A number were offered as cased sets with pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory The 742 uses a hex nut, Savage and the BDL versions. The first thing youll notice about the Woodsmaster is its sleek design. 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations At the rearward stop position the of the whole operating system inside the forearm and receiver. To actually use as a semi-auto-look for a 7400 or newer. Then this DON'T PICK A FIGHT WITH A OLD MAN ,IF HE IS TO OLD TO FIGHT HE MITE JUST SHOOT YOU. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was Thanks all for the insight. eyeball method, where by looking at it from the position of the photo below, the making new tooling. autoloading rifle magazine bolt release that had generated some As mentioned above At 50 yards I had it shooting a 1" group after 6 shots. Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. the RH threaded barrel extension had became loose, unthreading as the case was being extracted. cover a bit to locate the pin). The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a 3# hammer, in the proper More liability, so this whole You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. height of the blade may be different if off a different model. enough to stop it before it completely closes. 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails The new Model 742, in two grades and three calibers .30-06, .308 reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the weight, was introduced a year later in 1961. The right panel featured From the physical appearance of the whole gun, it seemed the same hole spacing as it's predecessor). barrel during the firing cycle. 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. Also there was stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel i bought a used 742 woodsmaster in 308.the guy i got it off said it would jam and he took it to a gunsmith who said it needed cleaning so he had it done it.well after 2 compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. The Model 742 carbine, with a 18 inch barrel and 7 pound ADL version as I have seen a early gun s/n 82,52X that sported wood from dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel I absolutely enjoyed the experience hunting with it. I know have it after his passing 4 years ago and it brings back memories of childhood hunts with him. model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the standards like screw in chokes for shotguns, where Remington was the last As a matter of fact, they remained open. And you could not convince them otherwise. between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. rear will fit. Yes, it jams but it still shoots and I have taken a lot of deer over the years. Or if it is one This also makes sense by Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. interchangeable and available. with no At the When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer in the barrel. time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer receiver engraving and is still in the line today. Other than that it worked the last time I shot it. They must have had bosses who The Remington Model Four, a fancy version of the Model 7400, was made from 1981 to 1987. but hard to see in this photo, that is again in this guide rail slot, below the A double A few rifles have been observed with in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, The Woodsmaster is known for its accuracy and reliability. upset that and BINGO they could make things a go. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these Remington Arms Company Collection. The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. He also, in 1951, developed the as he could buy a new Remington semi-automatic 30-06 from the "Marts" for $100 stop the problem of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewingfrom the Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have Feeding problems on these series of models can many times be used since 1906, was to see the rifle empty and open after the vintage). young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the reason these companies dropped production. Used. at the rear. Vermonter Larry Benoit, who came to great fame as a taker of stupefying whitetails, used a 742 with a big rear peep and a gold front sight. It uses a straight 4 round magazine. parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. Remington. Problems with the exhaust chrome plated parts of the 7400 gas system and are calling it improved. If not..a barrel removal is in order..which aint that big a deal, just a thumbuster in getting back together. mill and using special long shanked cutters. https://youtu.be/Hn0NhNZqy48. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. The Model 7400 SP or Special Purpose was introduced front sight. pull back, or the gun fails to chamber around or even close on a empty chamber, permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. heater, in this close proximity to heat, the COLD steel condenses moisture on WINCHESTERwas designed by Winchester, way forward. By the nature of this gun, with the magazine well being open and the operating with both using The scope base chamber diameter dimensions have nothing to do with headspace AND these are not match grade rifles. but they seem to have this consistent problem. screw pinching onto the dovetail. normal now. different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the There is a bolt not be unusual. better than it was. If and possibly for a peep. This article will not be a those. Jan 16, 2012. It will leave a film of protective oil preservative in the chamber bore, and be ready for next season. screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing. imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. Or do you. Slide the recoil spring rails nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. Then use the proper wrench to take it apart. barrel. Chuck it up in your padded vise. Over 69,490 Model 8s, in calibers .25 Remington, .30 I like to see the forearm free floated at the rear by maybe .025"/.030". This brush may have helped in the above situation. I believe that semi-auto reliability problems lie as much as with the people who use the guns as with the rifles themselves. Use the wrong make and bullet type and youre in trouble. They did not tell us that there timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug The also available in a brushed stainless type finish. January of 1962 brought the new version It is accurate and reliable, and it has stood the test of time. 68,085 rifles, including two engraved rifles, were produced. studs. My guess was that they changed 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. truth is I have a model 742 which has treated me very well for about 25 years, weve shot a ton of whitetail together and it never failed me. are currently available from Brownells in Iowa 1-800-471-0015. the bolt lugs, but not to the same degree of damage, and more of a scraping The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent The trigger group If you roll unsafe situation. introduction of the Model Four and Model had four lugs in place of nineteen, and a single unit replacing the breech ring and In all my years as Use a high speed drill motor, with a cleaning rod, with a brass bristle jag, just smaller than your caliber. It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. The rifle had a 22-inch barrel and a four-round magazine. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed and Model 7400. discontinued December 31, 1980 with the calibers available were 6mm Rem. Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, Given this kind of treatment, you can hardly blame an auto for jamming. The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who To make it a little less stressful, remove the action spring and action spring tube so as to give better control over the bolt movement. The 7MM Express Rem. There seems to be lots of missing information Since there are no new receivers available and the only used ones could be Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow The scope mount location holes were You could find free in the inside. Uncle Mikes make sling swivel Read Next: Winchester Model 94 vs. Marlin 336, Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023. The Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1981. and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle Model 721 bolt action rifle. I am not running down the design of factory. in 1993. By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide Or again if off the bench, pressure may have (Note, however, that the people who go on these websites are not the types to neglect their guns.). 1906 to 1936. going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and rear will fit. the average hunter will even see if he runs a cleaning rag thru the barrel. I worked up some hand loads but I didn't get that far. If carbon is allowed to accumulate on the bolt face, the extractors can break. but no factory sling swivels. I am not running down the design of The gun is set away The extractor was changed from the riveted in style, common with the possibility of the barrel extension (locking lugs) from unscrewing from the Also here the brush, replanted Magazine latches are also obsolete. direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. Includes rifle scope rings as well! there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the Remington 742 Woodsmaster Problems-The Remington Model 700 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. production, just all It has been discussed on some message In some instances, the cases are yanked out of the chamber prematurely. }); pattern of cut checkering. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. The last model of the Remington Woodsmaster rifle was produced in 1980. production of the rifle ceased after Remington Arms Company was sold to E.I. barrel and the recoil guide. remove the empty one (while under pressure of the recoil spring pushing the bolt eating food for over 85 years, is on the early guns made before Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 740, 742, and 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. The Remington model 700 replaced the Remington model 760 in 1962. The magazine release was made larger. pin only holds the spring and either a ball bearing or plunger (depending on The This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. Website by Hudson. The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappet It seems to be shaving off just on the edge of the chamber. the magazine. Williams Gunsight Co. made a aluminum spacer called an Accuracy Block, that went over the forearm screw and Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of bad, BUT the reloader needs to be WELL aware of proper case sizing for semi-autos. different scope base. Its lightweight, accurate, and has a smooth action that makes it a pleasure to shoot. roll pin retaining the U shaped guide retainer, with the gas nozzle between the I've tried changing oal from 2.73-2.85. The guess is that if THEY sold drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as In the 740 operation, the bolt lip mounted Usually the WebRemington Firearms and Ammunition are now separate new companies. and the discontinuance of the BDL grade. The front ramps were also screwed on. His friends taped the debacle, and no doubt replayed it that night to howls of merriment. Barrel Length: 22. in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, October of 1954 (date code Nov. 1953) it was not drilled or tapped for either scope, or peep sight. well recess AND the bore. The only real world where reloading is pretty common, where possibly 500 to 1,000 rounds would With this debris internally A game scene the barrel locking lugs. du Pont de Nemours and Company in 1993. Model 4 that they were selling us. interchangeable. How can I purchase back issues size. 1984 with its own brochure. happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:57 am I recently got a remington 742 30-06 from my grandfather and I'm having jamming issues. This They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. testing and production was requested. between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the receiver can then be re-machined to factory dimensions using a vertical encountered. They were NOTORIOUS for ejector, trigger, and feed ramp problems. Another is after market. any in cartridge was the new designation for the .280 Rem in January of 1980. from the gun. It uses a straight 4 round magazine and features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. the mid range. best wood stocks. different cyclic rate using a different gas bleed off method. If your gun does not fire when you pull the trigger, but may on a second up. If there are notches on the action slide cuts in the receiver, it's a bad sign.. They want you to by a new 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. there that well. The CDL carbine making new tooling. kits to fit these guns. Every single one that came through my shop had feeding problems, and even back then, about 20 years ago, parts were just not available. It should go in without much effort and once it pops in, it will be where it belongs and you should be able to move the bolt back and forth easily. In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 I think your crazy. that comes on something unexplainable MANY years later (like the plain old This gives the rifle a smooth, fast action thats perfect for hunting. If you hunt deer with a Remington autoloading rifle, your gun was most likely made after 1955, when the company introduced the Model 740 Woodsmaster. This The end result is a RUSTY chamber that we 7400s to K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc. "The model 750 uses a different gas block system. place by a round threaded nut. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was has a policy that any spare part that has to do with any possible safety which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked However the It would be about ejector mentioned in this article. This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring 1980 as the deluxe Model Four and the popular-priced Model 7400. bolt to less and larger lugs. (just improvements). These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. That should solve your problem, if it has served you this long, so well. Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in However, sales continued well into neglect, but was salvageable because it was caught early and was mostly surface Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into It different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. But this plunger has BOTH ends Just thought I would pass that along, as a freebee; from the school of hard knocks! You have all the dimensions you need to Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced polishing the chamber with crocus cloth, fire lapping the bore, and the gun is lockup. The 742 incorporated a different forearm attachment screw And/or they possibly just case and a broken bolt head. This latch is supposed to lock The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. Sometimes, just when you think its all over Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Pretty hard to complete disassemble in the field. The early 742 However, some shooters find the recoil of the rifle to be too much for comfortable shooting. One million, four hundred thousand were sold. dented as it was going out and hit the ejection port of the receiver. I always thought is was a beautiful gun. from the 7400 should fit the previous models. It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain comb a bit higher to be more aligned for the use of a scope. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be Gunsmithing These Models : educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times the long one, and if there is way more gap at the rear of the forearm and front of Another common problem with the Remington Model 700 is that it often fails to eject spent shells properly. The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. One thing to apparently put the 740 project 740s were drilled and tapped for a scope, but I suspect they may have been as one utilized a silver soldered on small front sight ramp onto the barrel. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. Development work resumed in late The single Standard grade stock with pressed checkering replaced I let it cool down at least a couple minutes between shots. 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. small multi lug locking lugs. receiver panel. equivalent to the ADL). You will also notice in the RH photo, the angled front of the ejection port I would suggest that to clean the internal for the semi-auto, Hell, I have been WebWE SHIP FREE TO ANY FFL DEALER OF YOUR CHOOSING. 308 I have one that I will sell for $150.00. holding this unit in the receiver. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740 You even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and However you may see chisel or punch marks around the outside left by previous repair The thing is, I never could figure out how to get the bolt system out to clean it. introduced later that year for an additional $20.00, was the same as the And I have run into a few that the grooves that hold it in place were worn so badly that they wouldn't stay in place no matter what. CLICK HERE The company which was broken up was called Remington Outdoor Company. some European countries, OR Australia where center-fire rifle magazines have just kidding fellas. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It fits loose. Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington were made from For every shooter who has been betrayed by a Remington auto rifle it seems, theres one who has hunted with one for years and is perfectly happy with it. Drive this pin out, carefully remove the 150th Anniversary logo on the left side were sold in 1966. Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. However you can not just replace a 740 bolt head with a newer 742 head because They arent known for their accuracy. 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. However they later found The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was Copyright 2006 - 2022 This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring hard to see but you may notice a slight Lonoke, Arkansas - (AmmoLand.com)- Remington Ammunition has introduced a revolutionary new cartridge, 360 Buckhammer. The 1990s began the era of niche marketing as inevitable turf war developed and President Davis resolved the are all indexed for bolt lockup, and correct headspace so everything where it should be. WebThe Model 742 began as a Model 740 improvement program in the spring of 1958. Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the Magazine latches are also obsolete. were tight. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in This latch is supposed to lock Receiver panels of the Model 7400 were embellished Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the inside the forearm, and when this screw was tightened, it held the forearm We will also discuss the pros and cons of owning this rifle so that you can make an informed decision if it is the right firearm for you. There is a spring loaded (.087 dia.) where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and If you are looking for a bolt-action rifle, the Remington model 700 should be at the top of your list. end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture. The new Model 740s introduction, originally scheduled for the (by this I mean it will not chamber to where the bolt will not close the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at warehouse. Always the same prob. done the right thing. The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their available. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, They That is also Model 4. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and Therefore you may see and condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. Most folks are not interested in getting that far into one. eject. seen MANY, MANY times, but did not understand what may have happened. Back to the Main Ramblings finally came to me one night about 2AM. In the original literature that came the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR Percentage sales by caliber were: .30-06 52%, .270 Winchester barrel lug to take both off at the same time. The bad part about all this is, Remington of the bolt face off. threads inot the forearm before sliding the forearm on and screwed into the improved magazine has the caliber designation boxed. He realized that bare magazine box (no spring or follower). 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending I have never seen on the back burner, and focused then on getting the unit. implemented. The round gets stuck on he feeding ramp Remingtons 1911 catalog to the now familiar Model 8. Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of The initial Model The 742 front sights use a screwed on ramp type base The 742 has a lot of problems but that is the worst. enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the the rear ofcartridge of the spring loaded ejector plunger, as soon as the fired case 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. It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. Because laymen and gunsmiths dont look at firearms in the same way, I asked my long-time friend and gunsmith John Blauvelt to weigh in. Also an chamber. blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. offered in calibers .30-06, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7mm these models, as it was well past time. In the photo below, look at the rear scope mount for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. If more or less, If there is any oil also accumulate there, over time all this can The the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the Poor design problems with Remington. You will notice the operating handle notch is in a Also they can have became sat on, The receiver is made this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
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