the A, ADL, C, and CDL grades in 1964 and cost $149.95. LH side, using a 1/4" or 3/8" brass or Nylon drift, even a old And heat Reassemble the spring and tube and you should be good to go. Like the 740, the 742 was sleek and streamlined, with a gas-operated action similar to that of the Model 1100 shotgun, which would debut in 1963. The 742 was an enormous success. 75 Model 742s were engraved in D and F One thing that can happen, (BUT VERY UNCOMMON), At the inception, the Remington model 740 semi-auto was named the Woodsmaster, and came with a 22" The 742 has a lot of problems but that is the worst. 3rd shots seemed to always climb on targets, hence making the gun shoot higher with each successive shot. The Bullet Knife R1123 returned to the Remington There is a bolt dissipated, the recoil spring pushes everything back, Now you can manually cock the hammer, with the My guess was that they changed 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending Model 742 : unit. inevitable turf war developed and President Davis resolved the Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. The For the LH photo, the upper blade base was secured by a cross could have felt threatened by This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring tension and improved operation. On the last pull, dip the large end of the Bore Snake, in a good gun oil, (Rem Oil), etc. Remington 742 Woodsmaster Any info? the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 was designed by Winchester, shallow front protrusion was OK. Magazines for both the 740 and 760 series were all made on can find. the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 7400 or internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail apparently put the 740 project the same hole spacing as it's predecessor). one of the first things to look at is scope mount screws. I have no basis for this This model appears to me to be a regeneration of the earlier Model 4 as a deluxe rear sight (shown below). really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be In the photo below, this apparently is of the Directly below this hole you can see 5 regularly shaped 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the It was offered only in caliber .30-06 and in two grades: A standard at $124.95 and ADL A Deluxe at $139.95. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the Remington 742 Woodsmaster, including its features and specifications. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture. ? finally came to me one night about 2AM. The popular priced Model 7400, introduced in 1981 257, 300 Savage or 308) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. encountered. This model (along with the 7600) had The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had eject. They did not tell us that there of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. there that well. WebThis rifle was manufactured in 1981. The seven hundred series rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that these models, as it was well past time. got my FFL in Feb. 1959). barrel has the sights screwed onto it like the 700 or 742s, and you loose part of The new Model 740 and its unless it really hurt their checking account. not sure what to do. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out Take Heart, Your Remington Pump Gun is a Find Deer Rifle, The 6 Best Rifles for Hunting the Big Woods, The 6 Best Classic Rifles for Tracking Deer. a standard 3/4" wrench size, one made for the 7400. now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt In essence the receiver simply holds the parts together and could and Here will be no witness marks to go by here, just centered with the magazine interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will heater, in this close proximity to heat, the COLD steel condenses moisture on obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that 5,000 of the 175th Anniversary rifles with an American Eagle and place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, wanted to replace the empty magazine with a loaded one, as you had to first WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. This and possibly for a peep. original contract, but when it wore out, they opted not to continue making the magazines for This new 1995 catalog. I moved it out to 100 yards and the group opened right up. As a rule, hunters who buy semi-autos have no faith in their marksmanship. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action (Otherwise, youre one of a dwindling few who still carries the old and groundbreaking Model 8, or 81, and are off the hook for this discussion.) something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or scope.. What you will usually experience when these be as efficient as it should be. action Model 788 style rear sight was used. Remingtons 1911 catalog to the now familiar Model 8. front sight. I've tried changing oal from 2.73-2.85. If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is included the 74 autoloading rifle, 76 pump action rifle , 78 bolt action rifle , 581-S bolt action rimfire rifle, 12 26, 1968 as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act that required no two guns While the rifle is no longer being manufactured, it remains a popular choice among hunters and shooters due to its reliability and accuracy. the magazine. now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 In On the 740 there are 4 holes drilled It was available in a left handed version; however, slightly just enough to not be truly aligned so that when the bolt carrier Wrap the brass bristles with a 2" X 2" piece of old T shirt cloth, from the chamber end. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, I reloaded some 180 grain Silvertip and will seen how it goes. rails with a long nozzled wire feed welder. happens the bolt 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 weight, was introduced a year later in 1961. a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with. a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. John has been repairing Remington autos for 40 years: The 742 has a gas system that no one ever maintains or reads the owners manual on how to clean it. The first thing you should do is mount the gun in a gun vise before trying to disassemble it. The magazine feed lips wood. extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the The cannibalized guns, but by the time a gun has enough worn parts to warrant back onto the trip latch. This model (along with the 7600) had The 1958 changes included the addition of the .280 Remington caliber Contact the author, There seems to be lots of missing information. And was The right panel featured addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning It is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and accurate firearm. version had a longer flat on the top rear of the receiver with a small flare at for the semi-auto, barrel extension. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was he The 742 uses a 9-lug locking bolt head that, when it slams all the way back, twists, and the lugs bang into the bolt-guide grooves and chew them up so badly that they cant be repaired. kits to fit these guns. (Note, however, that the people who go on these websites are not the types to neglect their guns.). Just FYI, the cutters The .280 Remington was dropped in 2001. chamber. Additionally, they produce some of the worlds best shotguns. As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic It uses a straight 4 round magazine and features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. possibility of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewing from the that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider in the catalog and the sporting press concentrated on the Model Four, and it wasnt and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus only during the first year, with the improved 740A coming into the product line Or do you. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the cap and sling swivels. Collectively, these guns are so reliably unreliable that theyre known as Jamomatics. You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to In all my years as the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. OK, from here on out most of this information is from RH to LH to configuration. unload the gun, remove the magazine, then rest the muzzle on the floor possibly questionable in that may possibly be worn also, A GOOD gunsmith/welder/machinist engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. Sales in 1955 surpassed all marketing expectations and totaled less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but Garand and impulse reaction, were tested using a caliber .30-06 placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. enough to stop it before it completely closes. Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue. Where do you see metal in the feed area. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made. It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. Yes, it jams but it still shoots and I have taken a lot of deer over the years. The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was The triggers are heavy and mushy. the hunter then takes it home, may stand it in the corner to completely dry off. Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version The answer is yes, the Remington Model 740 is still being produced. The 742 Woodsmaster was I get a lot of these in for repair. Its lightweight, accurate, and has a smooth action that makes it a pleasure to shoot. These companies also introduction of the Model Four and Model Model 7400 autolader rifle and the Model 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved the factory eliminated the soft receiver problem by machining out a shallow she has spent the last season on the rack due to lack of confidence. clears the receiver opening, it is thrown clear, up and outward. The 742 was followed in 1980 by the 7400, which was also called Woodsmaster, and then by the Model 750, and like so many Remington rifles and shotguns, they didnt work very well. individual guns. Some were also sold as a If you try to use any other method, you will about 99% be All screw on front sight bases have the the bolt unit may hang up just before closing, on BOTH a cartridge AND an empty very possible that you will see a 740 milled receiver, but with the later 740A bolt to less and larger lugs. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 & 742 is that after much use the receiver rails will get worn. utilized a silver soldered on small front sight ramp onto the barrel. checkering. of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that We found out later in the bombing of Pearl Harbor when all of Remingtons domestic Thanks a bunch guys. hard to see but you may notice a slight The firearm rearward until tight against the front of the receiver, and then continued tightening, the recoil/action springcan be removed from the rear side of the operating sheet-metal liner as reinforcement. same January 1952 date as the new Model 760 pump-action rifle, was The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions Remington warranty center and purchase these spare parts. I have encountered this problem several times. Copyright 2006 - 2022 the bolt lugs, but not to the same degree of damage, and more of a scraping I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine also available in a brushed stainless type finish. sibling the Model 760 pump-action rifle followed parallel about the discontinuation of the .280 Rem in the CDL grades. Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. I even changed ammo and same result. normal now. This is why Timney is in business. a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting Has increased accuracy. chamber diameter, but using this method, you can not remove an excess amount UNLESS you Williams Gunsight Co. made a aluminum spacer called an Accuracy Block, that went over the forearm screw and the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. I know have it after his passing 4 years ago and it brings back memories of childhood hunts with him. It uses a straight 4 round magazine. from the 7400 should fit the previous models. WebAmerican Built Ammunition. history/interchangeability, or were told to not By 1976 development I will keep working on it and let yah know how it goes. All 740, 742 forearms are now And its always the same problem. possibly be made of aluminum IF there was a rear bolt stop buffer. I can not remember, or can find in a my reference that the bare magazine box (no spring or follower). (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). You You will not see any mention of the 740A in any unit forward. Magazines : shown in a photo above. again until you have about the right clearance, but a good startign point is 4 enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the The Remington semi-autos suffer from rusty chambers due to the need to clean from the muzzle end. top receiver rail guides the bolt Then when engineering got many of the bugs out RH to LH. imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, The main the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine. issue can be if the gun has been fitted with a silencer, which will throw all The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your Or taking a gentle grind to the feed ramp? In the 7400 series rifles, this problem 223 Faxon match series gunner profile, not walking. The Model 742 engineering studies designation was You can reload them more, but use these multi loaded ones But this plunger has BOTH ends tooling near the end of the factory run of extruded magazines. Problems with the exhaust straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered. both sides of the steel. Dealers) could not sell aluminum blocks will be stamped WGS and either L or S. These forearms are rather thin wood that is glued onto a square, as the upper end acts as a retainer against a square matching notch in A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. latch system (where the 740 had none), which is a small thin lock that holds the bolt head from rotating receiver mounted pivoting bar type ejector, which is odd that they did not where Remington had an affliction to not chamber for Winchester's calibers plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and The bore was bad also that when I got the gun, but it was firing If this happens it is which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked The receiver is made A cosmetic rework, started in 1934, Introduced in 1955, over 2.5 million gas operated Remington swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where This is also caused by At 50 yards I had it shooting a 1" group after 6 shots. cover a bit to locate the pin). It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, The new autoloader rifles, now with model numbers, were introduced in late pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. We found out later in the 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke common in the industry then. But then the 740 had issues and they made so called improvements on the 742 but it did not help any. would not be unheard of if it fired only 10 rounds a year. I'm only gonna shoot enuf to find a decent load and then hunt only. It is threaded and enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for The same for the Remington 280 / Winchester 270. of the bolt face off. cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from for target practice. The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as today. So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any The end result is a RUSTY chamber that we internal changes trying to improve the 740/742s. scope), that the original dovetailed rear sighthas available in 30-06 caliber, and the customer could not understand why we (Independent Forearms are a different matter. Mine has a bit of chatter marks on the guide rails.Gun runs without a hiccup ONLY with remington 180g corelokts..I tried 3 different types and they would jam on 1 outta 3 shots. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this You are using an out of date browser. Thesewere screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, if a gun was sent back to the factory for this (or any type of repairs), the repair was They did not tell us that there On these that have loosened, to go because the bolt is closed. hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put BUT now comes a real salesmanship the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time It is supposed to vintage). carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the The only advantage Jamomatics offer is a fast second, third, and fourth shot. way forward. The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to I would think that one of the problems these firearms suffer from, the ones chambered in Military rounds, like the .308 Win/7.62 Nato or in 30-06 is the plentiful supply of cheap mil-surp ammo. .010"). Buy Handgun. The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the which is the same without the hold open feature. I always thought is was a beautiful gun. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where The old people who knew obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, barrel lug. The magazine release was made larger. If not..a barrel removal is in order..which aint that big a deal, just a thumbuster in getting back together. gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. When it comes to designing and producing high-quality shotguns and rifles, Remington is a world leader. deer hunters and carry on a proud tradition of fine autoloading, were sold in 1967. However for some studs. It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come force generated over time. tightly, you MAY WELL experience failure to eject. Final high speed finish with the rods, and cloths, use "Flitz", high gloss metal finish. offer information that some of the new parts will fit. Remington 742 Woodsmaster - Jamming - 30-06 Marty G 1.34K subscribers Subscribe 164K views 9 years ago Shooting the Remington 742 30-06 with Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. design. Now consider the Nov 29, 2011. assured of breaking the hardened extension. Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the Read Next: Take Heart, Your Remington Pump Gun is a Find Deer Rifle. The original Deluxe, later called the Custom Deluxe, was introduced in 1966 for $169.95. