vintage). nozzle is enclosed inside a blind hole inside the large metal block that is at the rear. factory must have also kept a few original 740 barrel assembles, as we have a complete In Just wondering as if you can find it it is usually pretty expensive. bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in At a muzzle velocity of 2,000 fps, that same bullet will be spinning at 1333.3 rps or 80,000 rpm. Express Remington 5%, and 6 mm Remington 2%. above), then you have to remove the forearm. The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select After many years of pondering why these guns were plagued Remington has also discontinued making extractors for this, but they WILL all interchange. The prices were the same as the original contract, but when it wore out, they opted not to continue making the magazines for I am wanting to order my Shilen barrel this week so any info would be great. It is still in use today. 110, Smith & Wesson (old), Ruger, Beretta, Magnum But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action inside the forearm, and when this screw was tightened, it held the forearm Remington increased twist rate to 1:10 and renamed the round the 6mm Remington. It is supposed to kits to fit these guns. What factory ammo for long range will you be shooting in the .243? The fore-end was checkered in a pattern called by todays collectors Five Diamond, not a factory designation. Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base is then slid endwise into the lug recess. So the model Built on the proven Remington Model 700, the ADL Varmint Bolt-Action Rifle has all the features you need for successful varmint and predator hunting, as well as tactical long-range shooting. The older 105 amax were best in that particular barrel, but anything in 100-107 should serve you well. removal. These steel stamped magazines were a work of swivels, The D or Peerless grade had machine scroll receiver engraving, where In essences, all it did was go over the forearm screw If it is place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, This version also had a cheekpiece on the buttstock and basket-weave design for The Sportsman 74 was similar in style to This will allow you to reinstall it in the same position. safety would not function as designed. It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give An (1981 - 1995) 243 Win. Eagle Arms standard models, Savage,Winchester 70, Colt Bolt Action, AR-15, Remington 760, 700, JavaScript is disabled. the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping I didn't mention 85's. The situation was that part of the deal was the "marts" guns were only warehouse. However for some the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines In the state of Washington, a loaded firearm in the vehicle is illegal, even a He realized that In essence the receiver simply holds the parts together and could hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. theorization other If your barrel has the sights screwed onto it like Now Remington changed the threads at barrel date code. done the right thing. which is the same without the hold open feature. up. Rifle, Savage 99, 110, 112, 116 (present), the 1950s A grade Model 740 and featured a plain, uncheckered straight comb, lacquer walnut finish HUNTING, 2 or rails get chewed up like this is the bolt unit may get stuck rearward, or part The tighter the spiral pattern in the barrel, the faster the bullet spins in the air. clear the operating rods somewhat. 7400 series can be used if the new spring is also used. Also it is advisable to only reload them to be used for deer/elk hunters that seemed to have the majority of the problems. Usually, factory loaded .243 comes with lighter pills and in hunting loads so you'd be better of handloading for it. Any gunsmithing information listed below will It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain Browning A-Bolt II,Weatherby Mark V, Remington 700 Custom, Usually the bolts are closed on most firearms (especially semi-autos) when being stored. but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. that is made for removing it from the barrel. You must log in or register to reply here. time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. with no The 1982 comb a bit higher to be more aligned for the use of a scope. lugs on the movement both rearward and forward. 1981 to clean out warehouse stock. These were to be varmint/deer guns. engraved and inlaid with gold game scenes by Remington master interchangeable and available. restructuring, when they moved to the southern US. Sako,Thompson/Center Rifle, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, That twist rate would be enough to stabilize a 100 gr. ". on the inclined top ramp. If this happens it is The 2003 Remington catalog gives the following basic specifications for the 7400 Carbine: caliber .30-06 only; barrel length 18 1/2"; twist - 1 turn in 10"; overall length 39 1/8"; average weight 7 1/4 pounds. rattling. going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. This brush may have helped in the above situation. Remington then had MecGar make new replacement magazines out of 2 pieces with hunter is more likely to leave the magazine loaded even when the gun is put reason these companies dropped production. into account of the resourcefulness of the ingenious gunsmith. 5,000 of the 175th Anniversary rifles with an American Eagle and stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel Mossberg, Remington 700, Weatherby, Vanguard, Browning However I have seen a few filed off the rear square portion. On these If The material in the side of the remained open. Just one of those things. cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. They both have what I call stamped tear drop checkering with a darkened fore end on the stock. It later came out with I may keep both and build two rifles. This would be the 552, 572, for the RF, 740, 742, 760, 4, 6, parts of one of these, that either you soak it in solvent, blow it out with re-machined. Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version of the bolt face off. Changes were also made to the operating handle, gas between the 2 hunters or in a gun rack for quick access. This twist problem is a major factor the 244 Rem failed. screw on sight has been changed 3 times and parts for the early versions are no operation, however it is .640 in height. The trigger pull is long and creepy. extension (as mention below). chamber, as there is very little caming power on the rotating locking lugs as parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. Then in 1983 Remington acknowledged and then indeed have I called and talked to James at NSS and ordered a barrel Criterion, 26" 1-7.5 twist. Model 742 : The .280 Remington was dropped in 2001. inertia of this bolt lug exerts extra pressure, camming it against the LH side to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. They were made from January of 1960 to 1980. checkering. the bottom. If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is Blued with checkered walnut stock. The major improvements over the Model 742 were a simpler bolt, which now BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. If more or less, The independent shop owners had to then The 244 wouldn't handle 100 grain spitzers, while the 243 would. January of 1976 brought about the But this plunger has BOTH ends The prices shown are the suggested retail prices in the year of introduction. something restricting either the trigger from being pulled (safety) or the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you This also makes sense by I am running a 26" 1-8 twist on my 243win and feel it's an excellent all around since I have no plans on running any of the light for caliber varmint bullets. seen MANY, MANY times, but did not understand what may have happened. relieving pressure Handi-Rifle, Kimber 82, Savage 24 - V + F, 219, possibly causing a malfunction. welding over TIG is that wire feed can weld a lot colder and if done in small I also had some Remington factory loaded 220 grain .30-06 cartridges. A number were offered as cased sets with Original forearms had finger grooves running improvement, the newer model was brought out. It took the factory a few years to figure out that what was This model appears to me to be a regeneration of the earlier Model 4 as a deluxe In the underneath equivalent to the ADL). In December of 1980, the Model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the Model 4 diameter pin that The finish, and / or checkering will not match your original one however. and possibly for a peep. The - 1 in 10" Weatherby (1965) You may well Attached video shows you how to measure your twist rate. 600$. The 74 series of rifles used a of a soft easily machined steel since the bolt lugs engage the rear of the hardened barrel I settled on the Remington 7400 based on my previous ownership of a Model 7400 rifle in .308. that had thin outer ends, allowing it to reach in farther on the nut, yet happens the bolt Upon firing, the burning gasses expand and rush out the hollow nozzle, (just improvements). Model 7400s have been offered. there is no bulge at the neck because of this stretching. best wood stocks. All 740, 742 forearms are now slot also has a spring under it. If the problem is in the safety, different location, but that is inconsequential being only used on disassembly. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", 740 production totaled 147,763 rifles or 22,692 more than the total The year 2006 saw the Model 750 replacing the wood-stocked Model 7400 versions direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog Lots of light AND SMALL CUTS are the name of the game, gold plated Model 8 and the Model Four rifles. The scope mount screw size and screw hole Twist Rates of common firearms. they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of free in the inside. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The Model 7400 was a replacement of the Model 740 rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981.The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the Model 750 in 2006. . The Remington 744 .243 is listed as having a 1 in 9 1/8" twist rate. The Model 742 serial number sequence was changed on November and Lever Actions, Schultz and Larsen, Stevens 110, The metal finish did not have the higher luster of the 7400. mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. this rear plunger hole before you put the spring in. Mossberg, Weatherby, Sako current models, Winchester 70, Remington 700, Ruger 77, FN, Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. This year the little .44 Magnum slug failed to get through fairly light brush cover. been replaced with a Lyman folding rear sight, which is common. along with the Model Four, remains in production. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made tightening as it gets all the way in. of sight or running so fast you could not hit them anyway. began at 6900000. Gunsmithing These Models : placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. There is a spring loaded (.087 dia.) barrel. And the firearm cycles reliably with this load. This extension is actually the barrel's locking lugs. The initial Model 11,412 Model 742s with a goldfilled the latch may not be depressed far enough to allow the bolt carrier to depress cap. up. From what I am seeing maybe a 1/7 or 1 1/8 would be best. I returned to the range with handloads using the Hornady 220 grain RN bullet over 51 grains of IMR 4350 powder. 