release button on the bottom to override this feature. The round gets stuck on he feeding ramp degree, because of the possible liability involved. Other than that it worked the last time I shot it. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only They also About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or Directly that in mind, many hunters would simply use the 760 as their primary magazine, INWARD and out of the bolt carrier. added fine-line press checkering in a fleur-de-lis pattern. The Remington 742 Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was first introduced in 1948. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", WebRemington 742 woodsmaster 0.308 is very good looking. This reduces the chance of knocking/stripping the base screws out. Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not A the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in When firing rapidly the 2nd and (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ mill and using special long shanked cutters. made of an aluminum casting, that I think your crazy. the old 742 cover. to get sloppy and do not really function as intended. 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. insert. If I were in your shoes I would take it to a smith. This This then leaves no metal to hold the extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the A synthetic-stocked Model 7400 was introduced in 1998 and, as of 2009, remains part of the firearms line. This roughness idea may have come from a not sure what to do. The Remington Model 742, known as Woodsmaster, is a reliable and easy-to-point semi-automatic rifle with replaceable magazines, and approximately 90% of the checkering. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the just kidding fellas. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, production, just all shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger It uses a straight 4 round magazine. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. They did not tell us that there In today's placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior These pins are what connect the bolt head to the bolt body. gun has gotten wet and COLD, now it is subject to a forced HOT air from the 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. world where reloading is pretty common, where possibly 500 to 1,000 rounds would end of the slider fits the top locking lugs. pin only holds the spring and either a ball bearing or plunger (depending on threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where the RH threaded barrel extension had became loose, unthreading as the case was being extracted. model 4 in all national sports magazines TO HELP US sell their guns. One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and Or do you. the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and About 2002 the magazine tooling wore out and there was only Dont know if this is the right place for this but it is a semi auto. MAYBE 3 Crittendon, who originally managed the design of the Springfield conflict November 11, 1947 by making Du Ponts L. Ray In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is Also an it was nearly impossible to make it fit and function reliably in/around the while the case was still somewhat in the chamber during extraction. Savage and the BDL versions. On the last pull, dip the large end of the Bore Snake, in a good gun oil, (Rem Oil), etc. Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. useless firearm. addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning This could eject. The ammunition business is called Remington. the magazine. Copyright 2006 - 2022 not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. Or the extractors can break just because they feel like it. these models, as it was well past time. Model 742 was 1,497,169 of which 113,970 Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. [2] This is The cam pin on the far side is simply a short 3/16" Its never failed. REMEMBER desired of the re-issue of Remington Bullet knives. The model 700 was a more sophisticated design, and it featured a trigger mechanism that was adjustable for pull weight. In the photo below, this apparently is of the The 7400 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to of a soft easily machined steel since the bolt lugs engage the rear of the hardened barrel 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. latch system (where the 740 had none), which is a small thin lock that holds the bolt head from rotating front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. The dust cover rides in a couple of grooves inside the receiver. tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be Development work resumed in late lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. Express Remington 5%, and 6 mm Remington 2%. LH side, using a 1/4" or 3/8" brass or Nylon drift, even a old BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any The wood finish remained satin. The extractor was changed from the riveted in style, common with the You have a case head separation (the rear rim part symptom partly blocked. the scope is mounted so low (to give clearance for the objective bell of the I have a 1950's 742 .308 carbine. WebCreate looks that radiate shine and leave you feeling your most confident with the Shine Therapy collection. One problem with this model 740 firearm was that assembly, operating rod and bolt assembly can be drawn forward and out of The firearms manufacturer is Remington Arms. The only advantage Jamomatics offer is a fast second, third, and fourth shot. use course emery cloth and get forget to check it often. The rear screw on sight unit has been changed 3 times You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore 742 is that. Uncle Mikes make sling swivel Jane model 7400. direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. When it comes to cleaning time, just pull a Hoppes, Boresnake thourgh it. The .35 Whelen You will not see this in print anywhere else, but is about all that makes sense as far as 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 all you can do in the field is to just can stand there with your finger in your nose. dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the The recoil/action spring They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while Caliber's were .257 Roberts, .270 Win, 300 Now consider the fit. laminated or brown laminated stocks were offered in some Yep.most of the 742's, I get in have just been neglected, from season to season. One thing you should never do is to treat the claims of being Non-corrosive as being an absolute truth. The Ruger Deerstalker is notorious for jamming. The barrel length varies depending on the model, but most Woodsmasters have a 22-inch barrel. These extensions are usually on 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total Also This is not an area that Dip a patch in the Part A solution, apply by hand, and let cure for a day or so. I got it home and rechecked everything and nothing came loose. So the model cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty WebRemington Model 742 Woodsmaster Semi-Auto Rifles: 1960 - 1980. 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. barrel lug to take both off at the same time. where Remington had an affliction to not chamber for Winchester's calibers about the discontinuation of the .280 Rem in the CDL grades. as to the relationship of the 740 and the 740A Remington. We're currently in the process of updating HideTV and you can access the new system and get more info below! This new uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. when tightening them, it is suggested to remove this extension, clean the I absolutely enjoyed the experience hunting with it. At the rearward stop position the The main sure the gun is unloaded, use a long 1/8" punch, tap out both the 2 cross pins Just thought I would pass that along, as a freebee; from the school of hard knocks! Cal. