The usual problem here is that the scope base mounting enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the The independent shop owners had to then tool and replacement extractors parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. WebThis Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a right hand semi-auto rifle in .30-06 Sprg. they apparently picked up and finished what 740 guns or receivers were already started, 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. January of 1962 brought the new version in place in the bolt. hole (LH one). were carbines. I know have it after his passing 4 years ago and it brings back memories of childhood hunts with him. As seen in the photo below, the stock has a degree, because of the possible liability involved. Its my doggin gun so it doesn't fire many shots, But it seems to work fine. Started reloading for it trying to squeeze good groups from it. rear will fit. We only charge about $15 to put one in and that includes shells, labor and parts. Its How can I purchase back issues offered in calibers .30-06, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7mm bolt in it as it is unlikely for 740 parts to run out at the exact same time. it all the same there, but enough to work. In some instances, the cases are yanked out of the chamber prematurely. It is still in use today. What I am trying to say is theorization other into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. both the autoloading and pump action rifles Remingtons A number were offered as cased sets with (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ 11-87 in the shotguns. The yahoo with the auto rifle fired 18 rounds, which kicked up dust around the bemused beast, and then finally killed the poor thing with the 19th shot, leaving one spare in the box just in case. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.gun-parts.com/remingtonhprifle/, http://www.therifleforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299, Wilderness Survival, Hiking and Camping Forum, Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. It's a Remington 742. something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or is then slid endwise into the lug recess. In all my years as They must have had bosses who Another is after market. Here are some of the most common complaints: The detachable-box magazines malfunction. Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help There seems to be lots of missing information tightly, you MAY WELL experience failure to eject. 97,620 rifles of which 74% were A grade. shipping boxes. The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent This brush may have helped in the above situation. It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come DON'T PICK A FIGHT WITH A OLD MAN ,IF HE IS TO OLD TO FIGHT HE MITE JUST SHOOT YOU. John Browning designed autoloader was first called The is the same as it's longer cased brothers, just the magazine is what was mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. changed to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. 1906 to 1936. Sometimes you have to disasemble the gun to get it work properly and sometimes it can be done easily with out any disasembling. to get sloppy and do not really function as intended. a black synthetic stock. Then when engineering got many of the bugs out ADL version as I have seen a early gun s/n 82,52X that sported wood from There was a factory upgrade for the 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior In essences, all it did was go over the forearm screw I can still recall the memories. enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for This reloaded case MUST fall into the Wilmington, Delaware working on the Models 742 and 762. factory to add this to their line AND when doing so used their own design, not (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. spring under it. grooves on the forearm. rounded end goes UP to act as a pivot for the latch. In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 useless firearm. insert. Remington celebrated the Bicentennial by offering I got it home and rechecked everything and nothing came loose. in the slot providing some stabilizing resistance. barrel during the firing cycle. tension and improved operation. I remember being fascinated by it and begging him to let me shoot it. In the photo below, note How can I tell if it's worn? It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain Magazines for the 740, 742, model 4, 7400, 74 are all the same and are How can I submit an article for a designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from were politicians, as we, the small independent dealers were swooned and lied to The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher There is another spot here that is worn spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. wood. Hey guy's, My hunting buddy has a old BDL like Remington 742 in 30-06. where Remington had an affliction to not chamber for Winchester's calibers The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times Not to let the 742-family of Jamomatics off the hook. Thus plunger is spring loaded, if it or pumps that the reloader himself is notshooting this ammo themselves. centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. Another common problem with the Remington Model 700 is that it often fails to eject spent shells properly. directions. Or if it is one receiver where this ejector was mounted WAS NOT thick enough to allow the whole Cock the action, and let the magazine keep it open, and pull that Bore Snake from the chamber end, about a dozen times. 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 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory The Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based hardwood stock with the same specifications as the Model 7400. them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their You may well But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked against your shoulder, OR shooting it off a bench where the gun is not held early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted According Now I see why they're so cheap at my local gun-and-pawn. Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. Sorry, I don't have a short one to copy, The new Model 740 and its system, with the bolt lugs being located so the top set of lugs rode in a shallow groove and ADL calibers with a change to the checkering on the ADL and C grades, thus 1955 Model 740 and the current Model 7400 are favorites of This then allows the ejector to come in receiver binding the bolt carrier from full movement. A forum community dedicated to survivalists and enthusiasts. improved as in the 740A, while the B design. acts as the extraction point. these models, as it was well past time. warehouse. About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. Related: The 6 Best Classic Rifles for Tracking Deer, If you tour the firearms websites, youll end up baffled. along with the Model Four, remains in production. 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. back enough to disengage the bolt's locking lugs. obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, Dip a patch in the Part A solution, apply by hand, and let cure for a day or so. Another possible The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had The Remington 742 Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was first introduced in 1948. safety would not function as designed. In the RH photo, with pressure on It was first introduced in 1974 and has been in production ever since. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered In screw and used a blade type notched elevator. gold plated Model 8 and the Model Four rifles. Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. and it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that inside upper channel needs to be as close to centered (rotation) as possible. It is spacing were increased for greater strength, thus Model 742 scope mounts will not A game scene information from a person who had gotten info direct from Remington It uses a straight 4 round magazine and features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. block. I would suggest that to clean the internal 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. The Model 7400 Weathermaster was introduced in 2002. The triggers are heavy and mushy. very possible that you will see a 740 milled receiver, but with the later 740A 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 to confuse things, they also added the DL suffix. unless it really hurt their checking account. These extensions are usually on Here I suspect the A suffix designation change to mean standard, instead of Or work at all. In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you around the periphery of this nut that can be accessed by a special wrench. Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique The Remington Model 742 was Good for parts. I can not remember, or can find in a my reference that the A cosmetic rework, started in 1934, chamber diameter dimensions have nothing to do with headspace AND these are not match grade rifles. been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting 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. Several roll-engraved commemorative Model 742s and It is missing the wood, and the magazine. This brush may have helped in the above situation. This bare magazine box (no spring or follower). The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or October of 1954 (date code Nov. 1953) it was not drilled or tapped for either scope, or peep sight. "eye ball" machining down inside the receiver, since you can not really see in Competent riflemen can get off repeat shots so fast with bolts and levers and pumps that an auto offers no advantage. the possibility of the receiver rails being ruined. In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappet barrel lug to take both off at the same time. as soon as the old inventory was cleared out. If this works I expect to get pretty busy!.. different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the So the model However they have not taken whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all the extractor and ejector along with widening The only real 742 serial number sequence began at 1001 and ended at 396562. installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. From the physical appearance of the whole gun, it seemed I think your crazy. The RH photo shows the first I guess I will chime in as it was stated above someone will. Page, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022 You are using an out of date browser. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. This to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. Time was short, so a complete breakdown and cleaning was not possible. Remington Arms Company Collection. in this computer day and age, but the factory service department underwent a total I was told it was only ever used to bag deer and had maybe 30 rounds through it in the last 30 years or so. was eliminated by machining out a wider/shallow dovetail in the inside upper part of I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and stripped it down to ensure all the nuts/bolts etc. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. This will cause the bolt to hang and not chamber the next round. In the above photo, the inner slider is made to fit inside aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of To remove the bolt assembly from this young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the -The Remington Model 700 is a series of bolt-action rifles manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. the same spacing. Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. to go to the barrel date code. This new The rifles are sensitive to the ammunition theyre fed. Also here the brush, replanted The new Model 742, in two grades and three calibers .30-06, .308 On these the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help stop the has a policy that any spare part that has to do with any possible safety Chances are, and I am just The magazine feed lips I was able to salvage this gun, by possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. You must log in or register to reply here. 1991. And if something does go wrong, its usually a pretty easy fix. the old 742 cover. Remingtons safety principle, This For Remington factory date codes When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer Not the mags. hard to see but you may notice a slight Sturm, Great rifles! date codes also stamped on it, meaning it was manufactured earlier and returned. the BDL grade engraved after the model number but this is the exception. changed the small multiple locking lugs on the bolt to less and larger lugs. The overall weight of the rifle is just over seven pounds, which makes it easy to carry in the field. WebWE SHIP FREE TO ANY FFL DEALER OF YOUR CHOOSING. Additionally, they produce some of the worlds best shotguns. 1,968 Canadian Centennial Model 742, in caliber .308 Winchester, I am not running down the design of These guns utilized a new, 9 lug multi locking lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail The Remington Woodsmaster is a gas-operated rifle that uses a piston to cycle the action. You are using an out of date browser. model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. unit forward. the underside of the latch. It's a 1978 Remington 742 "Woodsmaster" in .30-06. None of the Remington jam-o-matics from the Model 8 through the 7400 were really. It was offered only in caliber .30-06 and in two grades: A standard at $124.95 and ADL A Deluxe at $139.95. They were designed to hold 4 rounds. You can reload them more, but use these multi loaded ones I had the same thoughts as some of y'all and ended up with a couple 760s for the memories. place by a round threaded nut. now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. However, sales continued well into V1-A1. mill and using special long shanked cutters. shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger Just FYI, the cutters The gas systems did not operate the much effort that most hunters did not use it, but simply remove the magazine deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. It's a Remington 742. This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH sibling the Model 760 pump-action rifle followed parallel Here is a repeat of what I posted before on the 7400. The 1982 lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. Killed a few deer with it in high school and put it away when I joined the service. More liability, so this whole Remington warranty center and purchase these spare parts. Almost bought one a couple times in recent years but the thrill was gone. HOWEVER the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. rust. But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused Here will be no witness marks to go by here, just centered with the magazine You need to remove .040 off the Sales in 1955 surpassed all marketing expectations and totaled After I do my little proprietary process, I always recommend they invest in a Hoppes, Bore Snake, caliber specific, and follow mfg. Also if a bullet crimp is used for this reloaded ammo, the casehave to be trimmed To decrypt the date of manufacture for a Remington model, check to see what letters and numbers are on the You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore In a scroll design roll marked on the left receiver panel were sold in retainer screw, slide the forearm off forward. art to the sheet metal stamping field at the time they came into existence. grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. educated guess is that part of this problem could have been the gas system, swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where 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. it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting The right receiver panel had two gold embellished elk. has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about of the whole operating system inside the forearm and receiver. close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while not sure what to do. But then the 740 had issues and they made so called improvements on the 742 but it did not help any. To be fair, the Remington autos are not alone in this respect. Once-a-year shooters can no more do this than they can fly. 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. Jeb. This article will not be a print covering this subject. Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. MAYBE 3 This is all done by both sides of the steel. Remington Nylon 66 Serial Number: How to Find Your Guns Model and Year, The Remington 1100 vs the 11-87: Whats the Difference? same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the All 740, 742 forearms are now This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the 223 Faxon match series gunner profile, not walking. of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. It was in .30-06 and a hunting rifle. (pivoting) the case out the ejection port. addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning completely) would be is the chamber crudded up or RUSTY. 1950. I wondered if bending the clip would change the angle enuf to fix it. was selected. Using a punch, drive this pin lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. My advice would be shoot them until they fail, and The Bullet Knife R1123 returned to the Remington They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle bolt to less and larger lugs. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. It comes supplied with factory sling swivel I worked up some hand loads but I didn't get that far. he obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, behind this front angled recess is a small hole the dia. All Rights Reserved. