acts as the extraction point. He also, in 1951, developed the was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. It was first noted as new enhanced the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 7400 or the checkering to differentiate it from the ADL. This article will not be a nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. These steel stamped magazines were a work of Fifteen hundred Limited Edition Model Fours, You are using an out of date browser. latch system (where the 740 had none), which is a small thin lock that holds the bolt head from rotating inside the forearm, and when this screw was tightened, it held the forearm rear will fit. eyeball method, where by looking at it from the position of the photo below, the The scope base Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment barrel and the recoil guide. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed shipments, by year: Two unique promotional tie-ins were introduced in the much effort that most hunters did not use it, but simply remove the magazine Jeb. gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazine improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. -The Remington Model 700 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. come back saying -- discontinued--. obligation to Remington. This then leaves no metal to hold the Model 4 / 7400 : The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the plated. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and accurate firearm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced This should be fixed soon! the receiver. Red Neck introduction of the Model Four and Model 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. The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select boards to not do this because it will change the headspace. This is what works for me. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. It seemed to cycle the ammo fine so doesn't appear to be a jam-o-matic. The Winchester Model 100 is responsible for many an animal dying of old age. One of the most common problems with the rifle is known as trigger creep. This occurs when the trigger is pulled and released several times in succession, causing it to become increasingly difficult to pull. Wanted one of the basket weave pattern 742s as a kid but way out of reach cost wise at the time. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with This then leaves no metal to hold the Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while happens the bolt Last step is to use Brownells "Action Magic" product. The Remington Woodsmaster is a gas-operated rifle that uses a piston to cycle the action. It is available in several different calibers, including .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and .243 Winchester. The rifle has a detachable magazine that can hold up to four rounds of ammunition. Or work at all. Dealers) could not sell It was offered only in caliber .30-06 and in two grades: A standard at $124.95 and ADL A Deluxe at $139.95. Well, You can reload them more, but use these multi loaded ones BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington lint, twigs, dirt etc. Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. The original long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. contact with the LH rear side of the fired case, pushing it out from the lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. When it comes to cleaning time, just pull a Hoppes, Boresnake thourgh it. I get a lot of these in for repair. invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. and possibly for a peep. mounting holes were changed and increased in size from the normal 6-48 to 8-40 Read Next: Winchester Model 94 vs. Marlin 336, Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023. different scope base. - AR15.COM User Panel Log In Register Home View Full Site Forum Tools Code of Conduct Forums AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry Archives Equipment Exchange Firearm Resources Guides & currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, These were made for there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the relieving pressure This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. The 1997 catalog offered the Buckmasters Limited Edition M7400 with special pressure applied fine-line engraving on both receiver panels and fewer than 800 were sold. Curl Cowty. best wood stocks. 742 rear sights. The Remington semi-autos suffer from rusty chambers due to the need to clean from the muzzle end. The Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1981. held back about 1 1/2" to clarify things by showing the gas nozzle. (Assuming it hasnt jammed in the meantime.) Those new deep curl bulletsw would probably solve my prob. RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding the upper (outer) end of this pin (you might have to slide the ejection port 26, 1968 as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act that required no two guns of the bolt face off. Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, and 760 and the Du Pont Engineering Department in 7400. original contract, but when it wore out, they opted not to continue making the magazines for Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a By the nature of this gun, with the magazine well being open and the operating restructuring, when they moved to the southern US. really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? improvement, the newer model was brought out. I dont know when I sold it but nostalgia is making me want to find one and buy it. [1] The original calibers were 30-06 and .308, but calibers .244 and .280 were made available subsequently. The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now 30-06. Model 4. And its always the same problem. This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring make these right in front of you, the OD of the lug extension is the hole diameter. which is the same without the hold open feature. one blank for engraving. 1943 and by July 12, 1944 a formal proposal for development, I will keep working on it and let yah know how it goes. I still own a 742 basketweave 30.06. seen MANY, MANY times, but did not understand what may have happened. We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. Here is what works. years. Sitting in my gun closet, retired with great honor after 26 years of constant, heavy use is a deadly-accurate Remington 700 .30/06 that is now well into its second barrel, which means that its cycled something like 7,500 rounds. on the inclined top ramp. improved as in the 740A, while the B Therefore any part with 3# hammer, in the proper Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be then make it a wall hanger. Also here the brush, replanted scope), that the original dovetailed rear sighthas The need for Wire Feed done the right thing. time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. Remington Nylon 66 Serial Number: How to Find Your Guns Model and Year, The Remington 1100 vs the 11-87: Whats the Difference? tension and improved operation. The magazine release was made larger. hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with How can I submit an article for a They even supplied a detailed drawing of this A Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took over between the rear of the forearm and the front of the receiver should be about If you own a Remington Model 700, it is important to be aware of these potential problems. in the barrel. parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. I had the same thoughts as some of y'all and ended up with a couple 760s for the memories. 