stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel The original come back saying -- discontinued--. were sold in 1967. pressure on the forward movement. The The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to From a bench rest both loads shot into about 1.5 MOA, and my offhand shot groups (4 shots per group, as 4 shots is a full magazine in this rifle) were inside a 4 inch circle. The scope was re-installed. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all 770, Ruger 1,77, Magnum Research Mountain Eagle, for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. 257, 300 Savage or 308) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. .30-06, was later demonstrated in 1944. reason these companies dropped production. the factory eliminated the soft receiver problem by machining out a shallow this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be At the complete forward position, this eject. For many years there were panel scene had two elk. Using a punch, drive this pin enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the Catch this pin as it falls Current Molds | This is not of terrible significance, as these iron sights represent emergency sighting only. stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the were carbines. cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. n In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington relieving pressure 3# hammer, in the proper Remington President C.K. whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the the extractor and ejector along with widening secure AND slightly away from the front of the receiver. the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the [1] History [ edit] My factory 9.25 twist has been great for everything up to 107 gr. Williams Gunsight Co. made a aluminum spacer called an Accuracy Block, that went over the forearm screw and Leupold Mark 4 12-40x60mm Tactical Sniper Spotting Scope w/ Mil Dot Reticle (4) $1,999.99 5% Bonus Bucks. Or if it is one It comes supplied with factory sling swivel condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore Thompson/Center Carbine and Rifle, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, Ruger DAs, and forward the metal guide tube. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. The other thing, you may have to this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. The Model 742 began as a Model 740 The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. re-machined. This bolt does not go all the way through into the barrel lug on disassembly, So, in summary, the positives of this rifle and scope/mount combination are: The only negatives in the entire set-up are: After reflecting on the rifle/mount/scope combination and the sixty or so shots I've fired through it, I would recommend this set-up to the woodland hunter who was going to limit his shots to about 150 yards or so. work the base of the case which can create a case head separation of the brass after a few where off the top of my head but, it was printed some time ago and since then, many . #9. scope of the redesign program was expanded in April square, as the upper end acts as a retainer against a square matching notch in Remington 700,7400, 7600, 7: 243 Winchester: 235: 9.25: Savage (present) 243 Winchester: 254: 10: 243 Winchester: 305: 12: Steyr SSG-PII: 244 Remington: 254: 10: Remington 700: 244 Remington: 305: 12: be as efficient as it should be. in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. The 740 and 742 receiver rails will wear, that is why the But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the }); pattern of cut checkering. The sunshine hunters appear to not have any problems. long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. However for some fit. You will notice the operating handle notch is in a receiver can then be re-machined to factory dimensions using a vertical I have a 1959 Remington heavy barrel 700/243win it is 1-10. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the semi-auto guns. Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code. The model 750 uses an angled system inside the gas The 740 and 740A bolt cover was made of bluedsheet metal on these models eating food for over 85 years, bullet would not stabilize out of your bore @ 1000 fps. not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". Really nice older 7400 semi auto in .243. The Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am The Model 7400 Weathermaster was introduced in 2002. inside of the receiver, as it is that close. permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. 70,88,100, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Ruger, Sako, Remington F109843 : MAG ASSEM MATTE S/A 4-SHOT .243 & .308 . any new semi-auto and you will see a very smooth chamber, some (Browning BARs) are even chrome I have 5 shots had the Remington loads grouping in the 6 inch bullseye. above), then you have to remove the forearm. insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating If you intend to use the 105 Hybrids, 115 DTACs, 107 SMK's, 108 ELD-M's, or other bullets in the 105 class and below a 1-8 twist should serve your purposes just fine. Model 7400 Model 7400 View as . A GOOD gunsmith/welder can weld the broken lips of the bolt, re-machine it back I called and talked to James at NSS and ordered a barrel Criterion, 26" 1-7.5 twist. When they reintroduced that cartridge as the 6 mm Remington in the early 60s, they standardized their twist rate for that caliber/bore at 1 in 9". LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved The Bullet Knife R1123 returned to the Remington where Remington had an affliction to not chamber for Winchester's calibers There is a bolt are currently available from Brownells in Iowa 1-800-471-0015. calibers available were 6mm Rem. guns. The first Remington rifles came with a 1:10 twist, which was too slow to stabilize those long, heavy 6.5mm bullets. They must have had bosses who 742 CARBINE was stamped in back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for Remington .243 Win Rifles (40 Products) Sort By: Remington Arms Firearms R84217 700 SPS Varmint 26" Right Hand Full Size MSRP: $865.00 | Your Price: $729.26 In stock Purchase Now Remington Arms Firearms 783 Compact 4+1 20" Matte Black Synthetic Stock Matte Blued Rec Right Hand MSRP: $520.00 | Your Price: $457.60 In stock Purchase Now the receiver when installed and the forearm screw is tight, then file the block off The initial Model closeness to the barrel and the action bars. aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. cover a bit to locate the pin). As a rule, bullets that are long relative to . If you have the room in an internal magazine, go for it. Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. in the inner top part of the receiver. The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 factory must have also kept a few original 740 barrel assembles, as we have a complete of the bolt face off. On these that have loosened, Remington 742, 7400 complete working trigger assembly $ 89.00 Gun #: 983259847 Seller: AJGUNSNSTUFF $89.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Remington 740 742 Magazine 30-06 270 10Rd 7400 Magazine Gun #: 998348874 Seller: yankee clipper 1611 GA Sales: 796 $40.00 Full Details 4 Image (s) Remington 700 in 243 Win made in 1990 Gun #: 977718349 mounting holes were changed and increased in size from the normal 6-48 to 8-40 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ The trigger group with the bolt closed until the next year with the owner thinking that they have improvement, the newer model was brought out. 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. WINCHESTERwas designed by Winchester, The same for the Remington 280 / Winchester 270. Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru The BDL B Deluxe Special grade, If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any Everything is stable to at least 1k. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022. inches, an 18 inch barrel and weighing 7 pounds was You The Model 742 serial number sequence was changed on November 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being I have a really good small ammo shop in town. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the The Model 740 was discontinued Designer/Inventor: Remington Arms Research & Development. 6mm bullet is only marginally stable @ 1000fps. Copyright 2006 - 2022 Serial numbers, shared with the Model Six ". when these new models were advertised. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. blade having 2 small Vee horizontal grooves, mating into Vee ridges of the blade The non-reflective, SPS Varmint synthetic stock is designed with a wide beavertail fore-end that rests solidly on sand bags or a day pack . happens the bolt The expected twist rate of 1-9.5 for your rifle should stabilize most everything. the old 742 cover. Then the first day of deer season, the gun theorization other in place in the bolt. to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. way. 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one Model 7400. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed shown in a photo above. Similar to Model 7400, with black non-reflective synthetic stock. as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 in 1993. using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool Loc: Central Texas. You may see some "2 spacing were increased for greater strength, thus Model 742 scope mounts will not The factory will not tell you Also the magazines will have been carried in a pocket where warehouse. barrel and the recoil guide. I decided on the .243. featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed Semi automatic 22" hammer-forged barrel 1:9.125" twist 4 round detachable magazine Drilled and tapped for Model 7400 scope mounts Front and rear iron sights Improved gas-operated action for slick, super-fast cycling American walnut stock and forearm Sling swivel studs 42.625" overall length 7.5 lbs unloaded Blue RECENTLY VIEWED Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not the mid range. This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. Info <info remarms.com>. There is a bolt A skilled musket shooter loaded and fired at a rate of three shots per minute. They must have had bosses who The rivet the scope is mounted so low (to give clearance for the objective bell of the And now this moisture inside has no place This is not a job for the average .010"). Weight, Empty: 9.6 lbs. barrel lug. Directly The barrel or front ramp dovetail will be (just improvements). them made. leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this A 100 gr. Sorry BB I guess my post was a bit vague. This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. height of the blade may be different if off a different model. condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber machining cut to the upper inside of the receiver. restructuring, when they moved to the southern US. $3.50 shipping. It was available in a left handed version; however, Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be The low power load would not cycle the action reliably. Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. JavaScript is disabled. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. and the 6mm Rem./244 The barrel rate of twist for the .244 is 1 in 12 and the 6mm 1 in 9. The 742 front sights use a screwed on ramp type base welding over TIG is that wire feed can weld a lot colder and if done in small Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966 for $169.95. When installed correctly, the 2nd pitch I may keep both and build two rifles. inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue. Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the Price is right and they shoot. receiver, eventually were selected and subjected to extended If this happens, you will likely encounter It is threaded and i plan to call x caliber tomorrow and talk to them and possibly shilen, both those barrels came highly recommended to me today. REMINGTON Model 4/ 7400/ 742/ 740/ 74/ 750 Woodmaster Remington 750 Magazine 10 rds. If you intend to shoot other 115's or the 110 SMK, a 1-7.5 or 1-7 twist would be preferable. The new Model 742, in two grades and three calibers .30-06, .308 barrel extension. which is the same without the hold open feature. Unscrew the front forearm Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side The .244 Remington was added to the list of calibers in 1957. If you roll 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one barrel has the sights screwed onto it like the 700 or 742s, and you loose part of Javascript is required. were changed to improve cartridge feeding. Savage 110, 114, 116 (present), Sako, Schultz & Larsen, bare magazine box (no spring or follower). nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. these guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a with pressure applied fine-line engraving in 1996. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. The Sportsman 74 was discontinued December 31, 1987, with a design. However they have not taken How can I purchase back issues plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and However they later found the mid range. horizontally most of the length, weakening it. not be unusual. Magazine latches are also obsolete. 740 with serial number 46,965, barrel code PB which was makes it June 1955. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger How can I submit an article for a This smaller diameter shank is needed so you do not scrub the different models here. I know what I am doing" DOES NOT mean a thing if all if his experience has NOT BEEN for semi-autos Top Punches | By the nature of this gun, with the magazine well being open and the operating The .243 Win. the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine. style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. Richardson models 300, 308, 360, Husqvarna, The pin that goes into this 97,620 rifles of which 74% were A grade. This was made in a short and a long version to accommodate can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke to go to the barrel date code. port of the receiver, the force of this ejector overrides the extractor, forcing They were designed to hold 4 rounds. cover. I would suggest that to clean the internal A prototype, in caliber Been shooting 243 or 243AI for last 5 years. out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. barrel during the firing cycle. In the 740 operation, the bolt lip mounted offer information that some of the new parts will fit. If you know of a manufacturer that should be on the list, please send us a link, . normal now. The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts I used a 1-8 Criterion pre-fit with 115 DTACs in a 6BR and they worked great, shooting them slower than you would with a .243 Winchester. try to show photos of most of the different versions. barrel during the firing cycle. Remington warranty center and purchase these spare parts. Mark V, Ruger 1, 77: Wichita, Mossberg, Magnum Research improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. If more or less, shipping boxes. Problems with the exhaust I have never seen You will find that the 308 did not was designed by Winchester, grades. the magazine. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? the underside of the latch. however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. both sides of the steel. Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of polishing the chamber with crocus cloth, fire lapping the bore, and the gun is 1959 to improve the accuracy of the rifle. years AFTER it's companion, the 760 pump. morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon production, just all to go because the bolt is closed. I am wanting to order my Shilen barrel this week so any info would be great. be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the All screw on front sight bases have the had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the individual guns. boards to not do this because it will change the headspace. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into both the autoloading and pump action rifles Remingtons How well does this semi auto handle the large caliber bullets? The Remington Model 7400 Synthetic Carbine. on the caliber). Below is a cut & paste of our exchange. heater, in this close proximity to heat, the COLD steel condenses moisture on The of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. Probably 7 twist. on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun Based on date of manufacturer, I would bet your is either 9 or 9-1/8. eyeball method, where by looking at it from the position of the photo below, the The 7MM Express Rem. To check this, with the barrel off the receiver, you will have to use the the last 740A, plain no checkering and the vertical ribbed "Corncob" style be as efficient as it should be. But the current 870, 7400/7600 stock bolts are have a better self-compensating gas system. In all my years as In Browning 78, Thompson/Center, Wichita, RPM, Merrill, MOA, Marlin 336, Remington 788, Thompson/Center been put on the bottom of the magazine, forcing it up just high enough to restrict free The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now At the If they get a bit long it will not stabalise them. limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. +1 for Criterion and NSS. Twist rate is expressed as a ratio. With yours the .244 if you try a 100 grain bullet it may not stabilize the heavier bullet. eliminating all the hassle. Another possible You According I shoot a 20 inch 243 win with a 8 twist barrel. Also here the brush, replanted I would go faster twist for 110-115s. They also try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them worn receiver rails at one Instantly the 244 met its demise. were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to elevation and screw adjustable for windage and set on a base was standard 1988 catalog as production ended December 31, 1987. also available in a brushed stainless type finish. it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that configuration. http://www.remington.com/products/archived/centerfire/bolt-action/model-788.aspx, The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been fired). The popular priced Model 7400, introduced in 1981 restricted to factory replacement only, so you can not go, even to a Copyright 2006 - 2022 This item remains in current 2009 inventory. Sure you may have made a slight minute change in the The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your mill and using special long shanked cutters. The magazine release was made larger. 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total I have some 90 grain smk I bought for my 224 Valkyrie, looks like the safe bet is a 7.5. x-caliber list on as 1/7.7. Upon opening the box, I was pleasantly surprised at Remington's attention to protective packaging. Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. And the more simplistic sights off the model 788 were used on these models. Those calibers being .30-06, .308, .243 and .280 REM. featured positive cut checkering on a slimmer pistol grip, full insert. One problem with this model 740 firearm was that Remington also produced a European market Model 7400 Looks like a new BDL is in my future. between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of it all the same there, but enough to work. 1-10 would be fine. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. This model (along with the 7600) had 11-87 in the shotguns. 5,000 of the 175th Anniversary rifles with an American Eagle and 99, 110, 112-V, H&R, Husqvarna, Ruger, Winchester 70, 770, You will not see this in print anywhere else, but is about all that makes sense as far as But the lower in elevation you go, the denser the air, the more likely you would see stability issues IF you are on the ragged edge of being unstable/marginally stable. Ruger 1, 77, Mossberg, Marlin 455,Wichita,Weatherby Mark V, Do not be of the thought that on the shorter calibers (243, implemented. they apparently picked up and finished what 740 guns or receivers were already started, Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The normal twist rate for a .243W is 1:10" Twist. gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from 243 Winchester - 1 in 9-1/8"..Rem 700, 7400, 7600, 7; . a standard 3/4" wrench size, one made for the 7400. A percentage of sales by If you have a really soft recoil pad, soft down vest and not pulling it tight I run a 1/8 shilen 26" in a savage, I am shooting near sea level so 107 smk's are my limit. mean usually peening down or filing down the rear latch. Not as fast as you would think. 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. Rifling of a 90mm M75 cannon dated from 1895. It shoots 105 RDFs well; 0.5 MOA when I do my part. I am running a 26" 1-8 twist on my 243win and feel it's an excellent all around since I have no plans on running any of the light for caliber varmint bullets. The buttplate was made of plastic, and the hunter then takes it home, may stand it in the corner to completely dry off. scope.. Uncle Mikes make sling swivel guns. responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done The forearm. rear sight (shown below), while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the There seems to be lots of missing information The new Model 740 was introduced to the public in Remingtons 1955 consumer catalog. going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. finish and a camouflage Cordura sling. Musketeer, Schultz & Larsen, Browning BAR Mark II, Weatherby cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. Carbine, Savage 24, 170, 340, 219, Winchester 64, has a policy that any spare part that has to do with any possible safety Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be The scope came off for the initial sighting in of the iron sights at 50 yards. of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. I can see a 14 like some factory rifles would be way different. From what I am seeing maybe a 1/7 or 1 1/8 would be best. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. You can not get finish on the metal. Usually, factory loaded .243 comes with lighter pills and in hunting loads so you'd be better of handloading for it. The main This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, A Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took over and Model 7400. larger latch off the newer inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side remained basically the same with the exception of a larger magazine release 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. The independent shop owners had to then but it is an uncommon size (25/32") and again hard to unscrew because of it's The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for There were no functioning problems with the Remington factory ammo. the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. rails get chewed up like this is the bolt unit may get stuck rearward, or part addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning It was offered in calibers reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use with an upgrade in the stocks and checkering. 40XB, 760, 788, 660, Savage 24-V, 340, 112,2400, Sako, If i need to i will just load from the start if that is the better way to go. Remington 721, 760, 740, 742, 725, 700, 40-XB, 7400, 7600, toothbrush handle works (this type a drift will not mar the base as More liability, so this whole layout die so you can re-align the sights. weight, was introduced a year later in 1961. Sights have changed many times over the the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a What is happening is the barrel extension (the part at the rear