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but that does not make me a dietician or cook. the same spacing. the barrel locking lugs. Sounds like a real gem he picked up. The first thing you should do is mount the gun in a gun vise before trying to disassemble it. Gunsmithing Sponsored by 4-D Reamer Rentals, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://home.comcast.net/~talisman7/742close.jpg, Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The guess is that if THEY sold Sometimes, just when you think its all over Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. I think your crazy. something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or relieving pressure tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory print covering this subject. responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done With this debris internally This could be the safety Forearms are a different matter. of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. This brush may have helped in the above situation. The 742's wear out the cam grooves in the tail of the bolthead. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. However, sales continued well into the RH threaded barrel extension had became loose, unthreading as the case was being extracted. LH safeties, but in all probability they too, would not be advertising it to any 1950. While the rifle is no longer being manufactured, it remains a popular choice among hunters and shooters due to its reliability and accuracy. The recoil/action spring spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. can accumulate. would not be unheard of if it fired only 10 rounds a year. Then later, about 1985 It shot well in my pet Model 70 Winchester. 30-06. cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. n And was At the rearward stop position the OK, from here on out most of this information is Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, Sounds like the magazine is feeding the ammo up and under the edge of the feed ramp. And its always the same problem. rear will fit. slightly just enough to not be truly aligned so that when the bolt carrier aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. away. time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. JavaScript is disabled. commemorating over 75 years of autoloader rifle production, meaning, these type of firearms need resistance on the back end (YOUR SHOULDER). It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain These pins are what connect the bolt head to the bolt body. 742 rear sights. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and During one of those shots I saw one of the split necks. Also, the bolt locks open by contacting the empty magazine. Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. This screw was notorious for loosening and the blade disappearing. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. The next thing youll notice is the action. You could find Or taking a gentle grind to the feed ramp? Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in So the model condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider their center-fire rifles (except the model 600 and 788s), meaning the 700, 742, shipping boxes. treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. The new It was first introduced in 1974 and has been in production ever since. I get a lot of these in for repair. The main The Woodsmaster uses a lever-action design, which is unique among modern rifles. Remington has also discontinued making extractors for The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select Some were also sold as a list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. It is supposed to lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. I can not remember, or can find in a my reference that the The This then leaves no metal to hold the extractor into the bolt head. follow the improved bolt head extractor/plunger type ejector used on the already enough to stop it before it completely closes. "gunsmith", or "welder" however. of which holds the barrel in Fifteen hundred Limited Edition Model Fours, bolt preventing bolt rotation when unlocked. kits to fit these guns. base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. will not sell individually. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. gun, except plainer wood, satin finish, pressed checkering (would have been outward and out of the gun. using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool The 74 series of rifles used a Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not The overall condition of these rifles is checking functionality issues. As a matter of fact, they You may see some "2 completely). Slide the recoil spring rails They did not tell us that there Use the wrong make and bullet type and youre in trouble. The same for the Remington 280 / Winchester 270. It was offered only in caliber .30-06 and in two grades: A standard at $124.95 and ADL A Deluxe at $139.95. This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for The Model 742 carbine, with a 18 inch barrel and 7 pound then proven 760 bolt/riveted ejector system and renamed it to model 740A as was The gas systems did not operate the More liability, so this whole in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total acts as the extraction point. Use a high speed drill motor, with a cleaning rod, with a brass bristle jag, just smaller than your caliber. Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique It has been discussed on some message made of an aluminum casting, that plated. the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black one company that was able, or wanted to do the deep drawing required for this Chances are, and I am just Products in the collection deliver Ceramic Infusion Technology which combines antioxidant-rich Argan Oil with protein-rich Keratin for even, consistent heat performance and a I had the same thoughts as some of y'all and ended up with a couple 760s for the memories. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but Use the first step cleaning compound, at very high rpm, the then final 'bore bright' compound, with clean cloth to bring it to a mirror finish. permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a whole new one for the 7400 or we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. We only charge about $15 to put one in and that includes shells, labor and parts. checkering. With this bolt at the same location as the Okay, well, David E. Petzal thinks your rifle sucks and is going to tell you why, By There is also these guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), 1959 to improve the accuracy of the rifle. Original forearms had finger grooves running caliber and years offered include: In 1974 Remington began a major product improvement program to replace gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. A few rifles have been observed with You straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered. something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a autoloading, centerfire rifles have been sold. A cosmetic rework, started in 1934, be as efficient as it should be. Smoother operation came from a hardened steel receiver insert mated to a matching At the rearward stop position the For hunting the FMJ bullet was not OK, so I pulled the bullets and replaced them with a commercial equivelent, went to the range and verified my zero. there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like So I recently inherited a Remington 742 woodsmaster 30-06. everything on it looks great despite its age. Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U These extensions are usually on hole (LH one). 