Need Help With The Rifle
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Shoot a couple of boxes of ammo through it first... if it functions correctly 100% of the time, then look at a scope and don't shoot it much, keep it clean and use it for hunting...
It is a long discontinued model that had some problems with wear... if it gives you problems get rid of it... possibly that's what the last guy did...
It is a long discontinued model that had some problems with wear... if it gives you problems get rid of it... possibly that's what the last guy did...
Sound advice from guntech and he should know.
As for a scope, I have used Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on a couple of hunting rifles and had no regrets. Very good value for the money, solid quality and decent optics.
Mark
As for a scope, I have used Bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on a couple of hunting rifles and had no regrets. Very good value for the money, solid quality and decent optics.
Mark
In your opinion is the 740 any worse than the 742? and is the 7400 quite a bit better? and I believe there was a model Four, how was it? Reason I ask is, I recently bought two 742's as special purpose guns, one in 6mm and a carbine in 308. They don't show any "chatter" marks and seem to function fine at the moment. They likely won't see much going out the pipe, so hopefully they will last me a long time. Or should I be flogging now, ha-ha?
To the OP, what cal is your 740?
My guns only get Leupold scopes, but that's just stupid old me!
WTB: a couple of black synthedic stock sets to fit Rem 742.
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i spent large amounts of money trying to find a load my father's liked. best I could get was minute of barn at 100yrds. IF it shoots and IF you decide to keep it - the Leupold VX1 2-7x33 in low rings was an excellent fit.
cool. I once upon a time had a brand new Rem 7400 in 30-06, had no problems with it.
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Burris 2X7 Fullfield.
It's too bad Remington didn't do a better job on those rifles. It would be a good sporting rifle otherwise.
Many owners experience reliability issues with them. A dirty chamber is sometimes a problem as well as worn magazines that hinder proper feeding. As mentioned, a VXII 2x7 in low mounts would be a good fit and would work on any future rifle if the 740 goes down the road.
The 760/7600s rifles are a very good alternative to the 740/742/7400s.
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Many owners experience reliability issues with them. A dirty chamber is sometimes a problem as well as worn magazines that hinder proper feeding. As mentioned, a VXII 2x7 in low mounts would be a good fit and would work on any future rifle if the 740 goes down the road.
The 760/7600s rifles are a very good alternative to the 740/742/7400s.
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740-742
One of the biggest problems with the Remington 740 series was the bolt that holds the forestock on. It had a single continuous thread, and could be tightened up too much, resulting in inconsistent accuracy.
This was corrected in the 742 series, where the bolt had two different threads, and put a more consistent pressure on the forestock.
Williams made what they called an "accuracy block" for the 740, that was inserted into the forestock and helped give consistent pressure.
0ne big problem was reloads, made by people who used standard production dies to load their ammo. RCBS makes a small base die set in standard calibres just for reloading semi-automatic rifles. It is worth the few extra dollars if you use these rifles. Also, some people tightened down the seating die to crimp the bullets in place. If you set the seating die down too far, it will bulge the shoulder of the case, making it larger and the cartridge will not chamber.
Also, the 740 / 742 / 7400 series operates on gas pressure. You have to use appropriate powders, bullet weights, and loads to generate enough gas to operate the system, but not too much to cause damage from overpressures.
Keep it clean, lubricate it LIGHTLY, use good ammo, and it should work great for a hunting rifle. These rifles are not target rifles. If it shoots 2 inches at 100 yards, that relates to 4 inches at 200, and 6 inches at 300. The vital area on a Deer is 12 inches in diameter, so if you do your part, your rifle will do it's part.
One of the biggest problems with the Remington 740 series was the bolt that holds the forestock on. It had a single continuous thread, and could be tightened up too much, resulting in inconsistent accuracy.
This was corrected in the 742 series, where the bolt had two different threads, and put a more consistent pressure on the forestock.
Williams made what they called an "accuracy block" for the 740, that was inserted into the forestock and helped give consistent pressure.
0ne big problem was reloads, made by people who used standard production dies to load their ammo. RCBS makes a small base die set in standard calibres just for reloading semi-automatic rifles. It is worth the few extra dollars if you use these rifles. Also, some people tightened down the seating die to crimp the bullets in place. If you set the seating die down too far, it will bulge the shoulder of the case, making it larger and the cartridge will not chamber.
Also, the 740 / 742 / 7400 series operates on gas pressure. You have to use appropriate powders, bullet weights, and loads to generate enough gas to operate the system, but not too much to cause damage from overpressures.
Keep it clean, lubricate it LIGHTLY, use good ammo, and it should work great for a hunting rifle. These rifles are not target rifles. If it shoots 2 inches at 100 yards, that relates to 4 inches at 200, and 6 inches at 300. The vital area on a Deer is 12 inches in diameter, so if you do your part, your rifle will do it's part.
hey, thanks for the info. where abouts in S Mb are you? you just might be a good guy to know.