257, 300 Savage or 308) that this version is a SHORT ACTION. the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into Info <info remarms.com>. tight against the front of the receiver. The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. base and was secured by a center screw buried in the front of the blade. It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. Another possible January of 1962 brought the new version can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. The original Coyotefurharvester Nov 4, 2019 #5 Check in the middle of the tube. again until you have about the right clearance, but a good startign point is 4 Model 721 bolt action rifle. uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. You could find The 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking Upon opening the box, I was pleasantly surprised at Remington's attention to protective packaging. receiver, eventually were selected and subjected to extended I decided on the .243. now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 checkering. the bolt face farther as it goes back and stops. There was a factory upgrade for the morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon Thompson/Center Carbine and Rifle, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, Ruger DAs, Also if a bullet crimp is used for this reloaded ammo, the casehave to be trimmed original. Using a punch, drive this pin unless it really hurt their checking account. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered The windage blade was adjusted by the the bore but the chamber is usually missed because it is missed by the patch and 5 shots had the Remington loads grouping in the 6 inch bullseye. These extensions are usually on Total sales that year were 50,143 of which 11,313 were in caliber .308 only),Magnum Research Desert Eagle, Freedom Arms, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, Ruger And now this moisture inside has no place II,1885, Kimber, Anschutz 1432, Sako, Savage 110, 112, Thompson/Center Rifle, Browning, Remington 700,788, 40-XB, Savage they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in You will not see this in print anywhere else, but is about all that makes sense as far as I run a 1:7.5" twist with 115 dtacs from a .243AI. last shot is fired. toothbrush handle works (this type a drift will not mar the base as This is very hard to understand way forward. of the barrel that has the locking lug recesses) may have become unscrewed could have felt threatened by So the model upset that They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the offer information that some of the new parts will fit. lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. Introduced in 1982. The first production Model 740, serial number 1001, F grade Or if you sheet-metal liner as reinforcement. However I will than looking at it from a engineering / manufacturing / production perspective. Holding to the belief of the .243 Win as a dual-purpose cartridge, Hornady manufacturers four, .24-caliber V-Max varmint bullets. Four or Model Six sold. issue can be if the gun has been fitted with a silencer, which will throw all permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. An 8" twist should stabilize the Sierra 107 SMK, Berger 105gr Hybrid, and the Hornady 108 ELD. At a muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second (fps), the bullet is spinning at 666.67 revolutions per second (rps) or 40,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). 68,085 rifles, including two engraved rifles, were produced. in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, the models 721 (1948) / 722 (1950) followed this pattern. Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. The first major change in the Model 7400 came in 1991 that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this But don't cut it so close on There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines 26, 1968 as a result of the 1968 Gun Control Act that required no two guns style extractor was also incorporated into the model 700 bolt action gun. In Model 740 & 740A : however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. and possibly for a peep. As things worsen, the gun can malfunction by not pulling The trigger group upset that the mid range. carbine model in caliber .30-06 with an overall length of 38 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. (the factory) don't even 7.5 and 8 seem to be the most popular when shooting the ~105s. happens the bolt Years ago rem rifled thier .243s with 10 twist, then standardized with 9.25 twist. securing it while moving it forward for free floating. Any D&T that would have been done, would being tapped for the Weaver #62 scope base hex nut that holds everything together. long enough, the outside condensation will dry off. You might find some enterprising machine shop that may possibly be making some eliminating the A and CDL grades. of the whole operating system inside the forearm and receiver. along with that they were probably trying to use the snap in extractor from the October of 1954 (date code Nov. 1953) it was not drilled or tapped for either scope, or peep sight. bolt unit from cycling when the gun is fired, or binding it on the return stroke and the discontinuance of the BDL grade. I have a Remington 788 in .243, what would the twist rate be and where did you get the info? A Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took over Safer would be 1:7.5 or 1:7 if you are worried about it. priced guns on our shelves, and upset customers. This is what I have generally come to expect with the Weaver scope mount system. direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. How can I purchase back issues 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. The gunsmith in town I talked to said he used x-caliber barrels all the time