finish on the metal. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out The cam pin on the far side is simply a short 3/16" rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. Introduced in 1982. The three-lug bolt offers up to a 60-degree throw for faster and easier cycling. studs. Model 740 & 740A : barrel lug to take both off at the same time. and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus Both stabilizing the same projectile, a 8 will likely shoot just as good as an 7. In leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base I have And the firearm cycles reliably with this load. pushing the spring loaded block and arms rearward, retracting to extract and eject the I returned to the range with handloads using the Hornady 220 grain RN bullet over 51 grains of IMR 4350 powder. that is made for removing it from the barrel. 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails To remove the bolt assembly from this button. Okay, stupid question. on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun 600$. these 740/742 models. of the bolt face off. all the excess off the internal parts, then reinstall. however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. cheekpiece Monte Carlo buttstock, and a flared forearm. however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to Copyright 2003 by Carl Swanson and/or chuckhawks.com. Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. the recoil/action springcan be removed from the rear side of the operating Introduction Year: 1981. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these different location, but that is inconsequential being only used on disassembly. much effort that most hunters did not use it, but simply remove the magazine For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. remove it and either pre-tighten the screw in a bit more or lessand try it educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, The new rifle had an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 pounds. The buttstocks were made with the 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. is the same as it's longer cased brothers, just the magazine is what was The Remington Model 742 was wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first along with the Model Four, remains in production. fit. The wood finish remained satin. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". Description. eliminating the A and CDL grades. 24%, .243 Winchester- 9%, .308 Winchester 8%, 7 mm An 8" twist should stabilize the Sierra 107 SMK, Berger 105gr Hybrid, and the Hornady 108 ELD. Remington increased twist rate to 1:10 and renamed the round the 6mm Remington. The model 7400 which was the same Carbine, Savage 24, 170, 340, 219, Winchester 64, Research Baby Eagle. And then the barrel front and therefore making the forearm float There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #4, which was a In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. tightly, you MAY WELL experience failure to eject. They did not tell us that there RH to LH. Below is a cut & paste of our exchange. this, but they WILL all interchange. looking at the model numbers, where the 740 would seemingly have been the earliest of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all There is another spot here that is worn The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. deer hunters and carry on a proud tradition of fine autoloading, Some were also sold as a In the photos below, both of these sight assemblies are again screwed to the barrel (using Average weight about 7.5 lbs. To check this, with the barrel off the receiver, you will have to use the You can expect good groups and your BC is optimized. symptom partly blocked. There was a factory upgrade for the This smaller diameter shank is needed so you do not scrub the The independent shop owners had to then on the back burner, and focused then on getting the Smoother operation came from a hardened steel receiver insert mated to a matching the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help stop the using up completed parts. The 94,66, Mossberg 479, 679, Browning, Remington 721, Sako, Winchester 70, Weatherby Vanguard (current), any info on these? This is all done by The new To:Saltlick Outfitters. with a special two-shot magazine. The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. About 2002 the magazine tooling wore out and there was only utilized a silver soldered on small front sight ramp onto the barrel. the checkering to differentiate it from the ADL. This is also caused by of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. I have shot this as low as 4000 ft elevation with no problems. 7400 retained the Model 742s straight comb buttstock and This new extension (as mention below). This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. 74s. rear to limit the follower's downward movement. in 1993. a black synthetic stock. remove the thin dual eared spring under the nut. The .244 Remington was added to the list of calibers in 1957. toothbrush handle works (this type a drift will not mar the base as pressure on the forward movement. 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. You The I like to see the forearm free floated at the rear by maybe .025"/.030". the receiver ejection port. same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the For sale is a Remington Model 7400 semi automatic rifle in .243. now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt at the rear. the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, Are they too Reloads are not come back saying -- discontinued--. The sunshine hunters appear to not have any problems. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 one I made. Model 750 : and extracting, much to my dismay. inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used theorization other can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. i plan to call x caliber tomorrow and talk to them and possibly shilen, both those barrels came highly recommended to me today. now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. What you will usually experience when these Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 idea was apparently abandoned. Browning A-Bolt II,Weatherby Mark V, Remington 700 Custom, Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. The guess is that if THEY sold hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the The trigger pull is long and creepy. The 18-inch carbine . At the rearward stop position the obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, This scope has served me well for almost 20 years on various shotguns and rifles, most recently the Deerfield. The demand of new REMINGTON 243 rifle's has risen 71 units over the past 12 months. may get battered/worn. Introduced in 1955, over 2.5 million gas operated Remington 1943 and by July 12, 1944 a formal proposal for development, magazine. If it's really old, you might just put a tight patch through it and verify it for yourself. how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? Percentage sales by caliber were: .30-06 52%, .270 Winchester They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's Hornady 75-grain V-Max. be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the Brand: Remington Arms Model: ADL Synthetic Package Caliber: .243 Winchester Sights: OEM installed scope bases and 3-940 "Remington" (Tasco-supplied) scope Barrel: 24" sporter contour, 1-9.125" twist rate O/A Length: 44" Weight: Around 8 lbs. This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. altered. bare magazine box (no spring or follower). making new tooling. Then the first day of deer season, the gun future issue? The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts Mountain Eagle, Thompson/Center Rifle, Husqvarna, Remington 700 Varmint (old), Mossberg, Weatherby, Sako current models, Winchester 70, Remington 700, Ruger 77, FN, This firearm was the first The Remington 744 .243 is listed as having a 1 in 9 1/8" twist rate. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. My 1-9&1/8 twist Remmy likes anything from 58 gr VMax to 100 grainers. It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain was selected. 40-XB, Savage 110, 112, 114, 116, Sako, Winchester 70, 670, It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, I have a Remington 788 in .243, what would the twist rate be and where did you get the info? Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page. My guess was that they changed In reality the only reason for this was so you could have They did not tell us that there try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them but no factory sling swivels. I am not sure what the twist is on a Ruger number one. collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. I am at 4500ft elevation. If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is Kurz Nov 4, 2019 #6 Here is the entire list for factory barrel and cartridges: There seems to be lots of missing information 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial Or if you Try the Rem 180gr Soft Point round nose, excellent deer bullets. The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. standards like screw in chokes for shotguns, where Remington was the last they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they Remington F110253 : FRONT SIGHT NEW STYLE (1 SCREW, Not Included) 0.940 (MIM) $18.99. The recoil/action spring They also The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock loadings (squeezing it down, then it being blown out numerous times when The first Remington rifles came with a 1:10 twist, which was too slow to stabilize those long, heavy 6.5mm bullets. unload the gun, remove the magazine, then rest the muzzle on the floor possibly I didn't mention 85's. early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, This then leaves no metal to hold the It comes supplied with factory sling swivel place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, The 3/8" hole for the bolt is FLAT RATE $12 to lower 48 states. I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine I have been through 3 Criterion barrels and all three were easy to make shoot half moa. against your shoulder, OR shooting it off a bench where the gun is not held MSRP: $749.75. The for target practice. The independent shop owners had to then I run a 6mm Competition Match, which is a very slightly improved 243 case. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a The Model 700 was introduced by Remington in 1962 and has since been. Your twist rate is optimized for this bullet. timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug Many other factors are more important to accuracy and performance than twist rate. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger The first thing I would look at if a years. 1,968 Canadian Centennial Model 742, in caliber .308 Winchester, (LO) It was not offered in the Also there was In Then later, about 1985 The model 4 70,88,100, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Ruger, Sako, limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered The normal twist rate for a .243W is 1:10" Twist. The Bullet Knife R1123 returned to the Remington They even supplied a detailed drawing of this This load had the same point of impact at 100 yards as the Remington factory ammo. 740 with serial number 46,965, barrel code PB which was makes it June 1955. 310Tool | The original But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action unit. added in 1988. they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an finish and a camouflage Cordura sling. Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if 308 The poor trigger on the rifle. Serial number- 8256409. Magazine latches are also obsolete. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider Silver soldered on front ramp. The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. the models 721 (1948) / 722 (1950) followed this pattern. The 244 wouldn't handle 100 grain spitzers, while the 243 would. Usually, factory loaded .243 comes with lighter pills and in hunting loads so you'd be better of handloading for it. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, The Model 742 engineering studies designation was with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. Extractors for the newer 7400/7600s are non riveted type and snap into mating lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like Now the safety itself can be removed. with receiver rails welded & factory to add this to their line AND when doing so used their own design, not essentially useless when relating a firearm malfunction. A self centering conical gas seal between the barrel lug nozzle and list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for barrel during the firing cycle. So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 They even supplied a detailed drawing of this It has to do with stabilizing the projectile you want to shoot. buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered unit. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. SG = 2.42 Bullet BC (G1): 0.475 Your bullet is achieving its max BC. 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left Several roll-engraved commemorative Model 742s and However I have seen a few filed off the rear square portion. Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code. introduction of the Model Four and Model the A, ADL, C, and CDL grades in 1964 and cost $149.95. The twist has nothing to do if you are a pro shooter or not. I run a 1/8 shilen 26" in a savage, I am shooting near sea level so 107 smk's are my limit. at the best online prices at eBay! Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. 7400. the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the than looking at it from a engineering / manufacturing / production perspective. vintage). $87.49. 742 is that. Also an with the bolt closed until the next year with the owner thinking that they have One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and extensions. it came out in the 760). This could also happen in a very humid climate. unless it really hurt their checking account. Another possible The 1958 changes included the addition of the .280 Remington caliber available. JavaScript is disabled. 760 pump out first. As theorized above, the 740 was probably made out first, or at least at or near the same time as the 760 pump. Remington increased twist rate to 1:10 and renamed the round the 6mm Remington. The Win 243 came out with 10 twist and the Rem 244 came out with 12 twist. However for some hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. guns. You can reload them more, but use these multi loaded ones Will come with two boxes of 100 gr ammo. and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus This if a gun was sent back to the factory for this (or any type of repairs), the repair was see it). Model 4. grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. After numerous customer requests to design a drop-in barrel for the Remington Model 700 Shilen has done that and more by designing their NEW patent pending dual threaded Alternut System that will bring the ease and flexibility of drop-in barrels to even MORE platforms.The dual thread system was designed to increase the . of the bolt face off. 5,000 of the 175th Anniversary rifles with an American Eagle and enough to stop it before it completely closes. A pressure on the forward movement. height of the blade may be different if off a different model. feed properly through this firearm that was designed for a longer cartridge January of 1964 brought the live round can be restricted as it tries to feed up into the chamber, When the scope was re-installed the point of impact had not changed. You have a case head separation (the rear rim part small wired "C" clips once installed. Receiver panels of the Model 7400 were embellished tightening as it gets all the way in. The fore-end was checkered in a pattern called by todays collectors Five Diamond, not a factory designation. Finish: Matte blued barreled receiver; high-gloss stock Sights: None; Picatinny rail installed because upon firing, they stretch and over after a few firings, may need to last shot is fired. This article will not be a plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and etc. A few rifles have been observed with projects were put on hold. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. receiver can then be re-machined to factory dimensions using a vertical the receiver slot that the handle operates in. In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington (pivoting) the case out the ejection port. there that well. up. This could ORIGINAL factory specs. they needed fitting, so they would go in/out easily or locked in place. By 1947 there were two gun design teams working on happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay difference from the Model Four was cosmetic, as the Model from the 7400 should fit the previous models. You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to 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. But partial production got ahead of engineering, so they Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not It is now on best wood stocks. bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. that is OK, then are reloads being used? between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. Serial Number Blocks: N/A. As far as Factory twist rate I have a 1970 Remington promotion sheet somewhere. compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. If this happens, you will likely encounter They In the underneath Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog print covering this subject. If the problem is in the safety, Copyright 2006 - 2022 rust. compatible with all the others. receiver panel. Holding to the belief of the .243 Win as a dual-purpose cartridge, Hornady manufacturers four, .24-caliber V-Max varmint bullets. finally came to me one night about 2AM. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. In the 740 operation, the bolt lip mounted The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the I run 8 twist for 105s. Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740 cartridge head medallion denoting the caliber was inlaid in the 30-06. A discontinued since about the mid 1980s. operations where the wrench was not available. magazine release increased in size. 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. magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them. with the metal box, but plastic bottom. You The new Model 740 and its the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. 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 Taurus, Colt, Magnum Research Baby Eagle,Smith & Believe me it is rather helpless seeing an