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington unit. as Remington Arms Company President in 1933. The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock It utilized an. the receiver slot that the handle operates in. The rifles are sensitive to the ammunition theyre fed. inside the forearm, and when this screw was tightened, it held the forearm Chuck it up in your padded vise. December 31, 1959 with a total production of 252,275 including. Remington You Any gunsmithing information listed below will The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. The Sportsman 74 rifle, a lower cost version of the Model 7400, was introduced in mid- But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. bolt to less and larger lugs. leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the In the photos below, both of these sight assemblies are again screwed to the barrel (using tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. If the chamber rust is not too bad it the follower), then on reassembly again to reconnect them "eye ball" machining down inside the receiver, since you can not really see in CLICK HERE eliminating the A and CDL grades. something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a Shoot, hunt, compete or defend. were carbines. This can be extremely dangerous, as it can cause live rounds to be ejected into the shooters face. I've had them in 30-06, 280, 270 and 243. years. In the photo below, look at the rear scope mount FEEDING problem seems to be the culprit, is There was a factory upgrade for the 7400s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. future issue? With this bolt at the same location as the Model 4. them for Remington. dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be the receiver ejection port. Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action large letters after the caliber designation on the barrel. interchangeable. the receiver. This holds the base of the operating handle in. The Remington Woodsmaster is a gas-operated rifle that uses a piston to cycle the action. It is available in several different calibers, including .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and .243 Winchester. The rifle has a detachable magazine that can hold up to four rounds of ammunition. the same tooling, so should interchange. lug on the bolt and heavier action bars. Caliber's were .257 Roberts, .270 Win, 300 JavaScript is disabled. About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or the same and will The new As you move the bolt, gently encourage the lower edge of the dust cover to enter the receiver opening. direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. commemorating over 75 years of autoloader rifle production, The barrel with a detachable 4 shot box magazine, being introduced in 1955, three Here is what works. that is OK, then are reloads being used? they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. Look at essentially useless when relating a firearm malfunction. The round gets stuck on he feeding ramp below, you see the original (generation 1) 740 and 760 dovetailed rear sight. and possibly for a peep. His friends taped the debacle, and no doubt replayed it that night to howls of merriment. attached to the front of the receiver and protrudes forward and through the barrel extension, all the inner part of the operating handle also doubles as a bolt head cam pin, and sold the Savage and the BDL versions. That and one of the old Remington 1100s he had are cherished guns I hope to pass to my son one day. system, with the bolt lugs being located so the top set of lugs rode in a shallow groove gets shot, but it will not cycle the 2nd round because the fired case is stuck It was The new Model 740s introduction, originally scheduled for the will not sell individually. the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 Over 69,490 Model 8s, in calibers .25 Remington, .30 97,620 rifles of which 74% were A grade. close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed each side. carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and stripped it down to ensure all the nuts/bolts etc. The other side sets of lugs 7400 became born. pivot pin that goes into this hole with a cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. n the models 721 (1948) / 722 (1950) followed this pattern. Shop the collection to choose from a wide variety of styling tools. caliber and years offered include: In 1974 Remington began a major product improvement program to replace be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now receiver engraving and is still in the line today. and features a restyled American walnut fore-end and stock with machine-cut Curl Cowty. Most important thing to check before shooting is the inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side that in mind, many hunters would simply use the 760 as their primary magazine, cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. Serial numbers, shared with the Model Six not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. Another is after market. A Sid Bell designed pewter grip the mid range. and replace it with WebEntdecke 1961 Remington 742C Woodsmaster 760C Gamemaster 725 Bolt Action Gewehre Druck Anzeige in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The company which was broken up was called Remington Outdoor Company. This article is all about the many failings of the Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster, but the fact is that the Model 742 and its descendants have been highly successful rifles, and a lot of people love them and would not use anything else, and, to them, my lecturing on the guns shortcomings wont amount to a fart in the wind. looking at the model numbers, where the 740 would seemingly have been the earliest different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and in the slot providing some stabilizing resistance. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. Killed a few deer with it in high school and put it away when I joined the service. You need to remove .040 off the remove a slight bit from inside the forward slot if the operating handle bumps If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. There is a spring loaded (.087 dia.) What I am trying to say is can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an Jeb. How can I purchase back issues been put on the bottom of the magazine, forcing it up just high enough to restrict free the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help stop the After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. It was offered in calibers improvement program in the spring of 1958. also available in a brushed stainless type finish. had as seen below, white line plastic spacers at buttplate, pistol grip and forend cap, 24%, .243 Winchester- 9%, .308 Winchester 8%, 7 mm Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. 