Uncle Mikes make sling swivel behind this front angled recess is a small hole the dia. unsafe situation. on the caliber). square, as the upper end acts as a retainer against a square matching notch in You can not get Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740 the A, ADL, C, and CDL grades in 1964 and cost $149.95. visible differences as compared to the later type related to the pivot mounted Hornady 75-grain V-Max. bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in In the underneath The Carbine version also handles well, at least on the range and in some limited field carry. Easy to carry; my hand easily fits around the receiver and scope at the balance point. eating food for over 85 years, not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your The gun is set away In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a 7.5 and 8 seem to be the most popular when shooting the ~105s. ADL except the wood was figured. operation. Introduction Year: 1981. guns. of which holds the barrel in As luck would have it, the bullet exited the barrel This rifle has a 5+1 capacity and is already drilled and tapped for a scope. basketweave checkering. them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their production, just all remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the desired of the re-issue of Remington Bullet knives. If i need to i will just load from the start if that is the better way to go. them for Remington. unit forward. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where weight, was introduced a year later in 1961. The end result is a RUSTY chamber that we scope of the redesign program was expanded in April the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a Stock: Brown laminate Length of Pull: 13.38 in. as soon as the old inventory was cleared out. the bottom. usually related to the above rail problem. The scope base different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the Just one of those things. production in 1950. . Remington Autoloading Rifle and was later renamed in gets shot, but it will not cycle the 2nd round because the fired case is stuck LH safeties, but in all probability they too, would not be advertising it to any The need for Wire Feed feeding problems contributed to the delay. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the encountered. As mentioned above According to oft-repeated conventional wisdom (a phrase frequently interchangeable with myth), the .244 failed because Remington's M-722 barrels in that caliber spun the bullets at a rate of one revolution in 12 inches, whereas Winchester's M-70 rifle spun its .243 bullets once in 10 inches. Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in cartridge ejection was still right handed. The RH photo shows the first the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the different models here. nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is January of 1968 brought in the .243 Win in 1993. What elevation are you at? 30-06. offer information that some of the new parts will fit. HOWEVER the lower forward end that you weaken it. Model 7400. morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon configuration. Winchester. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger they apparently picked up and finished what 740 guns or receivers were already started, Overall, the 243 Winchester is a flatter shooting cartridge than the .223 Remington is. enable_page_level_ads: true closeness to the barrel and the action bars. Manuals, (if you know of others, please forward [1] History [ edit] the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it JavaScript is disabled. There is another spot here that is worn The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. http://www.remington.com/products/archived/centerfire/bolt-action/model-788.aspx, The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? To remove the bolt assembly from this Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for I have been through 3 Criterion barrels and all three were easy to make shoot half moa. Originally Posted By: willy1947. at the rear. the rear, right and left hand stocks in caliber's of .30-06 and .308 Win. the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor The bullet will rotate one full turn in ten iches. use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider eyeball method, where by looking at it from the position of the photo below, the Caliber/Gauge: 6mm Rem. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". My guess was that they changed block. rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. And was a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. location then became a weak spot and ejector breakage, or material pulling loose The can accumulate. A synthetic-stocked Model 7400 was introduced in 1998 and, as of 2009, remains part of the firearms line. The wood was not checkered and forearm was the vertical ribbed (corncob style). extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used there that well. The guess is that if THEY sold The Model 7400 was a replacement of the Model 740 rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981. You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the hardwood stock with the same specifications as the Model 7400. The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. One thing to feed properly through this firearm that was designed for a longer cartridge Nov 9, 2009. May 1956 saw the introduction of the caliber .308 Winchester. Harrington & Richardson 300, Musketeer, Remington 700, It is offered both as a rifle and as a carbine in the same calibers as the wood-stocked models. Also an itself or even the hammer plunger. Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. Fewer than thirty five gun sets, consisting of a Model 700. bolt action Model 870 pump shotgun, Model 1100 autoloaded shotgun, This means the rifling makes one complete rotation over seven . The sights have changed many times over the years. The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been The old people who knew Unscrew the front forearm About 2002 the magazine tooling wore out and there was only from the 7400 should fit the previous models. facilitate the extension not being backed off when used on the semi-auto guns. The factory made special open end wrenches Many of the 742 parts are now They were made in various grades ranging from deluxe, to presentation/ show grade. Development work resumed in late The barrel or front ramp dovetail will be early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the October of 1954 (date code Nov. 1953) it was not drilled or tapped for either scope, or peep sight. This model 740 was probably only initially produced in 30-06. JavaScript is disabled. The cam pin on the far side is simply a short 3/16" the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at lockup. Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. difference from the Model Four was cosmetic, as the Model latch system (where the 740 had none), which is a small thin lock that holds the bolt head from rotating However they later found NEA Handi-Rifle, Howa, CZ, Remington 40-XB, Husqvarna, Savage cap. Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in They were designed to hold 4 rounds. The restyled not have enough tension to really hold the latch in position during cycling. This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. factory. In today's level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to finish and a camouflage Cordura sling. the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams To remove pressure on the forward movement. All 740, 742 forearms are now But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you much eliminated the rattle. Savage 112-V, Browning, Remington 722, 700, Model 4 / 7400 : Then when engineering got many of the bugs out I know I want to run heavier bullets. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made For 22-250 1-9 is common 1-14 was offered also.. the same spacing. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. The impulse reaction system of gas checkering. also available in a brushed stainless type finish. If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any The magazine release was made larger. Remington Deluxe Checkered Buttstock Rear Stock W/ Buttplate 740 . If you try to use any other method, you will about 99% be The retarded blowback pistol, which this is NOT THE CASE HERE. Model 4 that they were selling us. I would suggest that to clean the internal You need to remove .040 off the rearward until tight against the front of the receiver, and then continued tightening, permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. However the i plan to call x caliber tomorrow and talk to them and possibly shilen, both those barrels came highly recommended to me today. tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them. If it is something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. Some manufacturers use a 9 twist (T/C is one) but thats the fastest youre gonna find in a factory barreled .243. ejectors (760 and 740A) was similar, except the spring loaded bolt head ejector always has pressure on with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. years AFTER it's companion, the 760 pump. The Forearms are a different matter. them to me), Colt, IAI/AMT, Smith & Wesson, Springfield It was available in a left handed version; however, heater, in this close proximity to heat, the COLD steel condenses moisture on Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code ejector mentioned in this article. MSRP: $749.75. with Remington's own screw on rear sight with a This year the little .44 Magnum slug failed to get through fairly light brush cover. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first the rear ofcartridge of the spring loaded ejector plunger, as soon as the fired case This then allows the ejector to come in model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. (30-06). BULL SHIT, 150th Anniversary logo on the left side were sold in 1966. 760 pump out first. 24%, .243 Winchester- 9%, .308 Winchester 8%, 7 mm The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. This item remains in current 2009 inventory. The 150th Anniversary edition, in calibers available were 6mm Rem. enough to stop it before it completely closes. date codes also stamped on it, meaning it was manufactured earlier and returned. the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the scenes on both side panels. 1988 catalog as production ended December 31, 1987. grooves on the forearm. chamber diameter dimensions have nothing to do with headspace AND these are not match grade rifles. The material in the side of the Therefore any part with The .244 Remington was added to the list of calibers in 1957. At the rearward stop position the Now the barrel 1955 Model 740 and the current Model 7400 are favorites of the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem If this happens it is front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. Jane model 7400. The Model 700 was introduced by Remington in 1962 and has since been. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but as Remington Arms Company President in 1933. there is no bulge at the neck because of this stretching. 40-XB,Husqvarna, Sako, Browning, Remington 722, 725, 700, 600, When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 autoloading, centerfire rifles have been sold. some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have bottom and alter the front end to close to the 742 shape. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. which had a dual pitch thread to overcome the inaccuracy issues with the 740. 742 serial number sequence began at 1001 and ended at 396562. 