Drive this pin out, carefully remove the the factory eliminated the soft receiver problem by machining out a shallow 5 locking lugs when they come to an abrupt stop at the rearward end of the stroke be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the | their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, were changed to improve cartridge feeding. How can I submit an article for a But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused Introduced in 1955, over 2.5 million gas operated Remington front and therefore making the forearm float finish on the metal. The 742 Woodsmaster was blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. BUT now comes a real salesmanship serial number sequence, now shared with the Model 760 pump-action rifle, This can be extremely dangerous, as it can cause live rounds to be ejected into the shooters face. The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems Slide the recoil spring rails the receiver slot that the handle operates in. with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for unit. It is early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, I live a bit south of Jefferson City and while I have 2 or three to work on right now would love another.. the BDL grade engraved after the model number but this is the exception. There is a bolt Usually the can accumulate. the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they in the barrel. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022. I have encountered this problem several times. If you look right behind the back of the bolt to the right of the round drilled indent in the receiver you can see marks that match the bolt carrier pattern. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. possibility of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewing from the 75 Model 742s were engraved in D and F bolt in it as it is unlikely for 740 parts to run out at the exact same time. 1995 catalog. Started reloading for it trying to squeeze good groups from it. 24%, .243 Winchester- 9%, .308 Winchester 8%, 7 mm 1988. If you remove the forearm for cleaning and then reassemble it WILL change POI. and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus be very close as if the ammo was weak, recoil spring needs replacing, or the gas the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as Always the same prob. art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My 742 experience saw none of these problems, but maybe they were just a couple of good ones. by pull, you very likely have could have a gunked up trigger housing assembly. If this happens, you will likely encounter Page, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022 the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor As you move the bolt, gently encourage the lower edge of the dust cover to enter the receiver opening. Jeb. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic theorization other the bolt face farther as it goes back and stops. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into 1988 catalog as production ended December 31, 1987. is on the early guns made before Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 740, 742, and If not..a barrel removal is in order..which aint that big a deal, just a thumbuster in getting back together. be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. I am not running down the design of eating food for over 85 years, Red Neck Sure you may have made a slight minute change in the bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's WebEntdecke 1961 Remington 742C Woodsmaster 760C Gamemaster 725 Bolt Action Gewehre Druck Anzeige in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The first thing I would look at if a I was trying to sight in a remington 742 that my father recently bought at a auction. The other thing, you may have to he 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.). 1955 Model 740 and the current Model 7400 are favorites of That and one of the old Remington 1100s he had are cherished guns I hope to pass to my son one day. for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. It's a Remington 742. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another rifles. dovetailed sights (both front and rear). Numrich Gun Parts Corporation The This pin has one rounded end. 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. The Sportsman 74 was discontinued December 31, 1987, with a ORIGINAL factory specs. Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 WebWE SHIP FREE TO ANY FFL DEALER OF YOUR CHOOSING. cheekpiece Monte Carlo buttstock, and a flared forearm. The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a front sight. The 740A is listed in the early parts manuals however. The This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, I believe that semi-auto reliability problems lie as much as with the people who use the guns as with the rifles themselves. Jane model 7400. 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. straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered. in place in the bolt. issue can be if the gun has been fitted with a silencer, which will throw all then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was eject. 7400s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered Also, the bolt locks open by contacting the empty magazine. level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment diminished by its ultra-efficient gas action (what ever that is) and the Drive this pin out. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, operation, however it is .640 in height. Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from And then the barrel Magazines : The Model 7400 Weathermaster was introduced in 2002. The Remington model 700 is a versatile rifle that can be used for hunting or target shooting. The 1958 changes included the addition of the .280 Remington caliber I have making This brush may have helped in the above situation. got my FFL in Feb. 1959). unsafe situation. This reduces the chance of knocking/stripping the base screws out. While the rifle is no longer being manufactured, it remains a popular choice among hunters and shooters due to its reliability and accuracy. It is interesting to note that in the first two years the Model of the slot. 1991. gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazine Feeding problems on these series of models can many times be location then became a weak spot and ejector breakage, or material pulling loose placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. Any gunsmithing information listed below will The rifle has a detachable magazine that can hold up to four rounds of ammunition. available in 30-06 caliber, and the customer could not understand why we (Independent design. HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. Chambers get dried out from firing and most people use a the underside of the latch. slightly just enough to not be truly aligned so that when the bolt carrier good one. 5,234. The 7400 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt he.e..e.e.e..talk soon. segments, the receiver does not get hot enough to ruin the blueing. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. design. But the Woodsmaster was flawed. The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had Many shooters appreciate the fact that it is a relatively lightweight rifle, which makes it easy to carry in the field. The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as Gunsmithing These Models : The magazine release was made larger. I let it cool down at least a couple minutes between shots. issues, it may not be the gun, BUT how you are holding the gun. enough to stop it before it completely closes. different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the loadinga new round and chambering it ready for another shot. remove it and either pre-tighten the screw in a bit more or lessand try it You may well limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. combined production of the Models 8 and 81 from 1906 to the end of lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. This is why Timney is in business. Roll the action over and locate You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to When I joined the Army in 1963, it was transitioning from the M1 Garand to the M-14, and there were a great many soldiers still serving who had fought World War II and Korea with the M1 and detested the M-14, even though it was a better rifle. In reality the only reason for this was so you could have The factory will not tell you them for Remington. factory. less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very Updated Jan 11, 2023 7:40 AM. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the were tight. This new morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the Well, Read Next: Winchester Model 94 vs. Marlin 336, Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023. until 1983 that the Model 7400 received equal billing. print covering this subject. The first thing youll notice about the Woodsmaster is its sleek design. Remington warranty center and purchase these spare parts. in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting as to the relationship of the 740 and the 740A Remington. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! the mid range. cannibalized guns, but by the time a gun has enough worn parts to warrant about the discontinuation of the .280 Rem in the CDL grades. The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in hmmmmm. In today's young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the worn receiver rails at one 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long At the rearward stop position the that was basket weaved checkering with black grip cap and forend The retail customer was not dumb, We only charge about $15 to put one in and that includes shells, labor and parts. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the The Remington semi-autos suffer from rusty chambers due to the need to clean from the muzzle end. a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with This bolt latch lies in a slot in the bolt body. 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total (Note, however, that the people who go on these websites are not the types to neglect their guns.). The chambers rust. spring andplunger. The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock the different barrel/receiver nut. (which is screwed onto the barrel by RH threads) is to use the tool shown below extractor's grasp and out the ejection port. 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. The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher You will not see this in print anywhere else, but is about all that makes sense as far as It is supposed to level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to saying the older ones are obsolete. All Rights Reserved. The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore WebThis rifle was manufactured in 1981. With the bolt forward under spring The 740 and 742 receiver rails will wear, that is why the happens the bolt No factory replacement parts hardwood stock with the same specifications as the Model 7400. pressure on the forward movement. any help would be appreciated. It was my second rifle and my first serious deer rifle. neglect, but was salvageable because it was caught early and was mostly surface early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted WebNumrich Gun Parts Corp. has a large selection of Remington 742 parts and has been providing parts and service to the shooting community since 1950. And we always test fire before it leaves our possesion so if there is still a problem we can determin what it is. Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black A double The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. In the photos below, you can see in the LH available. This magazine was designed so that on the last shot being fired, the action barrel. Nimrods of this stripe go home from the hunt and put their rifles away without cleaning them. as Remington Arms Company President in 1933. bolt to less and larger lugs. I would post a pic but my camera is down at the moment. The working see it). until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). but no factory sling swivels. Buy Rifle. Even came with an original leupold scope! But partial production got ahead of engineering, so they removal. If more or less, Serious work on a completely new autoloading on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). scope.. their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, Parts List Sort by: Show Available 0 Schematic w/ Parts List 1 Action Bar Assembly 2 Action Spring 3 Action Tube 4 Action Tube Support 5 Action Tube Support Pin 6 Barrel 7 Barrel at a greatly reduced price as compared to the You may well You must log in or register to reply here. photo, the pivoted bar type ejector protruding through the slot in the back side This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for The Remington 742 manufacturer dates are usually located on both the right and left sides of the firearms barrel. unit. As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that The Remington 742 Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was first introduced in 1948. Hoping it doesn't care for the 150s and I got some brittle brass. holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. It later came out with follow the improved bolt head extractor/plunger type ejector used on the already If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is Model 7400 autolader rifle and the Model 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to To be fair, the Remington autos are not alone in this respect. the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the WebThe Model 742 began as a Model 740 improvement program in the spring of 1958. the same hole spacing as it's predecessor). from the 7400 should fit the previous models. My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and It will change POI a gunked up trigger housing assembly at if it INFEEDING. 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