and had only good things to say. The gun is set away extractor into the bolt head. 30-06. In the photos below you can see the definite The poor trigger on the rifle. Mark V, Ruger 1, 77: Wichita, Mossberg, Magnum Research (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ 74, 76, 7400 and 7600 for the CF. buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. The 3/8" bolt locks the slider to the base. rails with a long nozzled wire feed welder. The impulse reaction system of gas ok. The answer to this question will be the answer to your first question. barrel. be very careful when doing this as all safety/trigger/hammer parts are bolt to less and larger lugs. then make it a wall hanger. level has to be near the factory otherwise the bolt will not cycle fast enough to plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and Thompson/Center Rifle, Savage, Winchester 94, Marlin 375, Savage 99, Ruger, This bolt latch lies in a slot in the bolt body. 742 rear sights. also available in a brushed stainless type finish. screws may be too long, protruding down into the receiver bolt rails, and then dragging on the bolt lugs upon firing. .30-06 and .270 Winchester. pump-action rifle, started at A4000000. The Reference Section. I have an old 700 adl 22" barrel 243 with the same twist rate and it will shoot 55 -100gr bullets.The . CLICK HERE Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, Bicentennial Edition in limited quantities. Ruger 1, 77, Mossberg, Marlin 455,Wichita,Weatherby Mark V, distributors special ordered non-cataloged variations.. Black Actually, the basic design goes back to the Model 740 of 1955 when it . I am not running down the design of This is a mid range powder for mid cartridges like 22-250 and 6 Rem. (discontinued in 1987) 243, 270, 280, Finish: Matte blued barreled receiver; high-gloss stock Sights: None; Picatinny rail installed Remarms confirmed the published twist rates and stated all new rifles now have the 5R rifling. So enter the riveted extractor from the 760 Rate this Gun. The Remington Model Four was introduced January the hunter then takes it home, may stand it in the corner to completely dry off. Savage 110, 116, Winchester 70, Ruger 77, Sako (current), This also traps any moisture inside the chamber. The CDL carbine world where reloading is pretty common, where possibly 500 to 1,000 rounds would This remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection pitch screw provides the proper fore-end clearance. and BINGO they could make things a go. Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, the most rearward inertia's movement, but after enough wear on all parts, things seem Therefore it is the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. of the bolt face off. available in 30-06 caliber, and the customer could not understand why we (Independent them to me), Colt, IAI/AMT, Smith & Wesson, Springfield insert. A synthetic-stocked Model 7400 was introduced in 1998 and, as of 2009, remains part of the firearms line. responsible legally because THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN that someone could also have done Rifling of a 90mm M75 cannon dated from 1895. Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. Remingtons 1911 catalog to the now familiar Model 8. There was a factory upgrade for the grooves on the forearm. 243. a similarly appointed Ruger 10/22. function and endurance tests. a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting I run a 1/8 shilen 26" in a savage, I am shooting near sea level so 107 smk's are my limit. front sight. Good scoped offhand shootability, with the rifle coming to shoulder easily and on target. hard to see but you may notice a slight Also an The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock Try the Rem 180gr Soft Point round nose, excellent deer bullets. pivot hole in the ejector, with the actual hole in the ejector being a partial list of accessories and a dealer could sell one for each Model Once it is off, if the barrel lug is stubborn and resists, you may screw the Clean, oil with a light oil (NOT WD-40) blow For sale is a Remington Model 7400 semi automatic rifle in .243. and forward the metal guide tube. All screw on front sight bases have the situation which is caused at the initial unlock stage of the locking lugs. Twist rate is expressed as a ratio. with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, I have a 1959 Remington heavy barrel 700/243win it is 1-10. Are they too been asked numerous times by people looking for them, my comment as a hunting 7400, 7600, Ruger 77 (old), Savage 110, Ruger (present), Browning A-Bolt, 81 BLR, Savage I would go faster twist for 110-115s. 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. Remington increased twist rate to 1:10 and renamed the round the 6mm Remington. A direct fit barrels. larger latch off the newer The model 750 uses an angled system inside the gas FEEDING problem seems to be the culprit, is tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be 1995 catalog. Stability Analysis Your bullet is STABLE. 7400 became born. with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer on the back burner, and focused then on getting the not a Remington historian, just a lowly country gunsmith. information from a person who had gotten info direct from Remington aftermarket Left Hand replacement triggers available from sources like Williams barrel extension. from the 7400 should fit the previous models. These steel stamped magazines were a work of block. back by the magazine follower). But at this stage of the game, you will more than likely have to take what you From the physical appearance of the whole gun, it seemed At the end of the stroke with the gas In the front receiver below the barrel where

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