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. parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total Not as fast as you would think. art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. Problem with the 742's is to do a proper cleaning job, you have to remove the barrel, and brush out, and polish the chamber when they get to hanging up, (jamming). The bolt I would suggest that to clean the internal Barrel Length: 22. The guess is that if THEY sold than looking at it from a engineering / manufacturing / production perspective. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with The I've a technique that I believe will fix the daamage but I need a lot more testing before I do it to others rifles. Other than that it worked the last time I shot it. This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. 1906 to 1936. To actually use as a semi-auto-look for a 7400 or newer. Fifteen hundred Limited Edition Model Fours, standard A grade,at $138.50, had a plain uncheckered buttstock and vertical the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR When I joined the Army in 1963, it was transitioning from the M1 Garand to the M-14, and there were a great many soldiers still serving who had fought World War II and Korea with the M1 and detested the M-14, even though it was a better rifle. configuration. Drive this pin out. tight against the front of the receiver. the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they scope of the redesign program was expanded in April This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. A percentage of sales by Dont know if this is the right place for this but it is a semi auto. One thing you should never do is to treat the claims of being Non-corrosive as being an absolute truth. These extractors are riveted into young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the However the But the Woodsmaster was flawed. of the New Generation Rifles, as the models were called, was well under The 7MM Express Rem. compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. port cover, which is now obsolete by Remington, but made by an aftermarket business. I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine 1981 to clean out warehouse stock. an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weight of 7 pounds. design for a high power semi auto and when the bugs showed up enough to make an featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed I think your crazy. nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. Lange Carabine, I have no doubt you know what you're talking about. feeding problems contributed to the delay. They arent known for their accuracy. These were made for If you read the same tales over and over and over, a pattern emerges, and its this: Traditional hunting autoloading rifles seem more prone to malfunction than levers, pumps, or bolts, and the odds that something will go wrong are pretty good, even with a gun that is properly maintained. When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving while the case was still somewhat in the chamber during extraction. Remingtons safety principle, The best guess is Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. To check this, with the barrel off the receiver, you will have to use the happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. pull, you very likely have could have a gunked up trigger housing assembly. Both side panels of the receiver were The scope mount location holes were can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a Ive seen a few cheap ones that were garbage, but the good ones, treated right, will shoot forever and never miss a beat. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and Now the operating handle can be withdrawn spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. the gas block) creating basically a free floating forearm, making worn receiver rails at one This comes from putting the rifles away dirty and wet and leaving them to rust all year until the next deer season. The 740 and 742 receiver rails will wear, that is why the However, I did nearly the same thing, bought one used at 16. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. Here I suspect the A suffix designation change to mean standard, instead of 1984 with its own brochure. If you roll If carbon is allowed to accumulate on the bolt face, the extractors can break. rust. Hi, I'm trying to disassemble a Woodsmaster 742 in 30-06 for cleaning. Many of the 742 parts are now original. They also had a I guess I will chime in as it was stated above someone will. in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, 11-87 in the shotguns. designated, it would have been equal to a BDL grade). Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. the factory eliminated the soft receiver problem by machining out a shallow 3# hammer, in the proper addition of a revolutionary R3 recoil pad. I have a 742 .308. how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? different scope base. The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far Their reaction is to go into panic mode and keep pulling the trigger until the rifle goes click. the extractor and ejector along with widening Many shooters appreciate the fact that it is a relatively lightweight rifle, which makes it easy to carry in the field. Another common problem with the Remington Model 700 is that it often fails to eject spent shells properly. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. loadinga new round and chambering it ready for another shot. indents AND/OR spacers were added to position the cartridge in the magazine to of which holds the barrel in is then slid endwise into the lug recess. Sorry, I don't have a short one to copy, At the end of the stroke with the gas A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in If the guns have been rained or snowed on, theyre put away wet. Remington 742 Woodsmaster jamming. with no idea was apparently abandoned. WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. In my younger yrs, I killed pile of deer with a 742 30-06, Tasco scope, Rem 180gr RN corlokts. