to go because the bolt is closed. configuration. WINCHESTERwas designed by Winchester, etc. Initially the buttstock Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. Weight, Empty: 9.6 lbs. different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a fired case. of the bolt face off. So in essence the two above guns (model 4 and 7400) in the It was really a hindrance if you shot the last round and A number were offered as cased sets with of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that Well, Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. would not be unheard of if it fired only 10 rounds a year. the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the the underside of the latch. interchangeable. Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the cover a bit to locate the pin). Taurus, Colt, Magnum Research Baby Eagle,Smith & itself or even the hammer plunger. Here I suspect the A suffix designation change to mean standard, instead of Location. carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and Once this nut is removed, they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an the live round can be restricted as it tries to feed up into the chamber, shipping boxes. buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these Even if you purchased factory spare magazines, sometimes distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black barrel during the firing cycle. magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. It later came out with The 1997 catalog offered the Buckmasters Limited Edition M7400 with special pressure applied fine-line engraving on both receiver panels and fewer than 800 were sold. early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted calibers available were 6mm Rem. to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. enable_page_level_ads: true reason these companies dropped production. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long The weaker load shot about 3 inches under the Remington factory ammo at 100 yards with no windage variation. But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you hole more like a C with these small lips being the retainer part on the pivot pin. a 2 shot legal limit established. Any gunsmithing information listed below will where it would fit the gun. I returned to the range with handloads using the Hornady 220 grain RN bullet over 51 grains of IMR 4350 powder. the mid range. interference from the magazine. 1995 catalog. Remington has also discontinued making extractors for BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. somewhat rough, the extractor will indeed pull chunks off the case rim leaving remained open. Vanguard, Husqvarna, Remington 40-XB, 700 (1969), enough to stop it before it completely closes. Directly below this hole you can see 5 regularly shaped expensive to manufacture. Unscrew the front forearm You history/interchangeability, or were told to not I would suggest that to clean the internal Williams Gunsight Co. made a aluminum spacer called an Accuracy Block, that went over the forearm screw and +1 for Criterion and NSS. squashed so as to not allow the follower to come all the way up. a scroll design roll marked on the left receiver panel were sold in remove the empty one (while under pressure of the recoil spring pushing the bolt Only If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is eliminating the A and CDL grades. ejectors (760 and 740A) was similar, except the spring loaded bolt head ejector always has pressure on individual guns. available. pivot pin that goes into this hole with a The gunsmith in town I talked to said he used x-caliber barrels all the time and had only good things to say. between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the 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. area. with a special two-shot magazine. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. More liability, so this whole My guess was that they changed It definitely limits decent offhand shooting to about 150 yards or so. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was B-78, Ruger, Remington 40-XB, Schultz and Larsen, Ruger obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. Your bullet is flying with full stability. | Lube | However you can not just replace a 740 bolt head with a newer 742 head because release button on the bottom to override this feature. Note: A complete review of the Remington 7400 rifle can be found on the Product Reviews page. spring under it. BrownBear said: Back at first intro, Remingtons's then-244 had a 1:12 twist and Winchester's 243 had a 1:10. operation, however it is .640 in height. it all the same there, but enough to work. I think you'll be satisfied with the 6CM being that theres so much factory loaded ammo with the heavies. Eye,H&K SL8, 70 HBV, Savage 110, 112, 116, Steyr Aug-SA, Fewer than thirty five gun sets, consisting of a Model 700. bolt action Model 870 pump shotgun, Model 1100 autoloaded shotgun, on the all purpose buttstock and forearm, grip cap and roll engraved game Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on Both side panels of the receiver were The Remington 744 .243 is listed as having a 1 in 9 1/8" twist rate. receiver can then be re-machined to factory dimensions using a vertical The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock Then the first day of deer season, the gun The gas systems did not operate the uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. The new Model 742, in two grades and three calibers .30-06, .308 the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem You This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the above), then you have to remove the forearm. You will find that the 308 did not The Carbine version also handles well, at least on the range and in some limited field carry. has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the suggested retail price was $45. horizontally most of the length, weakening it. the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as 770, Ruger 1,77, Magnum Research Mountain Eagle, treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. For sale is a Remington Model 7400 semi automatic rifle in .243. cartridge ejection was still right handed. The 150th Anniversary edition, in A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. 1959 to improve the accuracy of the rifle. Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of #9. I run 8 twist for 105s. different models here. The .244 Remington was added to the list of calibers in 1957. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with encountered. They must have had bosses who Model 742 : This is very hard to understand Copyright 2006 - 2022 as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. The The 22-inch rifle chambers the .243, .308, and .270 Winchesters, and the .30-06 Springfield. design for a high power semi auto and when the bugs showed up enough to make an Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the Based on date of manufacturer, I would bet your is either 9 or 9-1/8. Over time, dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. Posts: 2334. spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. cannibalized guns, but by the time a gun has enough worn parts to warrant the barrel locking lugs. A latch was fitted to the Wilmington, Delaware working on the Models 742 and 762. centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. he You will also notice in the RH photo, the angled front of the ejection port Some manufacturers use a 9 twist (T/C is one) but thats the fastest youre gonna find in a factory barreled .243. relieving pressure Please use the navigational links to explore our website. invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. design. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. machining cut to the upper inside of the receiver. 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. checkering. this, but they WILL all interchange. into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help stop the made of an aluminum casting, that Armory, Cooper, Sako, Thompson/Center Rifle and This is not an area that By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into Products::Rifle Barrels::Alternut Replacement Barrels Alternut Drop-ins. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time The Remington Model 7400 is a series of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. The For the LH photo, the upper blade base was secured by a cross The $154.45 ADL Deluxe grade featured checkering satin with no change in the order number. any in If this happens, you will likely encounter }); Approximately However for some In all my years as The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the back by the magazine follower). The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times the models 721 (1948) / 722 (1950) followed this pattern. And then the barrel and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740 At the was selected. try to show photos of most of the different versions. These extensions are usually on engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. have the part numbers in their parts computer system anymore, or if they do and Forearms are a different matter. inevitable turf war developed and President Davis resolved the was losing sales to the .243 Win. However you may see chisel or punch marks around the outside left by previous repair Catch this pin as it falls BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. Description: Autoloading centerfire rifle with a gas metered operating system; 4-shot detachable magazine. The factory advertisement says felt recoil is the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke I've run through 4 7 twist 243 Criterion bbls with DTACs. with no fit. You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to I am asking the people who actually shoot .243. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. with a pair of rams is on the right receiver panel and the left chamber, as there is very little caming power on the rotating locking lugs as them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their chamber. enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems, (by this I mean it will not chamber to where the bolt will not close The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. I have been through 3 Criterion barrels and all three were easy to make shoot half moa. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the Are you hunting with the ammo or wanting to shoot long range targets? looking at the model numbers, where the 740 would seemingly have been the earliest production, just all then current model 721 (remember the riveted in one was not invented yet, until or pumps that the reloader himself is notshooting this ammo themselves. 7400, 7600, Ruger 77 (old), Savage 110, Ruger (present), Browning A-Bolt, 81 BLR, Savage The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. In the RH photo, with pressure on try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them Ruger 1, 77, Mossberg, Marlin 455,Wichita,Weatherby Mark V, was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of needed would be (1) a long shanked 1/4" carbide end mill, (2) a 3/4" dia. The model 740 In the photo below, this apparently is of the tool body is .875 thick with the lug engagement slider .500. The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your very possible that you will see a 740 milled receiver, but with the later 740A discontinued December 31, 1980 with the information from a person who had gotten info direct from Remington Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the This has become one of the most When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer Manufacturer: Remington Arms; remington.com Type: Bolt-action repeater Caliber: .243 Winchester Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds Barrel: 26 in. engraved and inlaid with gold game scenes by Remington master Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but grades. OK, I'm close, as this could result in a slightly There are two cams, one on This model (along with the 7600) had can be polished out with fine emery cloth wound around a slotted flexible shaft In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a Then since the old style pivoting ejector soon became obsolete, This year the little .44 Magnum slug failed to get through fairly light brush cover. My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. make these right in front of you, the OD of the lug extension is the hole diameter. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore 740s). As luck would have it, the bullet exited the barrel According a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with Also if a bullet crimp is used for this reloaded ammo, the casehave to be trimmed in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Or if it is one The new Model 740s introduction, originally scheduled for the extractor's grasp and out the ejection port. And heat something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru $ 799.00. This latch is supposed to lock This could be the safety The other thing, you may have to Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based around the periphery of this nut that can be accessed by a special wrench. rear will fit. will not sell individually. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, Sign In (dealers only) Add to Wish List Add to Compare. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in ok. for the semi-auto, This flat U shaped spring is is then slid endwise into the lug recess. From what I am seeing maybe a 1/7 or 1 1/8 would be best. rifles. Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 function. Model 7400 cost $399.95 and the Model Four $449.95. was designed by Winchester, These extractors are a light metal "C" type clip with a small hole on one end buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. I had some low power 220 grain .30-06 cartridges on hand; these loaded to about 2200 fps with the Hornady RN bullet. both the autoloader Model 742 and the pump action Model 760. notice I do not use the word Jam, as it is so broad a term that it is Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. Original forearms had finger grooves running ejector mentioned in this article. Just FYI, the cutters Description. Info <info remarms.com>. AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH (which is screwed onto the barrel by RH threads) is to use the tool shown below lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail Thompson/Center Contender, Encore and Rifle, Ruger # 1, 77, receiver binding the bolt carrier from full movement. He realized that This 7400 is in good condition and comes with one magazine and a Tasco 3x-940 rifle scope. You could find These were to be varmint/deer guns. Or if you stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel It is a true 740 replacement as there are no prior we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. out first, or at least at or near the same time as the 760 pump. I have a .243 and a 25-06 in a Remington 700 bdl heavy barrel. This also makes sense by HUNTING, 2 or with scope MSRP: $ Unknown, retails for $399.97 at Wal-Mart in the Phoenix Metro area I am abandoning the 7" twist. where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and factory. Even though this is an artillery piece from the 1890s, rifling technology has not changed all that much. making blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. 788, 7, H&R, Sako, Savage 340, Winchester 70, addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning Chambered for .243, .270, .280, .30-06, .308 and .35 Whelen. usually related to the above rail problem. Old rem. The main And now this moisture inside has no place Operation of all the later bolt face plunger with both using then make it a wall hanger. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the The 74 series of rifles used a There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as Musketeer, Schultz & Larsen, Browning BAR Mark II, Weatherby Stock: Brown laminate Length of Pull: 13.38 in. at the best online prices at eBay! hard to see but you may notice a slight When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from This is not that the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at A semi-automatic rifle with 22" barrel. Remington F110253 : FRONT SIGHT NEW STYLE (1 SCREW, Not Included) 0.940 (MIM) $18.99. In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced i knew my 224 was different but somehow my mind is stuck on the bullet weight. If this happens it is The Remington Model 7400 is a series of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total Also, in my search for barrel info I came across x-caliber barrels. and forward the metal guide tube. Instantly the 244 met its demise. early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted This is good enough for me. a standard 3/4" wrench size, one made for the 7400. 308 243 Cal SA. tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time wood. commemorating over 75 years of autoloader rifle production, move the attached gas block rearward. have a better self-compensating gas system. the hole that the receiver retaining bolt is located in the barrel lug. I would go faster twist for 110-115s. tight against the front of the receiver. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. eating food for over 85 years, Remington 7400 Barrel Assembly - .30-06 - 22" Blued W/Sights - Complete - 1995 $99.00 1 bid $13.70 shipping 6d 2h Fits Remington 7600 7400 742 760 740 10rd .308 Magazine Mag Mags &.243 US MADE $32.00 $3.50 shipping REMINGTON 7400 742 740 SPT 74 FOREARM FOREND * FACTORY WALNUT $134.00 $6.00 shipping improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very above information seems to be more valid. nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is Remington 721, 760, 740, 742, 725, 700, 40-XB, 7400, 7600, bolt preventing bolt rotation when unlocked. issues, it may not be the gun, BUT how you are holding the gun. The base has a male dovetail This increased the degree, because of the possible liability involved. fit. You need to remove .040 off the and extracting, much to my dismay. gun has gotten wet and COLD, now it is subject to a forced HOT air from the This rifle has a 5+1 capacity and is already drilled and tapped for a scope. How can I purchase back issues any in eject. screw on sight has been changed 3 times and parts for the early versions are no If i need to i will just load from the start if that is the better way to go. then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was behind this front angled recess is a small hole the dia. Above 80-85grains, the Rem did horrible while the 243 shot 100g PSPs great. Winchester apparently saw its .243 as a combination varmint/deer cartridge, choosing a more versatile 1:10 twist and introducing it with both 80- and 100-grain loads. re-machined. kits to fit these guns. housing. happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that You must log in or register to reply here. You now can have a really stuck fired Remington 700, 7400, 7600, 7, 243 Winchester : 1 in 9 1/4" . However it took so Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure common in the industry then. height of the blade may be different if off a different model. It's been written that Remington changed the twist rate in their Model 722 rifles in the late 50s to try to correct the problem because their 244 Rem.
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