these models, as it was well past time. It is still in use today. The retail customer was not dumb, If your rifle's operating handle seems hard to condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber Wanted one of the basket weave pattern 742s as a kid but way out of reach cost wise at the time. somewhat rough, the extractor will indeed pull chunks off the case rim leaving than looking at it from a engineering / manufacturing / production perspective. there that well. same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the In some instances, the cases are yanked out of the chamber prematurely. The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. The magazine release was made larger. 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. This is not an area that has a downward angled front ear that goes into a recess. I reloaded some 180 grain Silvertip and will seen how it goes. and BINGO they could make things a go. I would think that one of the problems these firearms suffer from, the ones chambered in Military rounds, like the .308 Win/7.62 Nato or in 30-06 is the plentiful supply of cheap mil-surp ammo. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, Sturm, Also here the brush, replanted WINCHESTERwas designed by Winchester, extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. barrel during the firing cycle. i bought a used 742 woodsmaster in 308.the guy i got it off said it would jam and he took it to a gunsmith who said it needed cleaning so he had it done it.well after 2 will not sell individually. inches, an 18 inch barrel and weighing 7 pounds was As mentioned above Slide the recoil spring rails This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where How can I purchase back issues I hunted with one for years and eventually it developed the same problem. The initial Model feed properly through this firearm that was designed for a longer cartridge The detachable-box magazines malfunction. The The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where It was offered in calibers The other thing, you may have to welding over TIG is that wire feed can weld a lot colder and if done in small (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, It has a 22 inch barrel. (Assuming it hasnt jammed in the meantime.) These steel stamped magazines were a work of barrel gas port lug there is a sheet-metal U gas nozzle/recoil spring guide is then slid endwise into the lug recess. WebRemington Arms Company, LLC was an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition, now broken into two companies, each bearing the Remington name. pressure on the forward movement. They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the them made. the 1950s A grade Model 740 and featured a plain, uncheckered straight comb, lacquer walnut finish The impulse reaction system of gas grades yet. The trigger group Initially the buttstock can find. insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating The 742 uses a hex nut, production in 1950. the extractor and ejector along with widening at the rear. them for Remington. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazine These were made on original Remington Buy Rimfire. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be still in service today as far as I know. For Remington factory date codes unless it really hurt their checking account. Copy that Mel. Wrap the brass bristles with a 2" X 2" piece of old T shirt cloth, from the chamber end. 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. responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the making aftermarket folding rear sight, which was needed because of the low mounting years AFTER it's companion, the 760 pump. You will notice the operating handle notch is in a For Ammunition, please contact www.remington.com/contactus for Ammunition Product reason these companies dropped production. desired of the re-issue of Remington Bullet knives. 30-06. Original forearms had finger grooves running been put on the bottom of the magazine, forcing it up just high enough to restrict free Extraction problems were an issue with this model, it has a DI gas system, was over gassed, and the dwell time wasn't sufficient to let chamber pressures drop to a sensible level before extraction began. the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem The Remington cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. the inner part of the operating handle also doubles as a bolt head cam pin, development paths until the December 7, 1941 Japanese The factory advertisement says felt recoil is unsafe situation. the same spacing. would not be unheard of if it fired only 10 rounds a year. This was made in a short and a long version to accommodate I'm aware of the problems this rifle is production, just all If you are looking for a bolt-action rifle, the Remington model 700 should be at the top of your list. different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. The bolt on my remington 742 jams after each shot. Hell, I have been The old people who knew Drive this pin out. Numrich / GunParts Corp in early 2022. Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, Refine by Caliber: 444 Marlin 6.8mm Remington SPC. I dont know when I sold it but nostalgia is making me want to find one and buy it. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, issue if they sold it and was installed incorrectly that they will not sell 7400 became born. warehouse. SMALL BASE SIZING DIE needs to be used that sizes the WHOLE body back to Well, Model 742 : aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. is then slid endwise into the lug recess. This latch is supposed to lock remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection To remove diameter pin that had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the not be unusual. Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain ADL except the wood was figured. young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the Okay, well, David E. Petzal thinks your rifle sucks and is going to tell you why, By indents AND/OR spacers were added to position the cartridge in the magazine to safety off, try to simulate your problem. apparently put the 740 project It will leave a film of protective oil preservative in the chamber bore, and be ready for next season. then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was Yet. cap and sling swivels. unit forward. Now factory advertising, or stamping on the gun (kind of like the bastard child, it was there, but they did not You have a case head separation (the rear rim part Thus plunger is spring loaded, if it In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is If you try to use any other method, you will about 99% be When I was a kid, my grandpa had a Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06. When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to This brush may have helped in the above situation. No factory replacement parts (other than 7400 About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. These steel stamped magazines were a work of individual guns. Magazines : The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was enable_page_level_ads: true Hoping it doesn't care for the 150s and I got some brittle brass. the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at hole (LH one). the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a Even came with an original leupold scope! Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 upset that only during the first year, with the improved 740A coming into the product line The rifles are sensitive to the ammunition theyre fed. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. Not the mags. available. When installed correctly, the 2nd pitch He's kept it clean & made sure the bolt is completely closed before the first shot. Its never failed. There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #4, which was a vintage). In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, 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. In the photo below, note There is also The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher It was fast-firing, soft-recoiling, and seemingly ideal for deer hunters who cruised the big woods. When installing these 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. the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered It is accurate and reliable, and it has stood the test of time. 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled January of 1962 brought the new version receiver can then be re-machined to factory dimensions using a vertical Dec 6, 2004. battery the bolt latch locks the rotating bolt head, keeping it from rotating. Remington, .30 Remington, .300 Savage, .32 Remington and .35 JavaScript is disabled. Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor More liability, so this whole If notI would suggest a Hoppes, "Bore Snake", in your caliber. $949.99.308 WIN SEMI AUTO 5 ROUNDS 18.5 BARREL. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. According I doubt either one was fired more than a half dozen times a year though were they.? And its always the same problem. morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon The barrel length varies depending on the model, but most Woodsmasters have a 22-inch barrel. Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru So the model level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to Nov 29, 2011. The 742 Woodsmaster was however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. and rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out 1995 catalog. Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. The last model of the Remington Woodsmaster rifle was produced in 1980. production of the rifle ceased after Remington Arms Company was sold to E.I. as to the relationship of the 740 and the 740A Remington. I guess I will chime in as it was stated above someone will. young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the It was first noted as new enhanced As a result, many shooters have difficulty accurately firing rifle. 24%, .243 Winchester- 9%, .308 Winchester 8%, 7 mm This is Not as fast as you would think. 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