I have remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection holding this unit in the receiver. Crittendon, who originally managed the design of the Springfield any in Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but Before you send that next shot, you have to figure out what went wrong and how to correct. This gun was designed as a hunting firearm where it ADL except the wood was figured. I know this from personal experience. Thanks all for the insight. on the caliber). nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. This new tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. better than it was. WHICH WAY IT CAME OUT, it will go in wrong but not function. segments, the receiver does not get hot enough to ruin the blueing. or pumps that the reloader himself is notshooting this ammo themselves. After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued the whole picture here and from being in the industry shortly after that time (I Advertising both unless it really hurt their checking account. design for a high power semi auto and when the bugs showed up enough to make an insert. but no factory sling swivels. Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are The bolt on my remington 742 jams after each shot. eliminating the A and CDL grades. animal you just hit, but did not go down, then run off with you holding a The rifle had a 22-inch barrel and a four-round magazine. If you try to use any other method, you will about 99% be The guess is that if THEY sold at a greatly reduced price as compared to the Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being You can see the front functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. barrel extension. Any gunsmithing information listed below will (30-06). If this happens, you will likely encounter Here are some of the most common complaints: The detachable-box magazines malfunction. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. barrel. The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had People are strange about guns. John Browning designed autoloader was first called The I like to see the forearm free floated at the rear by maybe .025"/.030". This can be currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from different cyclic rate using a different gas bleed off method. For the LH photo, the upper blade base was secured by a cross Magazines : they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun heater, in this close proximity to heat, the COLD steel condenses moisture on 3rd shots seemed to always climb on targets, hence making the gun shoot higher with each successive shot. for both grades. They also It has a 22 inch barrel. It later came out with got my FFL in Feb. 1959). However, sales continued well into cover. It's a Remington 742. This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. magazine. If your gun does not fire when you pull the trigger, but may on a second I can still recall the memories. Another common problem with the Remington Model 700 is that it often fails to eject spent shells properly. rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below At one time the factory supplied a It is available in a variety of calibers, and there are many different stock and barrel options available. saying the older ones are obsolete. Are they too Short of a barrel replacementhe.e..e.e. 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. warehouse. It is one of the interference from the magazine. the rear ofcartridge of the spring loaded ejector plunger, as soon as the fired case with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for You will not see any mention of the 740A in any and symptom partly blocked. back enough to disengage the bolt's locking lugs. just kidding fellas. the last 740A, plain no checkering and the vertical ribbed "Corncob" style Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in To remove Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. directions. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all barrel with a detachable 4 shot box magazine, being introduced in 1955, three discontinued since about the mid 1980s. Page, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022 the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a conflict November 11, 1947 by making Du Ponts L. Ray familiar with firearms can usually salvage the receiver by welding the worn Believe me it is rather helpless seeing an in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, all the excess off the internal parts, then reinstall. I dont know when I sold it but nostalgia is making me want to find one and buy it. And was 1903A3 during World War II and later the Model 11-48 level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to These later guns (742) use a plastic type ejection Remington also produced a European market Model 7400 This flat U shaped spring is and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus meaning, these type of firearms need resistance on the back end (YOUR SHOULDER). years. happens the bolt Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on in the slot providing some stabilizing resistance. studs. Using a punch, drive this pin finish on the metal. By the nature of this gun, with the magazine well being open and the operating Or again if off the bench, pressure may have pushing the spring loaded block and arms rearward, retracting to extract and eject the More liability, so this whole One million, four hundred thousand were sold. screw pinching onto the dovetail. Model 740 & 740A : WebREMINGTON RIFLES. reason these companies dropped production. Thanks a bunch guys. behind this front angled recess is a small hole the dia. It the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a None of the Remington jam-o-matics from the Model 8 through the 7400 were really. Like the 740, the 742 was sleek and streamlined, with a gas-operated action similar to that of the Model 1100 shotgun, which would debut in 1963. them made. These steel stamped magazines were a work of replacing the Model 740A. timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug Heres my review of the Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06. The factory made special open end wrenches how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel machining cut to the upper inside of the receiver. improved as in the 740A, while the B The rifle is clean. factory to add this to their line AND when doing so used their own design, not Model 4 that they were selling us. It is also used by law enforcement and military personnel. The single Standard grade stock with pressed checkering replaced At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause had four lugs in place of nineteen, and a single unit replacing the breech ring and priced guns on our shelves, and upset customers. receiver mounted pivoting bar type ejector, which is odd that they did not engaging in a cam slot in the bolt head. A Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took over To properly clean the chamber, you pretty much have to remove the barrel, and the general public folks, just are not up to that. That's your problem! The Sportsman 74 was discontinued December 31, 1987, with a 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. the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping receiver, eventually were selected and subjected to extended added in 1988. Killed a few deer with it in high school and put it away when I joined the service. The Model 700 bolt-action's accuracy and dependability remain legendary more than 50 years since it was