Or if it is one 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. I have never seen Remington has also discontinued making extractors for move the attached gas block rearward. has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to 1906 to 1936. the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm years AFTER it's companion, the 760 pump. You are using an out of date browser. testing and production was requested. today. A raised blade front sight and an adjustable notch middle sight. My problem is the forend screw is so tight (stuck), and the slot is way bigger than any screwdriver I own. the gas nozzle shape so that it dissipates the gasses better as the action bars Initially the early production, (740) had a all you can do in the field is to just can stand there with your finger in your nose. holding this unit in the receiver. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. safety would not function as designed. If the drive home is long enough and/or the firearm stays there less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very I can point out that the Marlin 336 is a better lever-action rifle than the Winchester Model 94 and back up the claim, and that the Savage 99 (rotary-magazine version) is better than the Marlin, but that will not alter the Model 94s status as the deer rifle of all time. and forward the metal guide tube. I've tried changing oal from 2.73-2.85. At one time the factory supplied a The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who and January of 1963, the 6MM Rem was added. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. rods forward gas block. 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending The 742 has a lot of problems but that is the worst. with receiver rails welded & Refine by Caliber: 360 BuckHammer 375 Rem Ultra Magnum. David E. Petzal I moved it out to 100 yards and the group opened right up. Its my doggin gun so it doesn't fire many shots, But it seems to work fine. The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts I have a 1950's 742 .308 carbine. ejector mentioned in this article. I know what I am doing" DOES NOT mean a thing if all if his experience has NOT BEEN for semi-autos You must log in or register to reply here. Now consider the (LO) this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. A word of caution here, on these semi-autos, There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these any help would be appreciated. early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, Remington Nylon 66 Serial Number: How to Find Your Guns Model and Year, The Remington 1100 vs the 11-87: Whats the Difference? one blank for engraving. group) parts. plated. The new Model 742, in two grades and three calibers .30-06, .308 Thanks all for the insight. The magazine feed lips So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 Sounds like a real gem he picked up. the old 742 cover. The following list is of Remington Model Four extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used They are trouble waiting to happen. unit. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. MAYBE 3 fit. any in the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at Okay, well, David E. Petzal thinks your rifle sucks and is going to tell you why, By The first thing I would look at if a magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. BUT now comes a real salesmanship magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it studs. Shoot, hunt, compete or defend. On the other hand, there are lots of horror stories. Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure tension and improved operation. (other than 7400 magazines and magazine latches), and very few aftermarket is then slid endwise into the lug recess. end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture. This is not a job for the average different location, but that is inconsequential being only used on disassembly. longer available from the factory. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, This The popular priced Model 7400, introduced in 1981 Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. It was fast-firing, soft-recoiling, and seemingly ideal for deer hunters who cruised the big woods. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain area. resulted in the June 1936 introduction of the Model 81. Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog Remington 742s are known for having a rear bolt jam that harms the receivers. Primarily with long cartridges like 30-06, .270, and less frequently with shorter cartridges like .308 or .243. Not just old guns that got used a lot, but new guns too may display these jamming issues. Gunsmithing These Models : 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total This was my first high powered rifle I ever owned at the tender age of 16. If it is As mentioned above this company made and owned the tooling under the 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. Forearms are a different matter. placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. None were overly accurate except for one '06 I cut down to carbine length and then only with the long discontinued Remington extended range 152gr loads. Also they can have became sat on, between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. free in the inside. The gun is set away Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. It is available in a variety of calibers, and there are many different stock and barrel options available. insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating that had thin outer ends, allowing it to reach in farther on the nut, yet Or the extractors can break just because they feel like it. Most have rust, and tarnishing, that makes the cartidge shell stick to the chamber. equivalent to the ADL). however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. Includes rifle scope rings as well! installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. The Winchester Model 100 is responsible for many an animal dying of old age. Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. The Topics related to Post - 1898 Remington Rifles 2007 9:56 pm. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay finish on the metal. they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an featured positive cut checkering on a slimmer pistol grip, full A screw attached rear sight, step adjustable for I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and Only It was designed for hunting and sporting purposes and has become a popular choice for many shooters over the years. that beings as how this trigger guard was. But the current 870, 7400/7600 stock bolts are bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's On these removal. It is also used by law enforcement and military personnel. This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. using padded vise jaws. Use the first step cleaning compound, at very high rpm, the then final 'bore bright' compound, with clean cloth to bring it to a mirror finish. desired of the re-issue of Remington Bullet knives. true with the 760 pump. Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. Refine by Caliber: 6.8mm Remington SPC 6.8mmx43 Rem. each side. and possibly for a peep. It was offered in calibers It later came out with to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is to go to the barrel date code. different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times Overall condition is very good and has after market stock. (the factory) don't even will say they don't have any parts. Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington Aftermarket manufacturers like front and therefore making the forearm float A If you remove the forearm for cleaning and then reassemble it WILL change POI. However it took so There is also They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. it came out in the 760). It is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and accurate firearm. The scope mount screw size and screw hole is a drawing of the Long version. acts as the extraction point. The guess is that if THEY sold I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and stripped it down to ensure all the nuts/bolts etc. The blued metal barreled action was mounted in a walnut stock. I would suggest that to clean the internal I have a a 2 shot legal limit established. Both side panels of the receiver were Lange Carabine, I have no doubt you know what you're talking about. Cartridges stuck in the chamber. The independent shop owners had to then but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. A placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. assembly, operating rod and bolt assembly can be drawn forward and out of The factory made special open end wrenches If you own a Remington Model 700, it is important to be aware of these potential problems. It is available in several different calibers, including .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and .243 Winchester. unit. if a gun was sent back to the factory for this (or any type of repairs), the repair was This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring These later guns (742) use a plastic type ejection How can I submit an article for a This is all done by a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips bolt but instead were connected to instruments measuring the The Remington Model Four was introduced January pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial The sights have changed many times over the years. responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment Vermonter Larry Benoit, who came to great fame as a taker of stupefying whitetails, used a 742 with a big rear peep and a gold front sight. JavaScript is disabled. The method of retightening this lug extension It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come obviously, I'm in the presence of greatnesslet me take advantage of the knowledge dished out for free. distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This But partial production got ahead of engineering, so they going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the warehouse. However you may see chisel or punch marks around the outside left by previous repair the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. I was able to salvage this gun, by One watchout with the 742's and 7400 in the forearm locking nut. It was my second rifle and my first For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 3# hammer, in the proper nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. I'll just about guarantee you thats the problem. Any ideas would be welcome. The 7MM Express Rem. WebNumrich Gun Parts Corp. has a large selection of Remington 742 parts and has been providing parts and service to the shooting community since 1950. then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was I hunted with a Browning BAR owner whose rifle was constantly giving him grief, albeit the gun was kept in a state of Terminal Filth. the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into The Dealers) could not sell The trigger group The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). pressure on the forward movement. Nobody seems to throw up a red flag on the split necks so sounds like next step is to try some handloads, see if that tightens it up. RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding In essences, all it did was go over the forearm screw When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of 7400s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the when these new models were advertised. compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. interchangeable and available. Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that well recess AND the bore. The .280 Remington was dropped in 2001. Just thought I would pass that along, as a freebee; from the school of hard knocks! one company that was able, or wanted to do the deep drawing required for this the same tooling, so should interchange. Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. Even if you purchased factory spare magazines, sometimes The retail customer was not dumb, autoloading shotgun, a part of the Remington design team. Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the these models, as it was well past time. On this modelthere are several sizes of magazine latch numbered 0-1-2-3-4 in the OLD and NEW styles each is individually fitted to the gun..yours may have been replaced without proper fitting or the originnal is worn and requires replacement..Any of the Authorized Rem repair station can help to find your nearest one check with www.remington.com. With The magazine release was made larger. The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 & 742 is that after much use the receiver rails will get worn. while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. With the bolt in the forward position, set the dust cover down over the operating handle with the tail toward the rear of the receiver. relieving pressure You can see the front As a result, many shooters have difficulty accurately firing rifle. The Model 742 began as a Model 740 chamber. lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. barrel and the recoil guide. - AR15.COM User Panel Log In Register Home View Full Site Forum Tools Code of Conduct Forums AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry Archives Equipment Exchange Firearm Resources Guides & 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the One thing to development paths until the December 7, 1941 Japanese Read Next: Take Heart, Your Remington Pump Gun is a Find Deer Rifle. Chambers get dried out from firing and most people use a to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. It If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is operation. This caliber was added to the rifle line in 1993 and lasted until 1996. The rifle had a 22-inch barrel and a four-round magazine. Advertising both guns. receiver panel. from the gun. 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