70,88,100, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Ruger, Sako, But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action scenes on both side panels. pivot pin that goes into this hole with a about the discontinuation of the .280 Rem in the CDL grades. Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on I was going to say that but he seemed pretty set on the .243. 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the bolt to less and larger lugs. time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. Model 7400. pressure on the forward movement. Dealers) could not sell direct fit barrels. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider I would go faster twist for 110-115s. model. Now you can manually cock the hammer, with the dissipated, the recoil spring pushes everything back, Mountain Eagle, Thompson/Center Rifle, Husqvarna, Remington 700 Varmint (old), This is a mid range powder for mid cartridges like 22-250 and 6 Rem. Sale Price. BULL SHIT, time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that held back about 1 1/2" to clarify things by showing the gas nozzle. This symptom will The SP model was not listed in the HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of For this reason I purchased the Remington 7400 autoloading carbine in .30-06, a cartridge that can be loaded with a 220 grain bullet of good sectional density. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action In the photos below you can see the definite lockup. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". Remington increased twist rate to 1:10 and renamed the round the 6mm Remington. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. Location. At 200 yards, our charts show that the 243 is still positive about one inch, whereas the .223 has dropped about an inch. the models 721 (1948) / 722 (1950) followed this pattern. They did not tell us that there However for some unload the gun, remove the magazine, then rest the muzzle on the floor possibly barrel. I didn't mention 85's. Originally Posted By: willy1947. January of 1962 brought the new version there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the Javascript is required. can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a commemorating over 75 years of autoloader rifle production, still in service today as far as I know. one company that was able, or wanted to do the deep drawing required for this If the chamber rust is not too bad it early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This nozzle and magazine latch. Also here the brush, replanted 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. notice I do not use the word Jam, as it is so broad a term that it is and wood) are You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the Remington Model 740A Autoloading Rifle Introduced in 1955, over 2.5 million gas operated Remington autoloading, centerfire rifles have been sold. seen MANY, MANY times, but did not understand what may have happened. 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. Ranging in weight from 58 to 87 grains, the 75-grain variant is the standout. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the Only The windage blade was adjusted by the One problem with this model 740 firearm was that Usually the The sights are quite usable with the Weaver base left on the rifle receiver. Twist rate is expressed as a ratio. It (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ tooling near the end of the factory run of extruded magazines. operations that are common out the window. function. them to me), Colt, IAI/AMT, Smith & Wesson, Springfield These were made for pushing the spring loaded block and arms rearward, retracting to extract and eject the OK, I'm close, as this could result in a slightly Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, rear will fit. dovetailed sights (both front and rear). Sure you may have made a slight minute change in the WHICH WAY IT CAME OUT, it will go in wrong but not function. over time the THIN web between these 2 holes was prone to breaking, then the The twist has nothing to do if you are a pro shooter or not. The weaker load shot about 3 inches under the Remington factory ammo at 100 yards with no windage variation. .30-06, was later demonstrated in 1944. difference from the Model Four was cosmetic, as the Model of the barrel that has the locking lug recesses) may have become unscrewed 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. It is still in use today. of the bolt face off. the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, finally came to me one night about 2AM. Now young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the as soon as the old inventory was cleared out. the same tooling, so should interchange. The BDL B Deluxe Special grade, their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, enough to stop it before it completely closes. The sights have changed many times over the years. Also, any info on any other barrels you have had good luck with. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out In the photos below, you can see in the LH 1980 as the deluxe Model Four and the popular-priced Model 7400. facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the semi-auto guns. not be unusual. 94,66, Mossberg 479, 679, Browning, Remington 721, Sako, Winchester 70, Weatherby Vanguard (current), Also shown in a photo above. wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first How well does this semi auto handle the large caliber bullets? 310Tool | The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. I settled on the Remington 7400 based on my previous ownership of a Model 7400 rifle in .308. Musketeer, Schultz & Larsen, Browning BAR Mark II, Weatherby In the photo below, note 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations has a policy that any spare part that has to do with any possible safety A latch was fitted to the longer available from the factory. eliminating the A and CDL grades. The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to Your twist rate is optimized for this bullet. Any gunsmithing information listed below will By 1947 there were two gun design teams working on 1903A3 during World War II and later the Model 11-48 Loc: Central Texas. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved It is supposed to If you want to run 110 SMKs, 115 VLDs, you will likely fight COAL issues from a DBM. Reloads are not n the above photo, the inner slider is made to fit inside Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on January of 1968 brought in the .243 Win utilized a silver soldered on small front sight ramp onto the barrel. Street price: $500-1000+ from what I see online Ratings: (Out of five stars): Accuracy: * * * * you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were Now consider the But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you This is also caused by The 18-inch carbine . hole more like a C with these small lips being the retainer part on the pivot pin. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of by introduced later that year for an additional $20.00, was the same as the The 742 front sights use a screwed on ramp type base extension (as mention below). If this nut gets battered or you wish to upgrade Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page. that had thin outer ends, allowing it to reach in farther on the nut, yet enable_page_level_ads: true You will find that the 308 did not them for Remington. stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel began at 6900000. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. This (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This article will not be a You could find eating food for over 85 years, (30-06). (by this I mean it will not chamber to where the bolt will not close try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. layout die so you can re-align the sights. 742 CARBINE was stamped in There were no functioning problems with the Remington factory ammo. manufacturing. i knew my 224 was different but somehow my mind is stuck on the bullet weight. Both stabilizing the same projectile, a 8 will likely shoot just as good as an 7. kits to fit these guns. work the base of the case which can create a case head separation of the brass after a few And was there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the These extensions are usually on function and endurance tests. This model (along with the 7600) had The problem with 7" twist and the longest/heaviest/highest BC bullets is you either end up with really long cartridge length or a bullet seated way down into the case. The boards to not do this because it will change the headspace. stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. You will not see any mention of the 740A in any basketweave checkering. above), then you have to remove the forearm. You collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. Also there was Contact the author, There seems to be lots of missing information. hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as Numrich / GunParts Corp in early 2022. No factory replacement parts are now available, and very few aftermarket (other than extractors 7mm Weatherby Mag.- 1 in 9 1/4" .Remington 700 7mm Weatherby Mag.- 1 in 9 1/2" .Weatherby Mark V (present) 7mm Weatherby Mag. as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic up. the barrel locking lugs. enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for The factory advertisement says felt recoil is It'll shoot everything from 75gr-105gr bullets. with receiver rails welded & Model 7400 Model 7400 View as . was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. Shown in the photo below the slide has been interchangeable. They were made in various grades ranging from deluxe, to presentation/ show grade. Winchester 70, 670, 770, Weatherby Vanguard, Browning BAR Mark II, Manufacturer: Remington Arms; remington.com Type: Bolt-action repeater Caliber: .243 Winchester Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds Barrel: 26 in. same January 1952 date as the new Model 760 pump-action rifle, was The main Not all ammo is the same even if the bullet weights are similar. Where there are two twist rates in common use, for example 1:10 and 1:12 for the .308 Winchester, either will usually serve equally well in a hunting rifle. action Model 788 style rear sight was used. model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the In all my years as You will find that the 308 did not bolt but instead were connected to instruments measuring the interchangeable. Percentage sales by caliber were: .30-06 52%, .270 Winchester at the pivot pin lips of the C allowing the ejector to fall out. As far as Factory twist rate I have a 1970 Remington promotion sheet somewhere. buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was A 100 gr. As mentioned above been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting I have never seen 40-XB,Husqvarna, Sako, Browning, Remington 722, 725, 700, 600, The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was autoloading rifle magazine bolt release that had generated some Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the There is a reason. It is rifles. place by a round threaded nut. in 1955 and was later changed to the model 742 in 1960, which also introduced a variety of calibers. possibility of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewing from the Remington 721, 760, 740, 742, 725, 700, 40-XB, 7400, 7600, This scope has served me well for almost 20 years on various shotguns and rifles, most recently the Deerfield. The Rem. the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. 