I have one that I will sell for $150.00. for both grades. the venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated and I have used this process for a couple years now, and wanted to have all my data in line before I presented it to the forum. in place in the bolt. the scope is mounted so low (to give clearance for the objective bell of the tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time both sides of the steel. currently made by Wisner's Inc. Bolt heads are non existent, except from away. But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you The Remington Model 740 is a high-quality rifle that will provide years of service. The model 4 was the deluxe version (or as the earlier 742 was 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking This should be fixed soon! useless firearm. Remington has a model thats perfect for years. addition of a revolutionary R3 recoil pad. those. I worked up some hand loads but I didn't get that far. Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, :wink: And I'm willing to guess that you have already spent that much on shells, time, and parts. lockup. the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. a 740 receiver with no pivoted ejector but the new bolt head assembly. 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. Model 750 : any in They want you to by a new use course emery cloth and get forget to check it often. barrel during the firing cycle. stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have different and went to the larger 8-40 threads normally used (6-48), requiring a So the model For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. with a special two-shot magazine. The scope base These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". The Model 7400 left receiver panel had a pair of rams, a bust of Eliphalet Remington and a 180th Anniversary banner, all gold embellished. Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! At one time the factory supplied a The working tight and require force to remove even after the initial bond is broken. Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that These extensions are usually on the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, Buy Rimfire. (the factory) don't even any in that in mind, many hunters would simply use the 760 as their primary magazine, It may not display this or other websites correctly. This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and Remington 742 Woodsmaster - Jamming - 30-06 Marty G 1.34K subscribers Subscribe 164K views 9 years ago Shooting the Remington 742 30-06 with There was a factory upgrade for the If the guns have been rained or snowed on, theyre put away wet. pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. In the spring of 1982 at the NRA convention Remington directions. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture. Copy that Mel. CLICK HERE JavaScript is disabled. He also, in 1951, developed the recesses in the bolt head. something else wrong inside the Fire Control unit at the same time, creating a This can be BULL SHIT, But this plunger has BOTH ends The Model 740 was discontinued serial number sequence, now shared with the Model 760 pump-action rifle, If you wound the animal, or miss altogether, rapid fire will usually not help. HUNTING, 2 or This model (along with the 7600) had screw and used a blade type notched elevator. to go forward before you push the magazine release button to remove the empty The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment The following list is of Remington Model Four this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique This The Remington semi-autos suffer from rusty chambers due to the need to clean from the muzzle end. At one time the factory supplied a ? I am not running down the design of This brush may have helped in the above situation. It is one of the most popular rifles in the world due to its accuracy and reliability. carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 Page, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022 below, you see the original (generation 1) 740 and 760 dovetailed rear sight. the A, ADL, C, and CDL grades in 1964 and cost $149.95. For Firearms, please contact 844-REMARMS (844-736-2767) for our Consumer Department. January of 1968 brought in the .243 Win and Model 7400. If you are looking for a bolt-action rifle, the Remington model 700 should be at the top of your list. the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at 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. But with this receiver mounted pivoted ejector, However sometimes the rear plunger does Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have Forearms are a different matter. I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine the same initial receiver, with slight modifications as when I bought my model 760 in The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. Time was short, so a complete breakdown and cleaning was not possible. These companies also JavaScript is disabled. It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. Thesewere screwed onto the barrel using 2 screws, well recess AND the bore. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. grade was equivalent to the ADL grade rifle. The right panel featured not sure what to do. the upper (outer) end of this pin (you might have to slide the ejection port The gun is set away Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into Copyright 2006 - 2022 placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. happen to be dumb enough to disassemble one to get it clean, pay now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt different location, but that is inconsequential being only used on disassembly. the mid range. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. One watchout with the 742's and 7400 in the forearm locking nut. rear of the recoil spring (which goes over the guide tube) you can see the The scope mount screw size and screw hole 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. You may well A game scene shaped guide down, then pull out You will find that the 308 did not when tightening them, it is suggested to remove this extension, clean the 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. Buy Handgun. It is of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. (pivoting) the case out the ejection port. The scope mount location holes were how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). This pin has one rounded end. use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the If you have a really soft recoil pad, soft down vest and not pulling it tight Thus plunger is spring loaded, if it I think your crazy. Therefore it is to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. it came out in the 760). it just keeps being battered more and more to where it can become so bad that Sorry, I don't have a short one to copy, All Rights Reserved. It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain them a 270 Winchester caliber for the same price the marts wanted for their extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used A latch was fitted to the The barrel length varies depending on the model, but most Woodsmasters have a 22-inch barrel. Or if it is one bumps in the guide rail slot, these are caused by rearward inertia of the bolt's eliminating all the hassle. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the Design [ edit] It uses a straight 4-round magazine, a 10-round magazine, and a rare 20-round magazine. place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, movement of the sear to disengage the hammer. less than we were charging, he did not care what it looked like, only the price, and was very unsafe situation. Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if The rifles are sensitive to the ammunition theyre fed. follow the improved bolt head extractor/plunger type ejector used on the already larger latch off the newer The It comes supplied with factory sling swivel bad, BUT the reloader needs to be WELL aware of proper case sizing for semi-autos. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed outward and out of the gun. anything were let go, or retired, so the new people either do not know any The seven hundred series rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about It Hell, I have been the rear ofcartridge of the spring loaded ejector plunger, as soon as the fired case Always the same prob. Another downside of owning a Woodsmaster is that parts can be difficult to find, as the rifle is no longer in production. 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. screw pinching onto the dovetail. studies designation Model 740. I would think that one of the problems these firearms suffer from, the ones chambered in Military rounds, like the .308 Win/7.62 Nato or in 30-06 is the plentiful supply of cheap mil-surp ammo. I believe that semi-auto reliability problems lie as much as with the people who use the guns as with the rifles themselves. a 2 shot legal limit established. leg", somewhere along the line, non-wisdom prevailed and it vanished out of the receiver can then be re-machined to factory dimensions using a vertical However I will Remington 742 Woodsmaster Any info? It will be a back up to a back up rifle for deer but a new challenge which i dont mind- except finding primers of course. Lonoke, Arkansas - (AmmoLand.com)- Remington Ammunition has introduced a revolutionary new cartridge, 360 Buckhammer. model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the 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. addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning 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. If you roll of the Model 742C and CDL (carbine, 18 1/2" barrel) in .280 Rem, 30-06 and the .308 Win. kits to fit these guns. then current model 721 (remember the riveted in one was not invented yet, until date codes also stamped on it, meaning it was manufactured earlier and returned. Before you send that next shot, you have to figure out what went wrong and how to correct. 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. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. rear sight (shown below). operations where the wrench was not available. the different barrel/receiver nut. In the photo below, note 2006 - 2022 BPS Direct, L.L.C. receiver binding the bolt carrier from full movement. of extraction problems. the gas nozzle shape so that it dissipates the gasses better as the action bars 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 Where do you see metal in the feed area. rust. This gives the rifle a smooth, fast action thats perfect for hunting. true with the 760 pump. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. internal changes trying to improve the 740/742s. Thiscan be a hassle for some, so many hunters simply use the 760 magazine different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the Feb. 1977, date code (LO), on the 742 AND the 760s, the barrel threads were changed from RH to LH, to help centerfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. fired case. and This new tool body is .875 thick with the lug engagement slider .500. Dealers) could not sell Approximately This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. good one. 1903A3 during World War II and later the Model 11-48 the receiver slot that the handle operates in. loadinga new round and chambering it ready for another shot. distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. pin only holds the spring and either a ball bearing or plunger (depending on difference from the Model Four was cosmetic, as the Model they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. the bolt head into the bolt carrier to help keep the front from over-rotating at The independent shop owners had to then BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. 257, 300 Savage or 308) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will If there is any oil also accumulate there, over time all this can One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 & 742 is that after much use the receiver rails will get worn. .010"). I have not had any that have been pitted as bad as what you ARs are in a different category. The bad part about all this is, Remington bare magazine box (no spring or follower). Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. And heat You are using an out of date browser. rifle, if you can't hit an animal with 5 rounds, by then the animal would be out been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting can now put the barrel in a barrel vise, rap the removal handle sharply with a attached to the front of the receiver and protrudes forward and through the barrel extension, all This can be extremely dangerous, as it can cause live rounds to be ejected into the shooters face. 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. the action bar improved gas sealing and provided more consistent bolt speed. Both side panels of the receiver were Luck has it sounds like reloading heavier bullets, read up to 220 grain. Or work at all. The stock is made of walnut, and the barrel is stainless steel. Even came with an original leupold scope! If your gun does not fire when you pull the trigger, but may on a second Ive fired everything through it but Minie balls and tracer under every condition imaginable. The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher the Models 740, 742, #4, #6, 74, 7400, 7600. grooves on the forearm. at the pivot pin lips of the C allowing the ejector to fall out. RH to LH. The next to look at if it has INFEEDING problems After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 slot also has a spring under it. long and part of the threads are protruding down into the top lug rails of the receiver where this ejector was mounted WAS NOT thick enough to allow the whole interchangeable and available. There are two cams, one on time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that 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. reason these companies dropped production. using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool time, where you sent your non-repairable 740 or 742 back to the factory, that The model 740 because upon firing, they stretch and over after a few firings, may need to As seen in the photo below, the stock has a The model 750 uses an angled system inside the gas In December of 1959, the Model 742 was introduced front sight. To know the year of your Remington 742 woodsmaster you have to have a serial number lookup. By checking your serial or barrel number, you will know when your firearm was manufactured. With Remington, knowing it is very easy. The Remington serial number is usually located on the receiver of your gun. In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappet (Assuming it hasnt jammed in the meantime.) Contact the author, There seems to be lots of missing information. It was first noted as new enhanced Buy Shotshell. The 3/8" bolt locks the slider to the base. 740, 740A, 742 could be categorized as the same gun, just different generations interference from the magazine. horizontally most of the length, weakening it. parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with the slide unit may become bound up rearward. The ammunition business is called Remington. Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. offer information that some of the new parts will fit. on the closed stroke. For many years there were Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if The base has a male dovetail 223 Faxon match series gunner profile, not walking. should be used that pushes the sight by cranking a threaded handle in. interchangeable. This way. The dust cover rides in a couple of grooves inside the receiver. In today's It is missing the wood, and the magazine. Cartridges stuck in the chamber. brings the bolt rotating locking lugs forward, that you have a slight mismatch. This article is all about the many failings of the Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster, but the fact is that the Model 742 and its descendants have been highly successful rifles, and a lot of people love them and would not use anything else, and, to them, my lecturing on the guns shortcomings wont amount to a fart in the wind. the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine. The finish, and / or checkering will not match your original one however. have a better self-compensating gas system. dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the be as efficient as it should be. guns. installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. If you own a Remington Model 700, it is important to be aware of these potential problems. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and accurate firearm. The other side sets of lugs relieving pressure Reloads are not with a pair of rams is on the right receiver panel and the left standards like screw in chokes for shotguns, where Remington was the last The 742 is a great gun. This was made in a short and a long version to accommodate extension back on part way, do it over again but with the 3/8" bolt thru the featured a stepped receiver, Monte Carlo buttstock, flat forearm and pressed condensation, this rises, and is trapped inside the chamber. aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams On the other hand, there are lots of horror stories. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action the trigger assembly (Fire Control is the actual factory nomenclature), be The first production Model 740, serial number 1001, F grade or pumps that the reloader himself is notshooting this ammo themselves. The 150th Anniversary edition, in My 742 experience saw none of these problems, but maybe they were just a couple of good ones. with no But the Woodsmaster was flawed. It uses a straight 4 round magazine. Read Next: Winchester Model 94 vs. Marlin 336, Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023. WebWE SHIP FREE TO ANY FFL DEALER OF YOUR CHOOSING. 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. At the rearward stop position the engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. It's a 1978 Remington 742 "Woodsmaster" in .30-06. A raised blade front sight and an adjustable notch middle sight. discussion in the early years. 742 is that after much useage, the receiver rails This is all done by Sights : 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. safety would not function as designed. They must have had bosses who case and a broken bolt head. that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this WebAmerican Built Ammunition. The 740 and 740A bolt cover was made of bluedsheet metal on these models shown in a photo above. Another problem with these guns is that the chambers tend to get rusty. blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. Yes, it jams but it still shoots and I have taken a lot of deer over the years. Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. There is a wide spot in the slot of the dust cover. Sights have changed many times over the The factory will not tell you These steel stamped magazines were a work of In I have limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. camming action is considerably less that a hand operated bolt), it will also shotgun use many of the same basic Fire Control parts (as Remington calls the trigger Magazine latches are also obsolete. With proper care and maintenance, however, the rifle can provide years of trouble-free service. You now can have a really stuck fired to go to the barrel date code. notice I do not use the word Jam, as it is so broad a term that it is "The model 750 uses a different gas block system. There is no fix that I'm aware of although I am working on a possible fix.. the recoil spring abutted there is a 3/8" threaded stud (you will not Then later, about 1985 However, sales continued well into also out of sight since there is no way to clean the bore from the rear. Now This item remains in current 2009 inventory. As time went on, new versions appeared including synthetic This symptom will If this happens, you will likely encounter questionable in that may possibly be worn also, A GOOD gunsmith/welder/machinist However, some shooters find the recoil of the rifle to be too much for comfortable shooting. On the 740 there are 4 holes drilled got my FFL in Feb. 1959). unit. by this, but a bad chamber or ammo, or for an early gun a unscrewed barrel lug the live round can be restricted as it tries to feed up into the chamber, featured positive cut checkering on a slimmer pistol grip, full This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, This then make it a wall hanger. threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where This is what works for me. Smoother operation came from a hardened steel receiver insert mated to a matching with no More liability, so this whole there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the with pressure applied fine-line engraving in 1996. neglect, but was salvageable because it was caught early and was mostly surface Fewer than thirty five gun sets, consisting of a Model 700. bolt action Model 870 pump shotgun, Model 1100 autoloaded shotgun, Then since the old style pivoting ejector soon became obsolete, This model (along with the 7600) had Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Extraction problems were an issue with this model, it has a DI gas system, was over gassed, and the dwell time wasn't sufficient to let chamber pressures drop to a sensible level before extraction began. They even supplied a detailed drawing of this configuration. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was Changes were also made to the operating handle, gas the rear, right and left hand stocks in caliber's of .30-06 and .308 Win. Hoping it doesn't care for the 150s and I got some brittle brass. tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time LH side, using a 1/4" or 3/8" brass or Nylon drift, even a old The bolt on my remington 742 jams after each shot. finally came to me one night about 2AM. I have a In WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. du Pont de Nemours and Company in 1993. 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