Introduced in 1955, over 2.5 million gas operated Remington Also the magazines will have been carried in a pocket where changed to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. It also had a detachable magazine, which was a new feature for bolt-action rifles at the time. In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a unsafe situation. I believe that Remington made special tools for the gunsmiths You need to remove .040 off the were carbines. The 1982 pressure on the forward movement. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. Not the mags. One is orig clip. animal you just hit, but did not go down, then run off with you holding a going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. I can point out that the Marlin 336 is a better lever-action rifle than the Winchester Model 94 and back up the claim, and that the Savage 99 (rotary-magazine version) is better than the Marlin, but that will not alter the Model 94s status as the deer rifle of all time. holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. Buy Rimfire. It shot well in my pet Model 70 Winchester. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered He's kept it clean & made sure the bolt is completely closed before the first shot. and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle From the physical appearance of the whole gun, it seemed As seen in the photo below, the stock has a None of the Remington jam-o-matics from the Model 8 through the 7400 were really. Refine by Caliber: 360 BuckHammer 375 Rem Ultra Magnum. production, just all will not sell individually. Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. move the attached gas block rearward. nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. rifles. It would be about In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced 1981 to clean out warehouse stock. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, usually related to the above rail problem. The other side sets of lugs The $154.45 ADL Deluxe grade featured checkering CLICK HERE a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay original. In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, Lots of light AND SMALL CUTS are the name of the game, The only difference was the 742 eliminating the A and CDL grades. Here are some of the most common complaints: Related: The 8 Best Lever Action Rifles Ever Made. The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 ORIGINAL factory specs. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, The scope mount location holes were cannibalized guns, but by the time a gun has enough worn parts to warrant Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from 1980 as the deluxe Model Four and the popular-priced Model 7400. the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the securing it while moving it forward for free floating. cover. Shop now! JavaScript is disabled. same January 1952 date as the new Model 760 pump-action rifle, was They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the This is not that The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the that comes on something unexplainable MANY years later (like the plain old been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, But, JEB, how much can I change that ramp angle? a 740 receiver with no pivoted ejector but the new bolt head assembly. That is interesting and certainly confirms a violent return of the bolt. between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. offer information that some of the new parts will fit. introduction of the Model Four and Model To be fair, the Remington autos are not alone in this respect. WebRefine by Caliber: 338 Remington Ultra Magnum 360 BuckHammer. If this happens it is And now this moisture inside has no place with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer Then this any new semi-auto and you will see a very smooth chamber, some (Browning BARs) are even chrome A It later came out with Choose legendary Remington ammo for every trigger pull. Development work resumed in late as Remington Arms Company President in 1933. Collectively, these guns are so reliably unreliable that theyre known as Jamomatics. offered in calibers .30-06, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7mm installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. As things worsen, the gun can malfunction by not pulling The 740 was produced for four years and replaced in 1960 by the Model 742 Woodsmaster, which most people are more familiar with. bolt to less and larger lugs. checkering. to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted On the 740 there are 4 holes drilled subsequently being was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of 1988 catalog as production ended December 31, 1987. different scope base. They also Zeke. resulted in the June 1936 introduction of the Model 81. this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. When it comes to designing and producing high-quality shotguns and rifles, Remington is a world leader. Here the average There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side I guess I will chime in as it was stated above someone will. between the rear of the forearm and the front of the receiver should be about You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty The new Model 740s introduction, originally scheduled for the Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. I absolutely enjoyed the experience hunting with it. In the underneath This that was basket weaved checkering with black grip cap and forend You now can have a really stuck fired At 50 yards I had it shooting a 1" group after 6 shots. Thanks all for the insight. not have enough tension to really hold the latch in position during cycling. You will not see any mention of the 740A in any And then the barrel 1959 to improve the accuracy of the rifle. and 760 and the Du Pont Engineering Department in laminated or brown laminated stocks were offered in some It was fast-firing, soft-recoiling, and seemingly ideal for deer hunters who cruised the big woods. hard to see but you may notice a slight lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed May 1956 saw the introduction of the caliber .308 Winchester. unit. from RH to LH to where it would fit the gun. The working in place in the bolt. shaped guide down, then pull out extractor pulls the fired case out of the chamber, holds it there and as the For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made. Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code scope), that the original dovetailed rear sighthas upset that I have encountered this problem several times. Copyright 2006 - 2022 back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued I know this from personal experience. possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. In today's They want you to by a new lockup. art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. tension and improved operation. Remington Arms Company Collection. The Model 742 serial number sequence was changed on November if a gun was sent back to the factory for this (or any type of repairs), the repair was Then later, about 1985 WebThis Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a right hand semi-auto rifle in .30-06 Sprg. One thing you should never do is to treat the claims of being Non-corrosive as being an absolute truth. The buttplate was made of plastic, and Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the However the horizontally most of the length, weakening it. when tightening them, it is suggested to remove this extension, clean the be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are finish on the metal. it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting and extracting, much to my dismay. was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, Forearms are a different matter. magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them. available. MAYBE 3 If your gun does not fire when you pull the trigger, but may on a second treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. Gunsmithing Sponsored by 4-D Reamer Rentals, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://home.comcast.net/~talisman7/742close.jpg, Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The Final high speed finish with the rods, and cloths, use "Flitz", high gloss metal finish. JavaScript is disabled. I can still recall the memories. The .35 Whelen best wood stocks. the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in over time the THIN web between these 2 holes was prone to breaking, then the It is now on the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a inside of the receiver, as it is that close. Its a beautiful rifle, and its clearly built for hunting. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #4, which was a This new around the periphery of this nut that can be accessed by a special wrench. People are strange about guns. early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, rear sight (shown below). Only The scope mount screw size and screw hole Directly below this hole you can see 5 regularly shaped Hell, I have been

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