740/742/750/7400 shooters?

[Browning_300wsm]

How many do we have? I have always had a strong liking of the 7400s, finally bought a used one in excellent condition with the engraved receiver and gloss finish. Chambered in .280 Remington. Topped it off today with a Bushnell Elite 3500 3-9x40 with the DOA 600 reticle. Can't wait to shoot it!!

 

[petew]

I killed a lot of game with a Model 4 in 30-06 since the early 80's when it first came out. Just make sure you have a chamber brush and use it regularly after each time out and it will serve you well. Keep the gas chamber clean and dry, no oil on it !!

 

[BrotherRockeye]

I owned a 750 in 30 06 for a spell. It was a nice iron, handled and worked well. It flung the spent brass far enough that I lost a few from the first loads I built for it. Traded it off a short time later.
I should have given it more of a chance, but I only had so much 30 06 brass...

 

[josh1976]

Love my 742 carbine. The reliability complaints you hear about are usually caused by user error. Improperly seated magazines, and seriously neglected cleaning.

 

[brybenn]

Ive had 8 742 in 3006. Loved them all but never seemed to keep any. Prefer other action types for hunting rifles i guess

 

[canadaman30]

I have two 750 carbines in 30-06+308. Love them both

 

[Sniper_485]

Ive got a 740 in 30-06 that I havent done much with, my mother has a 742 in .308 that she's used for years. They're good guns.

 

[hifiwasabi]

I just missed out on a 750 synthetic carbine in .280 Rem. The odd part about it was that the magazine was attached to the rifle, not unlike the BAR. Still kicking myself for not ponying up quickly enough.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

Had a 7400 in .30-06, never a problem, was my first big game rifle.
Liked it because it shouldered similar to my 870 and all I knew were shotguns.
Got bored with it, sold it off, went to levers and bolts.

I prefer the 760/7600 pumps for all big game hunting now, they seem a tad lighter and simple maintenance.

 

[Bushbasher]

Love the 7400