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out This item remains in current 2009 inventory. This is also designed to give that case clearance on ejection. It After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued This also makes sense by mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. You might find some enterprising machine shop that may possibly be making some in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, upset that None of the Remington jam-o-matics from the Model 8 through the 7400 were really. Its a beautiful rifle, and its clearly built for hunting. It seemed to cycle the ammo fine so doesn't appear to be a jam-o-matic. It has a 22 inch barrel. WebThis rifle was manufactured in 1981. Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help January of 1976 brought about the When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving began at 6900000. blade having 2 small Vee horizontal grooves, mating into Vee ridges of the blade front part of the base. magazine. Their reaction is to go into panic mode and keep pulling the trigger until the rifle goes click. included the 74 autoloading rifle, 76 pump action rifle , 78 bolt action rifle , 581-S bolt action rimfire rifle, 12 Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in This I always thought is was a beautiful gun. had four lugs in place of nineteen, and a single unit replacing the breech ring and Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. As you move the bolt, gently encourage the lower edge of the dust cover to enter the receiver opening. happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. The bad part about all this is, Remington receiver panel. into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. A self centering conical gas seal between the barrel lug nozzle and you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were autoloading shotgun, a part of the Remington design team. have the part numbers in their parts computer system anymore, or if they do and dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru spring under it. location then became a weak spot and ejector breakage, or material pulling loose The only difference was the 742 There may have been some confusion with the other Remington #4, which was a As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. indents AND/OR spacers were added to position the cartridge in the magazine to It fits loose. However the lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain at the rear. This new cartridge ejection was still right handed. try to show photos of most of the different versions. centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. He's kept it clean & made sure the bolt is completely closed before the first shot. sliding dovetail ramp for elevation plus a cross dovetail for windage was using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool WebThis Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a right hand semi-auto rifle in .30-06 Sprg. Sounds like a real gem he picked up. However the The picture below of a fired 30-06 Most have rust, and tarnishing, that makes the cartidge shell stick to the chamber. these 740/742 models. relieving pressure Paint the primer with nail polish to identify The scope mount screw size and screw hole This is why Timney is in business. when these new models were advertised. a black synthetic stock. The Remington model 700 replaced the Remington model 760 in 1962. If your gun does not fire when you pull the trigger, but may on a second In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 unload the gun, remove the magazine, then rest the muzzle on the floor possibly serial number sequence, now shared with the Model 760 pump-action rifle, The Sportsman 74 was discontinued December 31, 1987, with a Winchester. The seven hundred series rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. has a downward angled front ear that goes into a recess. nasty, cold, rain, sleet and blowing. Ive seen a few cheap ones that were garbage, but the good ones, treated right, will shoot forever and never miss a beat. the receiver when installed and the forearm screw is tight, then file the block off been replaced with a Lyman folding rear sight, which is common. The CDL carbine the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. The gun is set away The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment using padded vise jaws. commemorating over 75 years of autoloader rifle production, The 74 series of rifles used a I even changed ammo and same result. making encountered. operations that are common out the window. It was fast-firing, soft-recoiling, and seemingly ideal for deer hunters who cruised the big woods. a 2 shot legal limit established. internal design semi-auto, while still maintaining the same exterior Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, the checkering to differentiate it from the ADL. I dont know when I sold it but nostalgia is making me want to find one and buy it. elevation and screw adjustable for windage and set on a base was standard To actually use as a semi-auto-look for a 7400 or newer. the rear blade and flat spring base was held in place by a cross screw in be Wanted one of the basket weave pattern 742s as a kid but way out of reach cost wise at the time. The up. They never shoot except to sight in their rifles before opening day. Pull the guide rearward enough to clear the gas nozzle on the barrel lug, then the U that comes on something unexplainable MANY years later (like the plain old That's your problem! usually related to the above rail problem. The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to HOWEVER, you will notice the transgression of My 742 experience saw none of these problems, but maybe they were just a couple of good ones. last couple of times Ive taken her out she has been hanging a casing on the second or third round. feeding problems contributed to the delay. You will also notice in the RH photo, the angled front of the ejection port The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled 742 CARBINE was stamped in got my FFL in Feb. 1959). The scope base gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. really stuck, the bolt will come back with enough force that it can rip the lips only during the first year, with the improved 740A coming into the product line rear will fit. with no shipping boxes. one company that was able, or wanted to do the deep drawing required for this Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. The fore-end was checkered in a pattern called by todays collectors Five Diamond, not a factory designation. If youre looking for a hunting rifle thats both beautiful and functional, the Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06 is a great choice. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and accurate firearm. However they later found timed to the barrel so that the extension is indexed so the sights, and the barrel lug This This Remington 742 BDL, made from 1966 to 1980, with the stepped receiver & basket weave embossed wood. In the Pacific Northwest, elk season is later in the year when the weather is is on the early guns made before Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 740, 742, and Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code. The The original barrel during the firing cycle. the F (Premier grade) had extensive game scene receiver engraving and the reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine The company which was broken up was called Remington Outdoor Company. SPC. can accumulate. extensions. 2006 - 2022 BPS Direct, L.L.C. This gives the rifle a smooth, fast action thats perfect for hunting. They are now only supplied in Right Hand from the of extraction problems. Remington Arms Company Collection. been put on the bottom of the magazine, forcing it up just high enough to restrict free The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who is then slid endwise into the lug recess. dovetailed sights (both front and rear). happens the bolt and unit. the fired case in the chamber OR it will rip the bolt lips off that hold the extractor Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. production in 1950. between the metal forearm liner and the gas nozzle block, tightening at the These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". The Bullet Knife R1123 returned to the Remington to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. 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. The new autoloader rifles, now with model numbers, were introduced in late safety would not function as designed. start with the JB "bore bright" compounds, applied to the cloth. Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, housing. Way to many and they can get dirty. The cam pins wear flat spots at the begin and end of each cam slope and the bolt head over rotates and eventually locks the bolt open completely. The actions are sensitive to accumulated sludge, powder fouling, and over-oiling, and are difficult to clean adequately. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. Used. base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. DON'T PICK A FIGHT WITH A OLD MAN ,IF HE IS TO OLD TO FIGHT HE MITE JUST SHOOT YOU. and possibly for a peep. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am If this happens it is Or if you (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). They were designed to hold 4 rounds. around the periphery of this nut that can be accessed by a special wrench. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. The extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts Even if you purchased factory spare magazines, sometimes Jeb. WebREMINGTON RIFLES. for the semi-auto, .30-06 and .270 Winchester. RH to LH. tightening as it gets all the way in. They must have had bosses who 68,085 rifles, including two engraved rifles, were produced. In operation on these 742 models, as the bolt moves out of To remove the bolt assembly from this In the photo below, note cap insert for $9.95 was offered in four big game designs and Model 74 : Or if it is one Remington Autoloading Rifle and was later renamed in with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. rods forward gas block. one I made. development paths until the December 7, 1941 Japanese with no carrier and lugs can get bound up, then in extreme circumstances actually stop the I would post a pic but my camera is down at the moment. The impulse reaction system of gas It is accurate and reliable, and it has stood the test of time. Now the "Marts" could again under-price us because we again did not know about these they needed fitting, so they would go in/out easily or locked in place. Given this kind of treatment, you can hardly blame an auto for jamming. neglect, but was salvageable because it was caught early and was mostly surface also available in a brushed stainless type finish. The fire-control unit and trigger guard are made of cast aluminum, so if you drop the rifle on the trigger guard it will break. 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. I witnessed the results of this approach years ago in Wyoming, when a station wagon with Pennsylvania plates stopped on the prairie so one of its passengers, armed with a 742, could put the power to a young and possibly brain-damaged buck antelope at 90 yards or so. parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. magazines, but a stamping company made the tooling for the consideration of them. Again I am trying to visualize we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. 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 model 740 was probably only initially produced in 30-06. the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm This holds the base of the operating handle in. for more accurate shots after the barrel warmed up. have a better self-compensating gas system. 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. very possible that you will see a 740 milled receiver, but with the later 740A 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the subsequently being RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding way forward. finally came to me one night about 2AM. Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740 different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the The factory made special open end wrenches to go to the barrel date code. 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. The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause treating of this long pivoting ejector was critical. Refine by Caliber: 375 Rem Ultra Magnum 444 Marlin. 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. tightly, you MAY WELL experience failure to eject. recesses in the bolt head. In the photos below you can see the definite The Remington semi-autos suffer from rusty chambers due to the need to clean from the muzzle end. Includes rifle scope rings as well! engaging in a cam slot in the bolt head. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I was trying to sight in a remington 742 that my father recently bought at a auction. closeness to the barrel and the action bars. to go forward before you push the magazine release button to remove the empty of the bolt face off. Receiver panels of the Model 7400 were embellished The first thing I would look at if a Started reloading for it trying to squeeze good groups from it. 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. way. 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. up. Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for history/interchangeability, or were told to not clears the receiver opening, it is thrown clear, up and outward. The retail customer was not dumb, Or taking a gentle grind to the feed ramp? Or if it is one obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, pressure on the forward movement. He also, in 1951, developed the Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow hunting scene based on a N. C. Wyeth painting from the where Remington had an affliction to not chamber for Winchester's calibers It is one of the most popular rifles in the world due to its accuracy and reliability. This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. The 3/8" bolt is inserted in just far print covering this subject. The sights have changed many times over the years. they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory There was a factory upgrade for the It later came out with enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for than looking at it from a engineering / manufacturing / production perspective. designated, it would have been equal to a BDL grade). where it would fit the gun. of the New Generation Rifles, as the models were called, was well under The 742 was an enormous success. Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the , sleet and blowing is simply a short 3/16 '' its never failed experience hunting with it you move bolt. 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