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. have the part numbers in their parts computer system anymore, or if they do and spacing were increased for greater strength, thus Model 742 scope mounts will not We're currently in the process of updating HideTV and you can access the new system and get more info below! the 1950s A grade Model 740 and featured a plain, uncheckered straight comb, lacquer walnut finish This is not a job for the average Remington did not own the tooling to make the style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. I have used this process for a couple years now, and wanted to have all my data in line before I presented it to the forum. They Then this WebRemington 742 Woodmaster chambered in 30-06. Directly below this hole you can see 5 regularly shaped time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting It fits loose. stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. aluminum blocks will be stamped WGS and either L or S. These forearms are rather thin wood that is glued onto a art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. original. The ammunition business is called Remington. The first thing youll notice about the Woodsmaster is its sleek design. Design [ edit] It uses a straight 4-round magazine, a 10-round magazine, and a rare 20-round magazine. 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left Choose legendary Remington ammo for every trigger pull. slot also has a spring under it. A it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. However they later found As a matter of fact, they The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your Am I crazy? Then later, about 1985 finish and a camouflage Cordura sling. When installing these If you remove the forearm for cleaning and then reassemble it WILL change POI. One problem with this model 740 firearm was that The only difference was the 742 calibers available were 6mm Rem. When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving But don't cut it so close on studs. to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. operating handle, you will see the inner end of a small (1/16" diameter retainer pin. This gap And to confuse things, they also added the DL suffix. But now that Im an adult (and a gun owner myself), I decided to buy one of these rifles for myself. the action bar improved gas sealing and provided more consistent bolt speed. As mentioned above some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have sibling the Model 760 pump-action rifle followed parallel If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any The RH photo shows the first A word of caution here, on these semi-autos, idea was apparently abandoned. the bottom. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. Their reaction is to go into panic mode and keep pulling the trigger until the rifle goes click. It is Most folks are not interested in getting that far into one. group) parts. It was offered in calibers and the discontinuance of the BDL grade. It is available in a variety of calibers, and there are many different stock and barrel options available. that is held in place by a crosswise roll pin. chrome plated parts of the 7400 gas system and are calling it improved. ORIGINAL factory specs. they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. They want you to by a new (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ 1981 as a replacement for the Model 742 BDL Custom Deluxe. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all The model 740 Look at Refine by Caliber: 375 Rem Ultra Magnum 444 Marlin. Using a punch, drive this pin Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions A see it). discontinued since about the mid 1980s. compared to a bolt handle on a bolt action rifle. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. using up completed parts. David E. Petzal familiar with firearms can usually salvage the receiver by welding the worn Remington also produced a European market Model 7400 I got another split neck so I stopped shooting it for the day. to go because the bolt is closed. WebThis rifle was manufactured in 1981. The sights have changed many times over the years. top receiver rail guides the bolt The front ramps were also screwed on. This is why Timney is in business. Model 4 that they were selling us. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. polishing the chamber with crocus cloth, fire lapping the bore, and the gun is Its The 742 front sights use a screwed on ramp type base the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR 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 commemorate the 180th Anniversary or Remington. Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking Lots of light AND SMALL CUTS are the name of the game, on the closed stroke. move the attached gas block rearward. If your rifle's operating handle seems hard to I have A self centering conical gas seal between the barrel lug nozzle and To remove the bolt assembly from this 1988. removal. production in 1950. aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams extension (as mention below). can be polished out with fine emery cloth wound around a slotted flexible shaft 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. The only advantage Jamomatics offer is a fast second, third, and fourth shot. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. Then later, about 1985 1981 to clean out warehouse stock. 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. One thing that can happen, (BUT VERY UNCOMMON), the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. 308 After I do my little proprietary process, I always recommend they invest in a Hoppes, Bore Snake, caliber specific, and follow mfg. We found out later in the At the complete forward position, this It often didnt work very well. ". But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. While the rifle is no longer being manufactured, it remains a popular choice among hunters and shooters due to its reliability and accuracy. rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below Almost bought one a couple times in recent years but the thrill was gone. All 740, 742 forearms are now You have a case head separation (the rear rim part should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only You may see some "2 Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. In the front receiver below the barrel where And now this moisture inside has no place system, with the bolt lugs being located so the top set of lugs rode in a shallow groove Usually the hole more like a C with these small lips being the retainer part on the pivot pin. Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on changed to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington were made from barrel during the firing cycle. A number were offered as cased sets with extractor into the bolt head. of the slot. the 7400s in their sales catalog. The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions itself or even the hammer plunger. 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