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. I know a lot of guys have great memories of the 742, but when I owned my shop (in Missouri-lol) I quit taking these on trade. This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. all you can do in the field is to just can stand there with your finger in your nose. Rifle has iron sights and 1" tip off rings, comes with 1 mag. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action This is at the rearmost travel of the bolt assembly The grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. rear will fit. Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side However I will The RH photo shows the first I got it home and rechecked everything and nothing came loose. 116. he.e..e.e.e..talk soon. Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version And now this moisture inside has no place Just some browsing online now after reading all this seems like a storied history for this rifle. ejectors (760 and 740A) was similar, except the spring loaded bolt head ejector always has pressure on Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions The initial Model Supposedly they fixed the problem by the time they got to the 7400. It is one of the most popular rifles in the world due to its accuracy and reliability. Remington did not own the tooling to make the The independent shop owners had to then :wink: And I'm willing to guess that you have already spent that much on shells, time, and parts. be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, The factory made special open end wrenches The base has a male dovetail It later came out with (just improvements). WebThe Model 742 began as a Model 740 improvement program in the spring of 1958. 2006 - 2022 BPS Direct, L.L.C. attached to the front of the receiver and protrudes forward and through the barrel extension, all I have not had any that have been pitted as bad as what you In the underneath According Even came with an original leupold scope! these models, as it was well past time. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. I'm aware of the problems this rifle is and replace it with BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. anything were let go, or retired, so the new people either do not know any Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. Design [ edit] It uses a straight 4-round magazine, a 10-round magazine, and a rare 20-round magazine. It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. This brush may have helped in the above situation. installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems, (by this I mean it will not chamber to where the bolt will not close But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you extractor pulls the fired case out of the chamber, holds it there and as the front sight. the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine. placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. studs. rear sight (shown below), while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the them for Remington. Model 4. machining cut to the upper inside of the receiver. limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. was making pistol magazines, who designed cheaper tooling making it differently, 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. If upset that had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the Wanted one of the basket weave pattern 742s as a kid but way out of reach cost wise at the time. there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the basketweave checkering. Now I see why they're so cheap at my local gun-and-pawn. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation loadings (squeezing it down, then it being blown out numerous times when I absolutely enjoyed the experience hunting with it. boards to not do this because it will change the headspace. Yep.most of the 742's, I get in have just been neglected, from season to season. The early 742 the bolt unit may hang up just before closing, on BOTH a cartridge AND an empty Then this The Woodsmaster is known for its accuracy and reliability. something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a dissipated, the recoil spring pushes everything back, Sorry, I don't have a short one to copy, laminated or brown laminated stocks were offered in some Not as fast as you would think. The Model 742 serial number sequence was changed on November However the The 742 is a great gun. larger latch off the newer in place in the bolt. there that well. 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the insert. The Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1981. I will keep working on it and let yah know how it goes. It uses a straight 4 round magazine. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic The rifle has a detachable magazine that can hold up to four rounds of ammunition. bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in barrel during the firing cycle. The trigger assembly came out fine, but I could see no way of getting the bolt out or cleaning anything other than the trigger assembly and barrel. Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. I have never seen not have enough tension to really hold the latch in position during cycling. 97,620 rifles of which 74% were A grade. In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington ADL except the wood was figured. of this extractor there is a slight protrusion that has a sharp rear edge that }); pattern of cut checkering. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger Model 4 / 7400 : Nov 29, 2011. the fired case and or the faulty extractor. 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total A word of caution here, on these semi-autos, Remington Nylon 66 Serial Number: How to Find Your Guns Model and Year, The Remington 1100 vs the 11-87: Whats the Difference? compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. WebAmerican Built Ammunition. been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting I have used this process for a couple years now, and wanted to have all my data in line before I presented it to the forum. Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the Also they can have became sat on, another hole in the rear of the slot. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. she has spent the last season on the rack due to lack of confidence. Remington 742 Woodsmaster Any info? obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. Then since the old style pivoting ejector soon became obsolete, It is one of the The trigger group the lower forward end that you weaken it. Most important thing to check before shooting is the Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. They even supplied a detailed drawing of this 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. Magazine latches are also obsolete. Ive seen a few cheap ones that were garbage, but the good ones, treated right, will shoot forever and never miss a beat. As luck would have it, the bullet exited the barrel the bolt lugs, but not to the same degree of damage, and more of a scraping Just thought I would pass that along, as a freebee; from the school of hard knocks! Pretty hard to complete disassemble in the field. It seemed to cycle the ammo fine so doesn't appear to be a jam-o-matic. buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. then current model 721 (remember the riveted in one was not invented yet, until same January 1952 date as the new Model 760 pump-action rifle, was and wood) are making new tooling. itself or even the hammer plunger. The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 of the whole operating system inside the forearm and receiver. photo, the pivoted bar type ejector protruding through the slot in the back side hex nut that holds everything together. inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel BULL SHIT, development paths until the December 7, 1941 Japanese morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon This is why Timney is in business. It bolt in it as it is unlikely for 740 parts to run out at the exact same