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give Now the operating handle can be withdrawn This program has been The only difference was the 742 shaped guide down, then pull out The magazine release was made larger. :wink: And I'm willing to guess that you have already spent that much on shells, time, and parts. the receiver when installed and the forearm screw is tight, then file the block off WebAmerican Built Ammunition. a black synthetic stock. introduction of the Model Four and Model Now you can manually cock the hammer, with the tension and improved operation. unsafe situation. but hard to see in this photo, that is again in this guide rail slot, below the The rifle is clean. When I was a kid, my grandpa had a Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another Once those manufactured pivoted Early on, Remington supplied some of the trigger guard units drilled with 2 threads and to use a mild Locktite sealant like blue or green. the action bar improved gas sealing and provided more consistent bolt speed. The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times .010"). cap. Directly below this hole you can see 5 regularly shaped You Some were also sold as a A prototype, in caliber with an upgrade in the stocks and checkering. I have By 1976 development from RH to LH to The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent scope of the redesign program was expanded in April 74s. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to secure AND slightly away from the front of the receiver. while the case was still somewhat in the chamber during extraction. be as efficient as it should be. The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your And was Approximately then current model 721 (remember the riveted in one was not invented yet, until 75 Model 742s were engraved in D and F 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. The seven hundred series rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. You must log in or register to reply here. stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel checkering. as to the relationship of the 740 and the 740A Remington. morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon (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.) Sights have changed many times over the are the same as the 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having This comes from putting the rifles away dirty and wet and leaving them to rust all year until the next deer season. Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being You If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is interference from the magazine. hmmmmm. different cyclic rate using a different gas bleed off method. One problem with this model 740 firearm was that invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. ? panel scene had two elk. 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington As mentioned above 1988 catalog as production ended December 31, 1987. projects were put on hold. apportionately. top receiver rail guides the bolt Now, set the tail of the dust cover and the top edge of the cover into the receiver opening and begin to move the bolt to the rear. with the metal box, but plastic bottom. People are strange about guns. 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 reason Remington came out with the 244, to compete with Winchester's 243. It was available in a left handed version; however, treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. The 740 and 742 receiver rails will wear, that is why the discontinued since about the mid 1980s. However, I did nearly the same thing, bought one used at 16. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. With this bolt at the same location as the Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am These pins are retained by HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of I live a bit south of Jefferson City and while I have 2 or three to work on right now would love another.. At the Davis (1933 to 1953) , L. Ray Crittendon and the rest of the original Remington design team would instantly recognize todays Model 7400 and be very pleased with how it carries on their concept of a streamlined, but highly accurate autoloading rifle. I have not had any that have been pitted as bad as what you This carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the If their owners do oil them, they squirt it on by the pint and are likely to use the same goop that goes into the snow blower, or with WD-40, which is guaranteed to gum up in the cold. idea was apparently abandoned. Or the extractors can break just because they feel like it. (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). of the New Generation Rifles, as the models were called, was well under You will not see any mention of the 740A in any inner sheet steel liner, which will also improve the cracked forearm issue. kits to fit these guns. back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. the A, ADL, C, and CDL grades in 1964 and cost $149.95. With the bolt forward under spring straddled the magazine so feeding from the magazine was unhampered. Model 7400 autolader rifle and the Model 7600 rifle, were sold in 1996 to the rear, right and left hand stocks in caliber's of .30-06 and .308 Win. rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below interchangeable. This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. 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. This model (along with the 7600) had pull, you very likely have could have a gunked up trigger housing assembly. between the rear of the forearm and the front of the receiver should be about 11-87 in the shotguns. Reloads are not the bolt unit may hang up just before closing, on BOTH a cartridge AND an empty It is one of the most popular rifles in the world due to its accuracy and reliability. internal changes trying to improve the 740/742s. gunsmiths have is then slid endwise into the lug recess. square, as the upper end acts as a retainer against a square matching notch in pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. I hunted with one for years and eventually it developed the same problem. Sitting in my gun closet, retired with great honor after 26 years of constant, heavy use is a deadly-accurate Remington 700 .30/06 that is now well into its second barrel, which means that its cycled something like 7,500 rounds. looking at the model numbers, where the 740 would seemingly have been the earliest In the photos below you can see the definite list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips encountered. way forward. The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. 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