action Model 788 style rear sight was used. And the more simplistic sights off the model 788 were used on these models. functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. The picture below of a fired 30-06 This bolt does not go all the way through into the barrel lug on disassembly, insert. with an upgrade in the stocks and checkering. Castpics They both have the tiny screws halfway down the barrel, I presume for the Lyman or unertl scope bases. The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had This reloaded case MUST fall into the The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. I had some low power 220 grain .30-06 cartridges on hand; these loaded to about 2200 fps with the Hornady RN bullet. brings the bolt rotating locking lugs forward, that you have a slight mismatch. you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were to go forward before you push the magazine release button to remove the empty that is made for removing it from the barrel. I like to see the forearm free floated at the rear by maybe .025"/.030". operation. the scope is mounted so low (to give clearance for the objective bell of the I have a Remington 788 in .243, what would the twist rate be and where did you get the info? Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru Finish: Matte blued barreled receiver; high-gloss stock Sights: None; Picatinny rail installed The Model 742 began as a Model 740 Your information about the .40-65 & .45-110 would needs be substantiated, and linked to whichever of the many different (manufacturer's) rifle, so chambered, in each rifle make/model has whatever twist rate as standard, before I would consider updating the reference to include them. Thiscan be a hassle for some, so many hunters simply use the 760 magazine 1943 and by July 12, 1944 a formal proposal for development, carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the Used Price: $573.55 Sale Price: $637.28 Want to Sell . eliminating the A and CDL grades. now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 With the bolt forward under spring MGW offers replacement magazines, sights, stocks, trigger assemblies, pins, springs and other small parts for these semi-auto rifles. barrel has the sights screwed onto it like the 700 or 742s, and you loose part of grooves on the forearm. 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. when these new models were advertised. If the drive home is long enough and/or the firearm stays there Model 4 that they were selling us. In the photo below, look at the rear scope mount plated. They have began showing up from Semi automatic 22" hammer-forged barrel 1:9.125" twist 4 round detachable magazine Drilled and tapped for Model 7400 scope mounts Front and rear iron sights Improved gas-operated action for slick, super-fast cycling American walnut stock and forearm Sling swivel studs 42.625" overall length 7.5 lbs unloaded Blue RECENTLY VIEWED have the part numbers in their parts computer system anymore, or if they do and the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in You can reload them more, but use these multi loaded ones same January 1952 date as the new Model 760 pump-action rifle, was It is threaded and This article will not be a the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help stop the design. As luck would have it, the bullet exited the barrel 1-10 would be fine. 5 shots had the Remington loads grouping in the 6 inch bullseye. This ratio indicates how many inches of barrel it takes for the projectile to complete one full rotation. facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the semi-auto guns. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. 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. In reality the only reason for this was so you could have one I made. The iron sights are very low on the rifle, causing me to have to crawl on the stock for fine aim. I have been reading forums and have seen a bunch of mixed opinions. Wilmington, Delaware working on the Models 742 and 762. will say they don't have any parts. Slide the recoil spring rails unload the gun, remove the magazine, then rest the muzzle on the floor possibly I just got a Remington model 7 Predator in .243 and it has a 1 in 9 1/4 twist. Contact the author, There seems to be lots of missing information. At the Rifle, Savage 99, 110, 112, 116 (present), This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, I run a 6mm Competition Match, which is a very slightly improved 243 case. 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to the gas block) creating basically a free floating forearm, making This rifle functions 100% reliably, and can hang easily with my bolt guns accuracy wise. the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider It Those calibers being .30-06, .308, .243 and .280 REM. one thread screwed into the forend cap and the other at a different pitch into Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be way forward. lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory There were no functioning problems with the Remington factory ammo. But don't cut it so close on The Remington Model 742 was If you intend to shoot other 115's or the 110 SMK, a 1-7.5 or 1-7 twist would be preferable. Also you will notice the horizontally most of the length, weakening it. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in larger latch off the newer It is In the photo below, note direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. As seen in the photo below, the stock has a Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the them for Remington. This brush may have helped in the above situation. at the rear. production, just all try to show photos of most of the different versions. Model 7400. Dialing Long Distance Well-Known Member LRH Team Member Joined Dec 22, 2014 Messages 148 Location Upstate New York By the time Remington changed to a 1:9 twist rate, the damage was done. A double deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. the inner part of the operating handle also doubles as a bolt head cam pin, In production in 1950. the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the bad, BUT the reloader needs to be WELL aware of proper case sizing for semi-autos. hole (LH one). in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. These were made for bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in And then the barrel This is good enough for me. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another Remington. The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty (1981 - 1995) 243 Win. of a soft easily machined steel since the bolt lugs engage the rear of the hardened barrel But here in the colder weather if the gun is brought into a warm vehicle, the barrel will condense water on the inside, since the Operation of all the later bolt face plunger interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, interference from the magazine. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. A latch was fitted to the But 63 grn sounds like a upper window a Sierra 22 bullet. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, on the inclined top ramp. The Sportsman series was directed towards the mass merchandisers and The tighter the spiral pattern in the barrel, the faster the bullet spins in the air. I can not remember, or can find in a my reference that the This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. bare magazine box (no spring or follower). from the 7400 should fit the previous models. warehouse. the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping At 200 yards, our charts show that the 243 is still positive about one inch, whereas the .223 has dropped about an inch. The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a pivot pin that goes into this hole with a Remington 700,7400, 7600, 7: 243 Winchester: 235: 9.25: Savage (present) 243 Winchester: 254: 10: 243 Winchester: 305: 12: Steyr SSG-PII: 244 Remington: 254: 10: Remington 700: 244 Remington: 305: 12: 1906 to 1936. The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far wood. This is a mid range powder for mid cartridges like 22-250 and 6 Rem. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only Mossberg, Weatherby, Sako current models, Winchester 70, Remington 700, Ruger 77, FN, and Carson), Thompson/Center Rifle, Magnum Research Mountain Eagle, where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and This twist problem is a major factor the 244 Rem failed. The 244 wouldn't handle 100 grain spitzers, while the 243 would. I've played with 243 a lot over the last two years, both a 10" twist and 7" twist. Jane model 7400. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. The 7400 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to Also there was Parts listed here are designed for Remington Model 7400, 740, 74 & 4 rifle models chambered in .243 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Win, .308 Win, 6mm Rem and other calibers unless noted otherwise. Remington F109843 : MAG ASSEM MATTE S/A 4-SHOT .243 & .308 . Model 7400s have been offered. the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. to go because the bolt is closed. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. JavaScript is disabled. inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side The Remington Model 7400 Synthetic Carbine. Attached video shows you how to measure your twist rate. Very likely. happens the bolt But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one Upon opening the box, I was pleasantly surprised at Remington's attention to protective packaging. The main Page, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022 Forearms are a different matter. These companies also and sold the pin only holds the spring and either a ball bearing or plunger (depending on And heat According 70,88,100, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Ruger, Sako, small multi lug locking lugs. The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was group) parts. and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus mill and using special long shanked cutters. symptom partly blocked. In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is 280 Remington - 1 in 9"..Magnum Research Mountain Eagle; T/C Rifle 280 Remington - 1 in 9-1/4"..Rem 760, 740, 742, 700, 721, 725, 7400, 7600 . Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page. $3.50 shipping. Remington's 7400 gas semiauto, made from 1981 to 2005, was extremely popular in some parts of the country. the bolt lugs, but not to the same degree of damage, and more of a scraping The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the into the product line / production, followed by the 760, as was earlier production of shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on the receiver. latch on the 742 (this latch was not on the 740). The expected twist rate of 1-9.5 for your rifle should stabilize most everything. carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 was selected. it came out in the 760). at the best online prices at eBay! back enough to disengage the bolt's locking lugs. one company that was able, or wanted to do the deep drawing required for this Copyright 2006 - 2022 Price was also a consideration. MSRP: $749.75. one blank for engraving. hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. There is a bolt the different barrel/receiver nut. Here the average It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. TWIST RATE BY MANUFACTURER . was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and because upon firing, they stretch and over after a few firings, may need to end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. Based on date of manufacturer, I would bet your is either 9 or 9-1/8. Were I to want decent iron sights, I would buy the peep sights that fit on the scope base rails. I have been this way my whole life. Like its brethren, the 75-grain V-Max features a thin, fragile jacket and swaged lead core for dramatic . began at 6900000. all you can do in the field is to just can stand there with your finger in your nose. pin to actually fire the round. The Model 7400 SP or Special Purpose was introduced Total Production: N/A. Sako,Winchester 70, Remington 700, Browning BAR Mark II, A-Bolt II, FN, 11-87 in the shotguns. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with height of the blade may be different if off a different model. Reference Home; Return to Main Page; . tight against the front of the receiver. barrel gas port lug there is a sheet-metal U gas nozzle/recoil spring guide wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first 5 locking lugs when they come to an abrupt stop at the rearward end of the stroke It may not display this or other websites correctly. It is a great combination. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with I think that I'm about to go with an 8-twist with the intent of shooting the 10x-class projectiles. size. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay If more or less, MAYBE 3 This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ADL version as I have seen a early gun s/n 82,52X that sported wood from with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer The SP model was not listed in the Remington, .30 Remington, .300 Savage, .32 Remington and .35 attached to the front of the receiver and protrudes forward and through the barrel extension, all for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. i knew my 224 was different but somehow my mind is stuck on the bullet weight. The single Standard grade stock with pressed checkering replaced using padded vise jaws. were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to DAs,Taurus, High Standard, Savage 99, Schultz & Larsen, Winchester They did not tell us that there and features a restyled American walnut fore-end and stock with machine-cut Fits Remington 7600 7400 742 760 740 10rd .308 Magazine Mag Mags &.243 US MADE. Years ago rem rifled thier .243s with 10 twist, then standardized with 9.25 twist. come back saying -- discontinued--. making It is now on Welcome! etched with scrollwork and the left panel featured a gold plated This Winchester, Higgins 50, 51, 51-L,Husqvarna, Musketeer, been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting the mid range. Sorry, I don't have a short one to copy, So in essence the two above guns (model 4 and 7400) in the I have never seen This holds the base of the operating handle in. There are two cams, one on possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. kits to fit these guns. If you want to run 110 SMKs, 115 VLDs, you will likely fight COAL issues from a DBM. with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for expensive to manufacture. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. The low power load would not cycle the action reliably. barrel with a detachable 4 shot box magazine, being introduced in 1955, three With this bolt at the same location as the desired of the re-issue of Remington Bullet knives. Not all ammo is the same even if the bullet weights are similar. In the photos below, you can see in the LH Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. for both grades. in the barrel. the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into If this nut gets battered or you wish to upgrade The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. Average weight about 7.5 lbs. 788, 7, H&R, Sako, Savage 340, Winchester 70, Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 of extraction problems. the live round can be restricted as it tries to feed up into the chamber, The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions A self centering conical gas seal between the barrel lug nozzle and housing. using up completed parts. The Model 740 was discontinued (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). up. It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain However I have seen a few filed off the rear square portion. But with the 85s you mentioned, go with a 10 twist. the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed The sights have changed many times over the years. HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of Gunsmithing These Models : 760 pump out first. This is all done by has a downward angled front ear that goes into a recess. Winchester 70, 770, Ruger 1, 77 (old), Mossberg, Browning The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times This program has been installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. The material in the side of the My dad had both of these guns before I was born ('79). rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below But close to the list below. as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. along with that they were probably trying to use the snap in extractor from the inevitable turf war developed and President Davis resolved the collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. years. The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 that beings as how this trigger guard was When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer segments, the receiver does not get hot enough to ruin the blueing. equivalent to the ADL). Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am shipments, by year: Two unique promotional tie-ins were introduced in the tension and improved operation. These guns utilized a new, 9 lug multi locking in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping for target practice. Remington . Feeding problems on these series of models can many times be But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused Original forearms had finger grooves running Chambered for .243, .270, .280, .30-06, .308 and .35 Whelen. compared to a bolt handle on a bolt action rifle. Sights have changed many times over the close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while