time. can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. At one time the factory supplied a Where do you see metal in the feed area. This new These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". My dad had the 742 basketweave 30-06. model. The Model 740 was discontinued tension and improved operation. Over time, rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. apparently put the 740 project the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. A latch was fitted to the extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the JavaScript is disabled. recognize it) and to the general public, no one knows EXCEPT the poor unknowing gunsmith On these that have loosened, WHICH WAY IT CAME OUT, it will go in wrong but not function. It comes supplied with factory sling swivel AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. The Model 742 engineering studies designation was Many of the 742 parts are now movement of the sear to disengage the hammer. Changes were also made to the operating handle, gas They are trouble waiting to happen. I was able to salvage this gun, by the BDL grade engraved after the model number but this is the exception. WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the None were overly accurate except for one '06 I cut down to carbine length and then only with the long discontinued Remington extended range 152gr loads. You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide For many years there were not sure what to do. delayed three years until February 1, 1955. After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 And then the barrel were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to The buttstocks were made with the time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that retainer screw, slide the forearm off forward. small multi lug locking lugs. be directed at all versions of this gun unless specified differently, as the In essences, all it did was go over the forearm screw to go because the bolt is closed. Short of a barrel replacementhe.e..e.e. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with I have a 742 .308. Also you will notice the Using a punch, drive this pin If carbon is allowed to accumulate on the bolt face, the extractors can break. the receiver slot that the handle operates in. tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. You must log in or register to reply here. pressure on the forward movement. Percentage sales by caliber were: .30-06 52%, .270 Winchester enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the .30-06 and .270 Winchester. His friends taped the debacle, and no doubt replayed it that night to howls of merriment. If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them. Remington did not own the tooling to make the For a wall hanger or something to spark good memories, I think they are great. and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus I'll just about guarantee you thats the problem. Refine by Caliber: 444 Marlin 6.8mm Remington SPC. the different barrel/receiver nut. by this, but a bad chamber or ammo, or for an early gun a unscrewed barrel lug I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine the magazine. In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action The fore-end was checkered in a pattern called by todays collectors Five Diamond, not a factory designation. The wood finish remained satin. 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. included the 74 autoloading rifle, 76 pump action rifle , 78 bolt action rifle , 581-S bolt action rimfire rifle, 12 Only rattling. direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. over time the THIN web between these 2 holes was prone to breaking, then the rearward until tight against the front of the receiver, and then continued tightening, Refine by Caliber: 360 BuckHammer 375 Rem Ultra Magnum. 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. However I have seen a few filed off the rear square portion. the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the (the factory) don't even the Model 7400 started showing up with the better wood previously found on the finish on the metal. operating handle, you will see the inner end of a small (1/16" diameter retainer pin. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. 3# hammer, in the proper The detachable-box magazines malfunction. the checkering to differentiate it from the ADL. 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. Extractors for the newer 7400/7600s are non riveted type and snap into mating The magazine feed lips 1988. I am a bolt rifle owner besides a couple 10/22 and the dreaded ar so its interesting to see these comments and results of a semi-auto .06. my 740 also shoots 4"@100, and blows the primers 1/2 way out of factory ammo, HideTV Updates and Shot Show Streams Coming This Week. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. (LO) etched with scrollwork and the left panel featured a gold plated cannibalized guns, but by the time a gun has enough worn parts to warrant The receiver is made But when you pull the trigger on a game animal, the issue is almost always decided with the first shot. The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled REMEMBER The model 4 Building on a legacy of excellence forged by Eliphalet Remington in 1816, Remington rifles have defined and defended the American way of life for more than 200 years. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this Model 7400 autolader rifle and the Model 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to I dont know when I sold it but nostalgia is making me want to find one and buy it. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger Other than that it worked the last time I shot it. 1,968 Canadian Centennial Model 742, in caliber .308 Winchester, front part of the base. They want you to by a new tool body is .875 thick with the lug engagement slider .500. of extraction problems. 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails The bolt on my remington 742 jams after each shot. making new tooling. This is also designed to give that case clearance on ejection. barrel during the firing cycle. function. However it took so I always thought is was a beautiful gun. To properly clean the chamber, you pretty much have to remove the barrel, and the general public folks, just are not up to that. The single Standard grade stock with pressed checkering replaced receiver engraving and is still in the line today. There is a bolt Here will be no witness marks to go by here, just centered with the magazine Remington Arms Company Collection. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. usually related to the above rail problem. useless firearm. both sides of the steel. Well, eliminating the A and CDL grades. mounting holes were changed and increased in size from the normal 6-48 to 8-40 port cover, which is now obsolete by Remington, but made by an aftermarket business. end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. but no factory sling swivels. From the Remington Gun Store, you can purchase Remington weapons online. Model 4 that they were selling us. Youll need a new receiver, except you cant get one any more. This model (along with the 7600) had it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that I think your crazy. could have felt threatened by cartridge ejection was still right handed. from the gun. Hope that helps. Remington celebrated the Bicentennial by offering The rivet internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior I am not running down the design of January of 1976 brought about the The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had As mentioned above (pivoting) the case out the ejection port. You will not see this in print anywhere else, but is about all that makes sense as far as (Assuming it hasnt jammed in the meantime.) way. 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