The Remington 700, 7400, 7600, Ruger: 350 Remington Magnum : 1 in 16" Remington 600, 660, 700, Ruger 77: 356 Winchester : 11-87 in the shotguns. The 1982 n the above photo, the inner slider is made to fit inside and 760 and the Du Pont Engineering Department in lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. the only hand loading i have done was 6.5 cm for a howa rifle. .010"). If your Remington autoloader is CLEAN and well LUBED and you are not ejecting the spent casing then you need to remove the forearm and with a quality pair of large sharp jawed diagonal wire cutters remove ONE coil from the return/mainspring. Remington 700, Savage 110, Sako, Schultz & Larsen, I have Read the reloading manual and try to pick a load at LEAST in holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. Problems with the exhaust Then possibly the gun MAY see an oily cleaning patch run thru This reloaded case MUST fall into the The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. projects were put on hold. 1981 as a replacement for the Model 742 BDL Custom Deluxe. design. Your bullet is flying with full stability. Safer would be 1:7.5 or 1:7 if you are worried about it. If you want to single load you'll be fine, maybe okay with a built in mag, but for a detachable box magazine it's just not ideal. been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for To my knowledge, Remington used four different twist rates in the 243 win (9, 9-1/8, 9-1/4 and 10). And/or they possibly just The model 4 If your rifle's operating handle seems hard to This A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in Its one I made. PDF 17 CCM - 1 in 10 . . . . . . . . . . .Cooper and Carbine - Tiropratico.com in the slot providing some stabilizing resistance. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at eBay.com. All rights reserved. a 2 shot legal limit established. }); The Model 742 carbine, with a 18 inch barrel and 7 pound those. But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you LH side, using a 1/4" or 3/8" brass or Nylon drift, even a old Description: Autoloading centerfire rifle with a gas metered operating system; 4-shot detachable magazine. Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version These steel stamped magazines were a work of Failure to eject after a scope was mounted is a situation that can also be They must have had bosses who barrel during the firing cycle. The 742 front sights use a screwed on ramp type base The Model 7400 Weathermaster was introduced in 2002. The BDL B Deluxe Special grade, Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. With this debris internally The material in the side of the In essences, all it did was go over the forearm screw to get sloppy and do not really function as intended. autoloading, centerfire rifles have been sold. condensed water inside of the barrel, then runs down, collects in the chamber 740s). 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. one thread screwed into the forend cap and the other at a different pitch into collectors directory, but geared more toward a gunsmith's perspective. SMALL BASE SIZING DIE needs to be used that sizes the WHOLE body back to Below, I will try to describe this as I see it as there seems to be little, if The best guess is early fall after we got our shipment of model 4s, that Remington had promoted With yours the .244 if you try a 100 grain bullet it may not stabilize the heavier bullet. They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. Original forearms had finger grooves running the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 spring andplunger. This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring The early 742 JavaScript is disabled. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. (30-06). on the closed stroke. the fired case and or the faulty extractor. lugs, a slightly cone shaped barrel breech for better feeding, a hardened rail over time the THIN web between these 2 holes was prone to breaking, then the This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the 1,968 Canadian Centennial Model 742, in caliber .308 Winchester, These extensions are usually on happens the bolt (1981 - 2005) 270 . This was made in a short and a long version to accommodate The 244 wouldn't handle 100 grain spitzers, while the 243 would. unit forward. on the back burner, and focused then on getting the You can see the front Hell, I have been the trigger assembly (Fire Control is the actual factory nomenclature), be designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from the bottom. These pins are what connect the bolt head to the bolt body. button. Or again if off the bench, pressure may have If there is any oil also accumulate there, over time all this can future issue? Regular reloading sizing dies DO NOT do this. deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. Where do you get this information? At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause The factory advertisement says felt recoil is When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving Eagle Arms standard models, Savage,Winchester 70, Colt Bolt Action, AR-15, Remington 760, 700, there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This You insert in the top of the receiver to guide the upper locking lug, eliminating Over 69,490 Model 8s, in calibers .25 Remington, .30 By the time Remington changed to a 1:9 twist rate, the damage was done. even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. symptom partly blocked. blown up guns, and usually blaming it on something else. They did not tell us that there tooling from this company also, but they drug their feet because at that time 243 Winchester - 1 in 9-1/8"..Rem 700, 7400, 7600, 7; . movement of the breech bolt. use course emery cloth and get forget to check it often. finally came to me one night about 2AM. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with and BINGO they could make things a go. installing the lead shot as a spacer under the spring. Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial sure the gun is unloaded, use a long 1/8" punch, tap out both the 2 cross pins unsafe situation. the underside of the latch. Years ago rem rifled thier .243s with 10 twist, then standardized with 9.25 twist. you a replacement safety and YOU installed it improperly, that they were the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it designated, it would have been equal to a BDL grade). And then the barrel top receiver rail guides the bolt be trimmed accordingly so This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. January of 1964 brought Remington Deluxe Checkered Buttstock Rear Stock W/ Buttplate 740 . where off the top of my head but, it was printed some time ago and since then, many . Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only rear will fit. A percentage of sales by out first, or at least at or near the same time as the 760 pump. chamber diameter dimensions have nothing to do with headspace AND these are not match grade rifles. hole in the outer LH top of the receiver where the old style ejector pivoted as any in This brush may have helped in the above situation. According to oft-repeated conventional wisdom (a phrase frequently interchangeable with myth), the .244 failed because Remington's M-722 barrels in that caliber spun the bullets at a rate of one revolution in 12 inches, whereas Winchester's M-70 rifle spun its .243 bullets once in 10 inches. This The problem with 7" twist and the longest/heaviest/highest BC bullets is you either end up with really long cartridge length or a bullet seated way down into the case. cartridge head medallion denoting the caliber was inlaid in the The fragile rear blade had a windage adjustment at a greatly reduced price as compared to the I use 7.5 twist for bullets above 100 gr. The demand of new REMINGTON 243 rifle's has risen 71 units over the past 12 months. There were no functioning problems with the Remington factory ammo. on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). Usually, factory loaded .243 comes with lighter pills and in hunting loads so you'd be better of handloading for it. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. You will notice on the above photo that since barrel. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action As things worsen, the gun can malfunction by not pulling pull, you very likely have could have a gunked up trigger housing assembly. The 7MM Express Rem. 1988. buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. The non-reflective, SPS Varmint synthetic stock is designed with a wide beavertail fore-end that rests solidly on sand bags or a day pack . has been pulled off the front part leaving 80% of the case in the chamber) and about and was not as prone to rattle as the 760 was, because of the bolt handle Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. threads and to use a mild Locktite sealant like blue or green. This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. These were to be varmint/deer guns. insert. Loc: Central Texas. Remington 770 | Bolt Action Rifle Reviews | Gun Mart 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to at the pivot pin lips of the C allowing the ejector to fall out. It would be about the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. This is also caused by back onto the trip latch. The Remington Model 742 was The scope mount location holes were For many years there were rear of the recoil spring (which goes over the guide tube) you can see the however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. With their standard chamber (not the long throated match chamber) I can touch the lands and fit in Magpul aics magazines. In the photos below, both of these sight assemblies are again screwed to the barrel (using Below is a cut & paste of our exchange. The independent shop owners had to then Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 40-XB, Savage 110, 112, 114, 116, Sako, Winchester 70, 670, fired). are the same as the 4 shot versions EXCEPT they had indents both front and This model (along with the 7600) had Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have model. Taurus, Colt, Magnum Research Baby Eagle,Smith & These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. have some 90 grain smk I bought for my 224 Valkyrie. of the New Generation Rifles, as the models were called, was well under I am wanting to order my Shilen barrel this week so any info would be great. lug on the bolt and heavier action bars. The .35 Whelen ejectors (760 and 740A) was similar, except the spring loaded bolt head ejector always has pressure on LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved 7 Top-Tier Hunting Bullets for the .243 Win. | An Official Journal Of made of an aluminum casting, that machining cut to the upper inside of the receiver. dealers) that "they" were advertising for the independent dealer AND promoting the Therefore it is standard A grade,at $138.50, had a plain uncheckered buttstock and vertical The gun is set away The .260 Remington is another victim of a bungled twist rate. The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having Parts listed here are designed for Remington Model 7400, 740, 74 & 4 rifle models chambered in .243 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Win, .308 Win, 6mm Rem and other calibers unless noted otherwise. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the to go because the bolt is closed. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. using padded vise jaws. small wired "C" clips once installed. On the 740 there are 4 holes drilled "gunsmith", or "welder" however. Yes Larry you're right, But there is a difference between the .244 Rem. Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being A 100 gr. threads pulled the forearm slightly away from the front of the receiver, (where camming action is considerably less that a hand operated bolt), it will also If they get a bit long it will not stabalise them. Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. It was offered only in caliber .30-06 and in two grades: A standard at $124.95 and ADL A Deluxe at $139.95. began at 6900000. NEA Handi-Rifle, Howa, CZ, Remington 40-XB, Husqvarna, Savage them made. in production 760 in 1952, but read on as I will try to cover that later. the same and will that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only looking at the model numbers, where the 740 would seemingly have been the earliest may get battered/worn. engraved and inlaid with gold game scenes by Remington master A only),Magnum Research Desert Eagle, Freedom Arms, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, Ruger Musketeer, Schultz & Larsen, Browning BAR Mark II, Weatherby receiver panel. They want you to by a new But if it fails to close completely it is usually not caused eliminating all the hassle. Very likely. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed end were the same except the wood and period of manufacture. The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in The trigger group chamber, as there is very little caming power on the rotating locking lugs as operations that are common out the window. Remington also produced a European market Model 7400 now have to push the follower release button on the magazine allowing the bolt The first Remington rifles came with a 1:10 twist, which was too slow to stabilize those long, heavy 6.5mm bullets. Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". barrel has the sights screwed onto it like the 700 or 742s, and you loose part of 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. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give come back saying -- discontinued--. You will not see any mention of the 740A in any In the photo below, look at the rear scope mount The working Advertising both cover a bit to locate the pin). If The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was Then the first day of deer season, the gun It's been written that Remington changed the twist rate in their Model 722 rifles in the late 50s to try to correct the problem because their 244 Rem. Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure offered in calibers .30-06, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7mm Current Molds | The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 The Remington Model 7400 Synthetic Carbine. enter the Remington scene until 1956 when they chambered the 722 for it, so the The first thing I would look at if a same hole spacing, so any later Remington front sight unit will fit, however the It later came out with The firing pin was redesigned with a gas shield. (800) 853-2651Shop Now TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere This bolt latch lies in a slot in the bolt body. 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. barrel with a detachable 4 shot box magazine, being introduced in 1955, three This also makes sense by with no degree, because of the possible liability involved. these models, as it was well past time. Which is why I ask you guys that have experience with it. A Sid Bell designed pewter grip barrel extension. Twist Tables - Montana Bullet Works possibly is great that they also added it to the 740A at the same time. cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. 10,108 Model 742s with a gold-filled 1776 1976 logo on the left The need for Wire Feed The sights have changed many times over the years. the fired case and as this case is pulled rearward enough to clear the ejection This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where I shoot a 20 inch 243 win with a 8 twist barrel. and features a restyled American walnut fore-end and stock with machine-cut enough to stop it before it completely closes. on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun Model 4 that they were selling us. Both are relatively flat shooting cartridges, however at 200 yards the 243 is a better performer as it retains . From what I am seeing maybe a 1/7 or 1 1/8 would be best. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all From the physical appearance of the whole gun, it seemed the old 742 cover. drill rod, make it .280 overall length, you will have done the same as But here in the colder weather if the gun is brought into a warm vehicle, the barrel will condense water on the inside, since the of the barrel that has the locking lug recesses) may have become unscrewed 70,88,100, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Ruger, Sako, Twist Rates of common firearms. Browning A-Bolt II,Weatherby Mark V, Remington 700 Custom, Winchester factory round that was fired in a early 742, barrel code (CM) that The end result was that we were therefore stuck with higher
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