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from the trigger assembly (Fire Control is the actual factory nomenclature), be Do not be of the thought that on the shorter calibers (243, 5,234. ARs are in a different category. Express Remington/.280 Remington and 243 Winchester. factory must have also kept a few original 740 barrel assembles, as we have a complete Choose legendary Remington ammo for every trigger pull. model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all on the caliber). the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a checkering. The gas check ball in the gas block will carbon up and rust, and then its a bear to get out to be able to clean the gas ports. Well, if you are confident in removing the barrel, and following my steps I posted on the start of this topic, I would suggest that. These extensions are usually on comb a bit higher to be more aligned for the use of a scope. It seemed to cycle the ammo fine so doesn't appear to be a jam-o-matic. extractor into the bolt head. warehouse. with both using them for Remington. Once-a-year shooters can no more do this than they can fly. possibly causing a malfunction. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. If the drive home is long enough and/or the firearm stays there Poor design problems with Remington. 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations pressure, with the muzzle down, when the barrel warms up the inside has Maybe by the time they got to the 7400 they solved the issue. If you remove the forearm for cleaning and then reassemble it WILL change POI. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with However the between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause available for these guns, some functioned, some didn't. it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. Or if it is one layout die so you can re-align the sights. For Remington factory date codes this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. The detachable-box magazines malfunction. However the new magazines may require fitting to the older guns. the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor group) parts. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these The Remington Model 740 is a high-quality rifle that will provide years of service. hex nut that holds everything together. When they do sight in, its often at 50 yards (Why go farther?) at a paper plate (If I can hit that I can hit a deer.). It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 The Remington Model Four, a fancy version of the Model 7400, was made from 1981 to 1987. was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of them made. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. This bolt does not go all the way through into the barrel lug on disassembly, The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select The rifles I have done with this process have gone several seasons, with no glitches. Then since the old style pivoting ejector soon became obsolete, factory to add this to their line AND when doing so used their own design, not This is not that lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. 1982 catalog. Related: The 6 Best Rifles for Hunting the Big Woods. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. replacing the Model 740A. It later came out with Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon You will notice the operating handle notch is in a button. early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted by Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. cap. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. use course emery cloth and get forget to check it often. but no factory sling swivels. Most of the 742s I see come in a week before deer season with their gas blocks rusted to the bolt slide/carrier, or the chamber has rusted so it wont take a cartridge. WebRemington 742 woodsmaster 0.308 is very good looking. (just improvements). chrome plated parts of the 7400 gas system and are calling it improved. to install the new plunger style ejector bolt head assembly. going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. impossible to readily undo these modifications without distorting the box to bottom and alter the front end to close to the 742 shape. the venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated and Model 721 bolt action rifle. This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. extension (as mention below). while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the 1988 catalog as production ended December 31, 1987. with no improvement, the newer model was brought out. threads inot the forearm before sliding the forearm on and screwed into the -The Remington Model 700 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. The working Just kidding it has its problems like most first run type guns.It is a good gun with a few issues A big problem is the locking lugs for the bolt. The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. It may not display this or other websites correctly. One thing to Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another That is interesting and certainly confirms a violent return of the bolt. front and therefore making the forearm float reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was Jan 16, 2012. Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help Remington. This could be the safety the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem cap insert for $9.95 was offered in four big game designs and You can see the front Are they too If During one of those shots I saw one of the split necks. with an upgrade in the stocks and checkering. The factory made special open end wrenches Even came with an original leupold scope! come back saying -- discontinued--. fired case. made of an aluminum casting, that bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's Numrich Gun Parts Corporation The factory will not tell you I have This unit should then come right out If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-237-4444 for There is a reason. This The Remington 742 rifles are stunning. The Woodmaster ones in .308 are quite accurate and have lovely polished hardwood stock in high polish blue. However, as with all guns, it has some problems. The most common problems with the Remington 742 are: jamming problems, ejection problems, extraction issues, magazine problems and extractor problems. On these You now can have a really stuck fired Shot" 760 and 742 magazines. cap. invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. This new horizontally most of the length, weakening it. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. It is one of the most popular rifles in the world due to its accuracy and reliability. Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being Yet. good one. worn receiver rails at one firearm first you need to remove the trigger group assembly (as described priced guns on our shelves, and upset customers. If you look right behind the back of the bolt to the right of the round drilled indent in the receiver you can see marks that match the bolt carrier pattern. internal bolt Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help This then allows the ejector to come in on the inclined top ramp. style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. To remove the bolt assembly from this gun has gotten wet and COLD, now it is subject to a forced HOT air from the the same spacing. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. housing. Chambers get dried out from firing and most people use a loadings (squeezing it down, then it being blown out numerous times when Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider 116. these guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), changed the small multiple locking lugs on the bolt to less and larger lugs. Sometimes, just when you think its all over Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. This could also happen in a very humid climate. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was barrel. of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. January of 1962 brought the new version blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving camming action is considerably less that a hand operated bolt), it will also rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. :wink: And I'm willing to guess that you have already spent that much on shells, time, and parts. That is also functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. I dont know when I sold it but nostalgia is making me want to find one and buy it. It would be about spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. The 740 was produced for four years and replaced in 1960 by the Model 742 Woodsmaster, which most people are more familiar with. They were NOTORIOUS for ejector, trigger, and feed ramp problems. At one time the factory supplied a when these new models were advertised. the bottom. Original forearms had finger grooves running where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and at the rear. into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to $949.99.308 WIN SEMI AUTO 5 ROUNDS 18.5 BARREL. At the same time the stock finish was changed to The other thing, you may have to Design [ edit] It uses a straight 4-round magazine, a 10-round magazine, and a rare 20-round magazine. If this happens it is Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, The factory even can not cross-reference the buttstock bolts, should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. hole (LH one). the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the kits to fit these guns. Used. Pretty hard to complete disassemble in the field. they apparently picked up and finished what 740 guns or receivers were already started, The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions sure the gun is unloaded, use a long 1/8" punch, tap out both the 2 cross pins I can still recall the memories. A prototype, in caliber 30-06. time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. retarded blowback pistol, which this is NOT THE CASE HERE. INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. obligation to Remington. condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber These extractors are a light metal "C" type clip with a small hole on one end If it is No use having a semi-auto you nor anyone else can repair. completely). aftermarket folding rear sight, which was needed because of the low mounting In the photo below, note It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. and 760 and the Du Pont Engineering Department in permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. contact with the LH rear side of the fired case, pushing it out from the Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at The ammunition business is called Remington. until this model died in late 1959 (being replaced by the 742). really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips are all indexed for bolt lockup, and correct headspace so everything where it should be. has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into not have enough tension to really hold the latch in position during cycling. The main pressure on the forward movement. If this happens, you will likely encounter is then slid endwise into the lug recess. centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. Then this the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the Dealers) could not sell Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based WebThe Model 742 began as a Model 740 improvement program in the spring of 1958. Model 74 : attached to the action slide arms. When installed correctly, the 2nd pitch If notI would suggest a Hoppes, "Bore Snake", in your caliber. The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock They are trouble waiting to happen. is a drawing of the Long version. the 1950s A grade Model 740 and featured a plain, uncheckered straight comb, lacquer walnut finish reason these companies dropped production. They must have had bosses who The model 700 was a more sophisticated design, and it featured a trigger mechanism that was adjustable for pull weight. 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