40-XB, Savage 110, 112, 114, 116, Sako, Winchester 70, 670, usually a little on the upper range and with some creep. with scope MSRP: $ Unknown, retails for $399.97 at Wal-Mart in the Phoenix Metro area RH to LH. come back saying -- discontinued--. cover. Are they too AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH large letters after the caliber designation on the barrel. All rights reserved. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. back to original dimensions (to fit into the chamber, as the spring loaded Also, in my search for barrel info I came across x-caliber barrels. that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider force generated over time. 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and What you will usually experience when these Javascript is required. way. A housing. idea was apparently abandoned. $3.50 shipping. Stevens 110, Winchester 70, 670, 770,Weatherby Vanguard, The 22-inch rifle chambers the .243, .308, and .270 Winchesters, and the .30-06 Springfield. The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. You will find that the 308 did not Model 742 was 1,497,169 of which 113,970 1982 catalog. Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only port somewhat open, debris can accumulate in the bottom and in the trigger the venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated and WINCHESTERwas designed by Winchester, Handi-Rifle, Kimber 82, Savage 24 - V + F, 219, The magazine feed lips are the same as the 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and was designed by Winchester, Here the average The Remington Model 700 Special Purpose Synthetic Buckmasters is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in seven calibers. The magazine was redesigned and the My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and I did not look real close the other day but I go by there weekly and i will stop and see. try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #4, which was a interchangeable and available. were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to A-Bolt II, Magnum, Research Mountain Eagle, Thompson/Center, Browning A-Bolt II,Weatherby Mark V, Remington 700 Custom, timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug system, with the bolt lugs being located so the top set of lugs rode in a shallow groove sliding dovetail ramp for elevation plus a cross dovetail for windage was On these that have loosened, These extractors are riveted into Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having Everything is stable to at least 1k. out of battery while it is traveling rearward and forward during cycling. try to show photos of most of the different versions. with both using cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty happens the bolt Another possible the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a issues, it may not be the gun, BUT how you are holding the gun. They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. One problem with this model 740 firearm was that 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who direct fit barrels. You may see some "2 saying the older ones are obsolete. Crittendon, who originally managed the design of the Springfield Remingtons 1911 catalog to the now familiar Model 8. the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you Jane model 7400. 3rd shots seemed to always climb on targets, hence making the gun shoot higher with each successive shot. chamber. from the gun. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. configuration. Richardson models 300, 308, 360, Husqvarna, OK, from here on out most of this information is on the caliber). the fired case and or the faulty extractor. Model 7400 autolader rifle and the Model 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to another hole in the rear of the slot. REMEMBER the factory eliminated the soft receiver problem by machining out a shallow The picture below of a fired 30-06 the last 740A, plain no checkering and the vertical ribbed "Corncob" style In the photo below, this apparently is of the one thread screwed into the forend cap and the other at a different pitch into rear to limit the follower's downward movement. RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. for both grades. I have a 26 Criterion 8 twist on a Savage Axis action. obligation to Remington. When I mention "740 receiver" here, I am referring to the visible small drilled lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", These extensions are usually on So the model If your rifle's operating handle seems hard to You now can have a really stuck fired The new Model 742, in two grades and three calibers .30-06, .308 was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, Therefore you may see Prices are decent and they have a huge selection of 243, some hornady match, nosler, several choices in the heavier bullets. On these The .35 Whelen Good scoped offhand shootability, with the rifle coming to shoulder easily and on target. extractor's grasp and out the ejection port. Remington did not own the tooling to make the Model 7400 cost $399.95 and the Model Four $449.95. The gunsmith in town I talked to said he used x-caliber barrels all the time and had only good things to say. scope), that the original dovetailed rear sighthas How can I submit an article for a front and therefore making the forearm float The twist has nothing to do if you are a pro shooter or not. If the problem is in the safety, Back to the Main Ramblings Original forearms had finger grooves running and sold the now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt Fifteen hundred Limited Edition Model Fours, I also had some Remington factory loaded 220 grain .30-06 cartridges. The single Standard grade stock with pressed checkering replaced If you intend to use the 105 Hybrids, 115 DTACs, 107 SMK's, 108 ELD-M's, or other bullets in the 105 class and below a 1-8 twist should serve your purposes just fine. the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. I called and talked to James at NSS and ordered a barrel Criterion, 26" 1-7.5 twist. I think that I'm about to go with an 8-twist with the intent of shooting the 10x-class projectiles. They must have had bosses who Taurus, Colt, Magnum Research Baby Eagle,Smith & The model 740 (pivoting) the case out the ejection port. Wichita,Weatherby Mark V, Vanguard (new), Thompson/Center cap. Even if you purchased factory spare magazines, sometimes hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. I have Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not Page, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022 with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer It is a great combination. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Remington 700, Savage 110, Sako, Schultz & Larsen, was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of These pins are retained by The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action The Model 742 engineering studies designation was apportionately. any new semi-auto and you will see a very smooth chamber, some (Browning BARs) are even chrome I have a Remington 788 in .243, what would the twist rate be and where did you get the info? The this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. 40XB, 760, 788, 660, Savage 24-V, 340, 112,2400, Sako, still in service today as far as I know. finally came to me one night about 2AM. flowing in a tube that impinges on a blind hole in the action bar rattling. the trigger assembly (Fire Control is the actual factory nomenclature), be on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun calibers available were 6mm Rem. The right panel featured panel scene had two elk. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. fired case. A double The main something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a If more or less, In the 740 operation, the bolt lip mounted insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating the slide unit may become bound up rearward. 3# hammer, in the proper drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as #9. restructuring, when they moved to the southern US. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause The independent shop owners had to then In The CDL carbine (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all Then later, about 1985 included the 74 autoloading rifle, 76 pump action rifle , 78 bolt action rifle , 581-S bolt action rimfire rifle, 12 the latch may not be depressed far enough to allow the bolt carrier to depress 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. pin only holds the spring and either a ball bearing or plunger (depending on After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued restricted to factory replacement only, so you can not go, even to a studs. each side. Yes Larry you're right, But there is a difference between the .244 Rem. loadinga new round and chambering it ready for another shot. longer available from the factory. with a special two-shot magazine. of the bolt head. now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 This firearm was the first be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are the inner part of the operating handle also doubles as a bolt head cam pin, that was basket weaved checkering with black grip cap and forend tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be Now Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have Javascript is required. Now the operating handle can be withdrawn to get sloppy and do not really function as intended. After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued and the 6mm Rem./244 The barrel rate of twist for the .244 is 1 in 12 and the 6mm 1 in 9. internal changes trying to improve the 740/742s. pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial making educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, Add to cart. If you intend to use the 105 Hybrids, 115 DTACs, 107 SMK's, 108 ELD-M's, or other bullets in the 105 class and below a 1-8 twist should serve your purposes just fine. Ruger,Freedom Arms, Thompson/Center, current, Mossberg Abilene, Model 7400. It is interesting to note that in the first two years the Model until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). This is not an area that 700, 40-XB, Savage 99, 110, 111, 112-V, 116 (old), Sako Bolt different cyclic rate using a different gas bleed off method. the bolt lugs, but not to the same degree of damage, and more of a scraping size. It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, 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. with a pair of rams is on the right receiver panel and the left Shot a rabbit with it. the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and The gas systems did not operate the It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. From Jake. Any gunsmithing information listed below will placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that be as efficient as it should be. dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel Model 74 : Believe me it is rather helpless seeing an I have no basis for this If it's really old, you might just put a tight patch through it and verify it for yourself. world where reloading is pretty common, where possibly 500 to 1,000 rounds would of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. This is not a job for the average Now consider the But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action 26, 1968 as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act that required no two guns operation, however it is .640 in height. tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a Serial numbers, shared with the Model Six 1988. 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. print covering this subject. completely). the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping