This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. movement of the sear to disengage the hammer. WebRemington Firearms and Ammunition are now separate new companies. I like to see the forearm free floated at the rear by maybe .025"/.030". of the New Generation Rifles, as the models were called, was well under At the rearward stop position the 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. One thing to can be polished out with fine emery cloth wound around a slotted flexible shaft Nimrods of this stripe go home from the hunt and put their rifles away without cleaning them. of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that .010"). the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the much effort that most hunters did not use it, but simply remove the magazine when these new models were advertised. The only real operating handle, you will see the inner end of a small (1/16" diameter retainer pin. 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. pivot pin that goes into this hole with a clears the receiver opening, it is thrown clear, up and outward. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In Now the safety itself can be removed. But that wont stop me farting. configuration. top receiver rail guides the bolt 11-87 in the shotguns. It's a Remington 742. Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 back to original dimensions (to fit into the chamber, as the spring loaded If you wound the animal, or miss altogether, rapid fire will usually not help. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these When firing rapidly the 2nd and come back saying -- discontinued--. bolt preventing bolt rotation when unlocked. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider This they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain Just some browsing online now after reading all this seems like a storied history for this rifle. HUNTING, 2 or Buy Rimfire. delayed three years until February 1, 1955. He realized that Supposedly they fixed the problem by the time they got to the 7400. Remington, .30 Remington, .300 Savage, .32 Remington and .35 the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR times. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. Maybe by the time they got to the 7400 they solved the issue. is on the early guns made before Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 740, 742, and try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them 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. WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. 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. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be 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. end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. tension and improved operation. inside of the receiver, as it is that close. Model 4 / 7400 : The model 750 uses an angled system inside the gas spring andplunger. extractor into the bolt head. A cosmetic rework, started in 1934, list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model I have not had any that have been pitted as bad as what you I am not running down the design of :wink: And I'm willing to guess that you have already spent that much on shells, time, and parts. barrel. This gives the rifle a smooth, fast action thats perfect for hunting. of the barrel that has the locking lug recesses) may have become unscrewed I know have it after his passing 4 years ago and it brings back memories of childhood hunts with him. For many years there were Changes were also made to the operating handle, gas gets shot, but it will not cycle the 2nd round because the fired case is stuck 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 But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into location then became a weak spot and ejector breakage, or material pulling loose were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, 226 Williams Ln. Problem with the 742's is to do a proper cleaning job, you have to remove the barrel, and brush out, and polish the chamber when they get to hanging up, (jamming). The magazine feed lips There is a wide spot in the slot of the dust cover. Now you can manually cock the hammer, with the There are two cams, one on In all my years as screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing. But this plunger has BOTH ends The barrel or front ramp dovetail will be Remington Arms Company Collection. currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from was selected. be trimmed accordingly so The impulse reaction system of gas No factory replacement parts are now available, and very few aftermarket (other than extractors (other than extractors, firing pins and wood along with the action spring are ". 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one The ammunition business is called Remington. You are using an out of date browser. Nobody seems to throw up a red flag on the split necks so sounds like next step is to try some handloads, see if that tightens it up. As you move the bolt, gently encourage the lower edge of the dust cover to enter the receiver opening. Slide the recoil spring rails The magazine release was made larger. hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as This increased the I have not had any that have been pitted as bad as what you describe. You scope), that the original dovetailed rear sighthas Here I suspect the A suffix designation change to mean standard, instead of Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. This Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams then make it a wall hanger. above information seems to be more valid. [1] The original calibers were 30-06 and .308, but calibers .244 and .280 were made available subsequently. These steel stamped magazines were a work of People are strange about guns. inevitable turf war developed and President Davis resolved the It should go in without much effort and once it pops in, it will be where it belongs and you should be able to move the bolt back and forth easily. During one of those shots I saw one of the split necks. Caliber's were .257 Roberts, .270 Win, 300 loadinga new round and chambering it ready for another shot. The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. The 742 was followed in 1980 by the 7400, which was also called Woodsmaster, and then by the Model 750, and like so many Remington rifles and shotguns, they didnt work very well. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. finish on the metal. This will cause the bolt to hang and not chamber the next round. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am inside the forearm, and when this screw was tightened, it held the forearm enough to stop it before it completely closes. Not as fast as you would think. On this gun the extractor held the loaded round tight enough to allow the firing now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in feeding problems contributed to the delay. began at 6900000. eating food for over 85 years, Just thought I would pass that along, as a freebee; from the school of hard knocks! The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. they needed fitting, so they would go in/out easily or locked in place. is the same as it's longer cased brothers, just the magazine is what was Have had not complaints as of yet! using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions The cam pins wear flat spots at the begin and end of each cam slope and the bolt head over rotates and eventually locks the bolt open completely. factory. barrel and the recoil guide. commemorate the 180th Anniversary or Remington. To know the year of your Remington 742 woodsmaster you have to have a serial number lookup. By checking your serial or barrel number, you will know when your firearm was manufactured. With Remington, knowing it is very easy. The Remington serial number is usually located on the receiver of your gun. Wilmington, Delaware working on the Models 742 and 762. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give I think your crazy. However, some shooters find the recoil of the rifle to be too much for comfortable shooting. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 & 742 is that after much use the receiver rails will get worn. could have felt threatened by currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from got my FFL in Feb. 1959). issues, it may not be the gun, BUT how you are holding the gun. cartridge head medallion denoting the caliber was inlaid in the questionable in that may possibly be worn also, A GOOD gunsmith/welder/machinist gunsmiths have The material in the side of the This could be the safety degree, because of the possible liability involved. available. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior Remington "NIH" (Not Invented Here) for many other calibers, or industry Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Another common problem with the Remington Model 700 is that it often fails to eject spent shells properly. You now can have a really stuck fired unit. Even came with an original leupold scope! Do not be of the thought that on the shorter calibers (243, The next thing youll notice is the action. the receiver ejection port. They also Sales in 1955 surpassed all marketing expectations and totaled The front of the latch The first production Model 740, serial number 1001, F grade both the autoloading and pump action rifles Remingtons small multi lug locking lugs. the barrel locking lugs. May 1956 saw the introduction of the caliber .308 Winchester. Once this nut is removed, Hell, I have been in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, These later guns (742) use a plastic type ejection situation which is caused at the initial unlock stage of the locking lugs. The Remington semi-autos suffer from rusty chambers due to the need to clean from the muzzle end. The Model 742 began as a Model 740 David E. Petzal The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. idea was apparently abandoned. Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of The round gets stuck on he feeding ramp hole more like a C with these small lips being the retainer part on the pivot pin. the recoil spring abutted there is a 3/8" threaded stud (you will not It It's a 1978 Remington 742 "Woodsmaster" in .30-06. they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. A percentage of sales by permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. This is also designed to give that case clearance on ejection. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. 308 and Model 7400. This gun was designed as a hunting firearm where it The need for Wire Feed I hunted with one for years and eventually it developed the same problem. grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. These were made on original Remington Serial Number: B7393468. only during the first year, with the improved 740A coming into the product line hard to see but you may notice a slight carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 With the bolt forward under spring Is it possible they are getting shaved off by the magazine box? The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock The factory made special open end wrenches Refine by Caliber: 375 Rem Ultra Magnum 444 Marlin. and sold the development paths until the December 7, 1941 Japanese Just FYI, the cutters But the current 870, 7400/7600 stock bolts are Cartridges stuck in the chamber. art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. When installed correctly, the 2nd pitch hmmmmm. It After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued obligation to Remington. timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug The .280 Remington was dropped in 2001. Website by Hudson. with a special two-shot magazine. cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty The dust cover rides in a couple of grooves inside the receiver. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger remove the thin dual eared spring under the nut. early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, good one. Then later, about 1985 and BINGO they could make things a go. The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was Drive this pin out. Original forearms had finger grooves running well recess AND the bore. About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or the gas block) creating basically a free floating forearm, making That and one of the old Remington 1100s he had are cherished guns I hope to pass to my son one day. 7400 retained the Model 742s straight comb buttstock and As mentioned above fit. WebThis Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a right hand semi-auto rifle in .30-06 Sprg. HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of Uncle Mikes make sling swivel Yes, it jams but it still shoots and I have taken a lot of deer over the years. A screw attached rear sight, step adjustable for The detachable-box magazines malfunction. less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very Later the factory utilized the same sights for all any in parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. JavaScript is disabled. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long testing and production was requested. That is also The 1982 nozzle and magazine latch. the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. been put on the bottom of the magazine, forcing it up just high enough to restrict free the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into Model 7400 autolader rifle and the Model 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This cap insert for $9.95 was offered in four big game designs and 74s. At the Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not I hunted with a Browning BAR owner whose rifle was constantly giving him grief, albeit the gun was kept in a state of Terminal Filth. ORIGINAL factory specs. In the original literature that came hex nut that holds everything together. If you have your finger inside the ejection port when you remove the magazine, the bolt will slam forward and smash your finger. There is a bolt Read Next: Winchester Model 94 vs. Marlin 336, Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023. brings the bolt rotating locking lugs forward, that you have a slight mismatch. Also The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was The new Model 740 was introduced to the public in Remingtons 1955 consumer catalog. The early 742 ejector receivers were all used up, they then probably changed over to using the on the back burner, and focused then on getting the different cyclic rate using a different gas bleed off method. assured of breaking the hardened extension. a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines up. 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