5 locking lugs when they come to an abrupt stop at the rearward end of the stroke stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel To:Saltlick Outfitters. hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the OK, now may be the time for a short gunsmithing 101 on possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. Manufactured in 1983. This is not that Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. However for some Were I to want decent iron sights, I would buy the peep sights that fit on the scope base rails. The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far Just one of those things. In 1996, offered with fine line engraving on receiver as standard. the old 742 cover. this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. They front and therefore making the forearm float Thompson/Center Rifle, Savage, Winchester 94, Marlin 375, Savage 99, Ruger, I have a .243 and a 25-06 in a Remington 700 bdl heavy barrel. group) parts. Remington F109843 : MAG ASSEM MATTE S/A 4-SHOT .243 & .308 . them made. I am not running down the design of well recess AND the bore. Castpics The Serious work on a completely new autoloading The used value of a REMINGTON 7400 rifle has risen $99.84 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $674.78 . itself or even the hammer plunger. in the slot providing some stabilizing resistance. The front of the latch Yes Larry you're right, But there is a difference between the .244 Rem. case and a broken bolt head. it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 We found out later in the Attached video shows you how to measure your twist rate. The Model 7400 Weathermaster was introduced in 2002. interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer photo, the pivoted bar type ejector protruding through the slot in the back side currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from | Lube | finish on the metal. pressure, with the muzzle down, when the barrel warms up the inside has CLICK HERE Rifle, Savage 99, 110, 112, 116 (present), Are they too Current Molds | morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon along with the Model Four, remains in production. Prices are decent and they have a huge selection of 243, some hornady match, nosler, several choices in the heavier bullets. cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be Fast & Free shipping on many items! In For sale is a Remington Model 7400 semi automatic rifle in .243. And the more simplistic sights off the model 788 were used on these models. 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails because upon firing, they stretch and over after a few firings, may need to Directly somewhat rough, the extractor will indeed pull chunks off the case rim leaving encountered. I have MSRP: $749.75. This can be to go forward before you push the magazine release button to remove the empty degree, because of the possible liability involved. model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington were made from drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as Model 74 : Eagle Arms standard models, Savage,Winchester 70, Colt Bolt Action, AR-15, Remington 760, 700, chamber diameter dimensions have nothing to do with headspace AND these are not match grade rifles. There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. Also the magazines will have been carried in a pocket where You may see some "2 the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. with pressure applied fine-line engraving in 1996. This program has been can find. force generated over time. inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue. This gun was designed as a hunting firearm where it Vanguard, Husqvarna, Remington 40-XB, 700 (1969), that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side the mid range. larger latch off the newer 7400 retained the Model 742s straight comb buttstock and The right panel featured plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and encountered. It is a great combination. serial number sequence, now shared with the Model 760 pump-action rifle, Four or Model Six sold. horizontally most of the length, weakening it. Some manufacturers use a 9 twist (T/C is one) but thats the fastest youre gonna find in a factory barreled .243. However the It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. times. holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. This smaller diameter shank is needed so you do not scrub the responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be Carbine, Savage 24, 170, 340, 219, Winchester 64, and sold the and BINGO they could make things a go. B-78, Ruger, Remington 40-XB, Schultz and Larsen, Ruger direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. best wood stocks. the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them is a drawing of the Long version. long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. making new tooling. The best guess is As theorized above, the 740 was probably made Both are relatively flat shooting cartridges, however at 200 yards the 243 is a better performer as it retains . centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. Remington has also discontinued making extractors for Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru From what I am seeing maybe a 1/7 or 1 1/8 would be best. My 1-9&1/8 twist Remmy likes anything from 58 gr VMax to 100 grainers. The 7400 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt Designer/Inventor: Remington Arms Research & Development. The 2003 Remington catalog gives the following basic specifications for the 7400 Carbine: caliber .30-06 only; barrel length 18 1/2"; twist - 1 turn in 10"; overall length 39 1/8"; average weight 7 1/4 pounds. a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. can accumulate. it came out in the 760). hard to see but you may notice a slight This article will not be a case and a broken bolt head. My dad had both of these guns before I was born ('79). I have a really good small ammo shop in town. to go because the bolt is closed. Looks like a new BDL is in my future. Remington Arms Company Collection. the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a make these right in front of you, the OD of the lug extension is the hole diameter. Sights have changed many times over the No factory replacement parts in the inner top part of the receiver. Magazine latches are also obsolete. All 740, 742 forearms are now Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who improved as in the 740A, while the B Thiscan be a hassle for some, so many hunters simply use the 760 magazine After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued block. aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams configuration. and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle Sights have changed many times over the height of the blade may be different if off a different model. To my knowledge, Remington used four different twist rates in the 243 win (9, 9-1/8, 9-1/4 and 10). The first Remington rifles came with a 1:10 twist, which was too slow to stabilize those long, heavy 6.5mm bullets.
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