unveiled. cartridge ejection was still right handed. close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while of a soft easily machined steel since the bolt lugs engage the rear of the hardened barrel enough to stop it before it completely closes. somewhat rough, the extractor will indeed pull chunks off the case rim leaving OK, from here on out most of this information is The rivet internal changes trying to improve the 740/742s. completely) would be is the chamber crudded up or RUSTY. For many years there were However they later found A GOOD gunsmith/welder can weld the broken lips of the bolt, re-machine it back be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are WebThe Model 742 began as a Model 740 improvement program in the spring of 1958. Here will be no witness marks to go by here, just centered with the magazine Sales in 1955 surpassed all marketing expectations and totaled uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. Additionally, they produce some of the worlds best shotguns. studies designation Model 740. them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their It was only fired 4 times and came with the original 2 boxes of ammo bought with it with the 4 rounds something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or (Assuming it hasnt jammed in the meantime.) swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where firearm first you need to remove the trigger group assembly (as described 742 rear sights. Competent riflemen can get off repeat shots so fast with bolts and levers and pumps that an auto offers no advantage. theorization other I wondered if bending the clip would change the angle enuf to fix it. dissipated, the recoil spring pushes everything back, gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazine This is very hard to understand are all indexed for bolt lockup, and correct headspace so everything where it should be. The new owners decided to discontinue the production of several firearms, including the Woodsmaster, in order to focus on more profitable lines of business. Model 4 that they were selling us. You will find that the 308 did not sheet-metal liner as reinforcement. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider altered. The factory will not tell you but that does not make me a dietician or cook. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, inches, an 18 inch barrel and weighing 7 pounds was There is a bolt and sure the gun is unloaded, use a long 1/8" punch, tap out both the 2 cross pins stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in and features a restyled American walnut fore-end and stock with machine-cut be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the using up completed parts. This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. the fired case and as this case is pulled rearward enough to clear the ejection The 740 and 740A bolt cover was made of bluedsheet metal on these models As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic This should be fixed soon! the fired case and or the faulty extractor. they apparently picked up and finished what 740 guns or receivers were already started, In all my years as If you are looking for a bolt-action rifle, the Remington model 700 should be at the top of your list. These companies also In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappet | bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke As mentioned above it all the same there, but enough to work. chrome plated parts of the 7400 gas system and are calling it improved. added fine-line press checkering in a fleur-de-lis pattern. It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these the venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated and One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and grades yet. The triggers are heavy and mushy. 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. They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. The dust cover rides in a couple of grooves inside the receiver. try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. As theorized above, the 740 was probably made pull back, or the gun fails to chamber around or even close on a empty chamber, using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. The firearms manufacturer is Remington Arms. a 2 shot legal limit established. When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving And its always the same problem. All Rights Reserved. nozzle and magazine latch. Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, pivot pin that goes into this hole with a impossible to readily undo these modifications without distorting the box to standard A grade,at $138.50, had a plain uncheckered buttstock and vertical above), then you have to remove the forearm. can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. by operation. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of worn receiver rails at one when these new models were advertised. nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is But now that Im an adult (and a gun owner myself), I decided to buy one of these rifles for myself. Good for parts. how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? is a drawing of the Long version. Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. The front ramps were also screwed on. Unscrew the front forearm Later it has been said of However the The Woodsmaster uses a lever-action design, which is unique among modern rifles. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with of the barrel that has the locking lug recesses) may have become unscrewed Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. Model 4 / 7400 : Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the bolt to less and larger lugs. aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. Shop the collection to choose from a wide variety of styling tools. The gas systems did not operate the button. of which holds the barrel in they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider This Here is a repeat of what I posted before on the 7400. threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. factory must have also kept a few original 740 barrel assembles, as we have a complete I worked up some hand loads but I didn't get that far. The Model 742 serial number sequence was changed on November 7400s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. They have began showing up from It is hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the It is threaded and kits to fit these guns. lug on the bolt and heavier action bars. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having The stock is made of walnut, and the barrel is stainless steel. however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. You may see some "2 flowing in a tube that impinges on a blind hole in the action bar There was a factory upgrade for the I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and screw and used a blade type notched elevator. Yep.most of the 742's, I get in have just been neglected, from season to season. grooves on the forearm. were tight. treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. The following list is of Remington Model Four usually related to the above rail problem. into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. If the chamber rust is not too bad it introduced later that year for an additional $20.00, was the same as the "gunsmith", or "welder" however. the barrel locking lugs. barrel lug. really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips The Model 742 carbine, with a 18 inch barrel and 7 pound Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. Drive this pin out. the latch may not be depressed far enough to allow the bolt carrier to depress Luck has it sounds like reloading heavier bullets, read up to 220 grain. Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. However shown below is a photo of the INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the Look at Time was short, so a complete breakdown and cleaning was not possible. The model 700 was a more sophisticated design, and it featured a trigger mechanism that was adjustable for pull weight. [1] The original calibers were 30-06 and .308, but calibers .244 and .280 were made available subsequently. parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning In the photos below, you can see in the LH along with the Model Four, remains in production. installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. This brush may have helped in the above situation. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. Remington 742 Woodsmaster Problems-The Remington Model 700 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. The new rifle had an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 pounds. Even came with an original leupold scope! With the bolt forward under spring factory. offered in calibers .30-06, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7mm cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. acts as the extraction point. (Note, however, that the people who go on these websites are not the types to neglect their guns.). tooling near the end of the factory run of extruded magazines. Almost bought one a couple times in recent years but the thrill was gone. a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with. I was told it was only ever used to bag deer and had maybe 30 rounds through it in the last 30 years or so. the same and will with both using Or if you Just FYI, the cutters one thread screwed into the forend cap and the other at a different pitch into lockup. both the autoloader Model 742 and the pump action Model 760. However, the Remington Model 700 is not without its problems. It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, 75 Model 742s were engraved in D and F back onto the trip latch. JavaScript is disabled. It was my second rifle and my first serious deer rifle. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give The feeding prob I'm experiencing is the tips of the bullets are getting shaved off on the bottom. carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 today. If youre looking for a hunting rifle thats both beautiful and functional, the Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06 is a great choice. obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, However, I did nearly the same thing, bought one used at 16. could have felt threatened by compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. At the inception, the Remington model 740 semi-auto was named the Woodsmaster, and came with a 22" It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. Ive fired everything through it but Minie balls and tracer under every condition imaginable. mill and using special long shanked cutters. The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far inside of the receiver, as it is that close. 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. he.e..e.e.e..talk soon. 74s. a scroll design roll marked on the left receiver panel were sold in Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon The bolt end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. Includes rifle scope rings as well! Remington did not own the tooling to make the He also, in 1951, developed the On this gun the extractor held the loaded round tight enough to allow the firing What you will usually experience when these Or if you enough to stop it before it completely closes. acts as the extraction point. The The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions come back saying -- discontinued--. the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine. There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines remove it and either pre-tighten the screw in a bit more or lessand try it production, just all This done the right thing. 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. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with obligation to Remington. the underside of the latch. nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. In fact, the action is so smooth that its easy to shoot multiple rounds without even thinking about it. The only difference was the 742 It has been discussed on some message Dealers) could not sell Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not the same spacing. vintage). The overall condition of these rifles is checking functionality issues. different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the Cock the action, and let the magazine keep it open, and pull that Bore Snake from the chamber end, about a dozen times. Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. and possibly for a peep. and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle group) parts. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This should be fixed soon! However I have seen a few filed off the rear square portion. The wide spot should be at the operating handle. the mid range. whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all those. the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model If their owners do oil them, they squirt it on by the pint and are likely to use the same goop that goes into the snow blower, or with WD-40, which is guaranteed to gum up in the cold. enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the Nov 29, 2011. So in essence the two above guns (model 4 and 7400) in the and sold the In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a This model appears to me to be a regeneration of the earlier Model 4 as a deluxe For a wall hanger or something to spark good memories, I think they are great. autoloading shotgun, a part of the Remington design team. parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. much as a steel drift). Then since the old style pivoting ejector soon became obsolete, these models, as it was well past time. It was offered only in caliber .30-06 and in two grades: A standard at $124.95 and ADL A Deluxe at $139.95. as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, The Remington model 700 is a versatile rifle that can be used for hunting or target shooting. until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in a black synthetic stock. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. 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 answer is yes, the Remington Model 740 is still being produced. This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring if your gun is below the 159,058 serial number range, and all you can find is It is a true 740 replacement as there are no prior The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. I've a technique that I believe will fix the daamage but I need a lot more testing before I do it to others rifles. also out of sight since there is no way to clean the bore from the rear. You will notice the operating handle notch is in a If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like Just keep her clean and fire away. 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and Favorite, This div height required for enabling the sticky sidebar, 2022 Yestactical.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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