Opinion on Rem 7400 in 35Whelen???

I wouldn't pay hard earned money for a model 742,7400,or 750 in any cal.Any one of those will make you swear at some point, and time! The 7600 on the other hand is a fine rifle.
 
I owned the newer version of the 7400-the 750 in 35 Whelen carbine. I never had a problem with it, but these guns need to be cleaned so they don't jam up. I put about 240rds through it and had 1 hiccup with it and that was on the first or second clip when it came out of the box(new). I have sold the 35 cause I only keep them for a while then trade them off when I see something else I like, but I would buy another 750 in 35 Whelen. If you can find a 7600 in 35 Whelen that is a nice rifle to and that's what I am currently carrying for my deer rifle.
 
I don't think the action of the 7600 or 7400 is strong enough to handle the full potential of the .35 Whelen cartridge but I'm sure it would be fine with their factory loads. I had a 7600 and the action would fly open every time I pulled the trigger. I sold it because I didn't like this. I would buy the bolt action 700 in .35 Whelen. Awesome cartridge!
 
If it doesn't jam and you have complete confidence that it won't jam when you're carrying it, then I think it's a great rifle Rob. I prefer mine in the pump (confidence level of the action), but that's just me. I'd love to have one in a semi, but I know for a fact the thought of a jam happening at the worst possible moment would always be in the back of my mind. (had it happen to me with two seperate semi Rem rifles 30 some odd years ago. I've always told myself never again with a Rem semi rifle). I can't hunt with any firearm I don't have complete confidence in.
As for the actions not being strong enough? That's the very first time I've ever heard that said. You definetly have to have a good hold on the fore-stock of the 35 when you trigger it. And just like my 870 or my BPS, the action is smooth, quick and precise on my Whelen. Shooting off the bench without a hold on the fore-stock, the action will come open. How far it comes open depends on the load it fired at the time. 200 gr simply releases the action. 225's opens it part way. A 250 grain will open it most all the way AND generally eject the shell! All my pumps will do so to some degree, shotguns as well. A normalacy is my opinion. Maybe I'm wrong? I have no worries over it.
Like said, I'd love to have one though...
 
Thank You Guy for your time on this question.
After posting it I figured it didnt matter what the caliber was .
The real question should have been what does or has anyone had experience with the 7400 rifle and action.
And I have had three good opinions on this.
I owned a 742 WoodMaster fired the first round but wouldnt cycle the second round, had to release the bolt manually, this was especially maddening as I drew don on a coyote at 50 yards and missed by a hair.When he lit out at Mach II I was slow to figure it out, but did get the second one down the pipe for effect.
I dont recall what we did to correct it, but my little gun shop guy had the trigger group out and back in inside of two minutes, so sledman the confidence comment brought back those chuckles.
Suffice to say if it where Mr Black Bear or Grizzly Bear or Mr Moose, those guys may have had their day with me instead.
Thanks Guys,
I'll pass on this rifle and read more about the History latter tonight after chasing some Black Bear around on Vancouver Island.
Hopefully the 7-30 Waters speaks today :)
Tight Groups,
Rob
 
One of my Rem semi jammers was a sevenforty-something? Bought it new back in '76 or '77, so whatever they called the model back then. It was a .270, nice rifle, accurate and great handling for me. Got sent back twice to Remington, supposedly fixed both times. Not so.
On the other side, I have zero worries with any 1100 or 11-87, but I just can't make that rifle leap again.
Yet I know of many, many people with all different calibers of the 74 series rifles that fire and fire and fire and continue to fire with no problems. My fathers .308 is one of them.
I've been so very close to buying a 750 in a 35 too many times to count! You never know Rob, it could very well be a fine purchase.
 
I had the earliest version of this rifle [M740, 30-06] Many, many years ago. It never gave me any grief at all, and was quite accurate. I shot several moose and several Black Bears with it. but moved to a bolt action when I started to get into serious reloading. Eagleye
 
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