anyone have one of these rifles? mine seem to have a bit of a feeding and jamming issue. ive tried to clean it with qtips and slightly oiling without breaking down this rifle totally. any ideas or am I gonna end up breaking it down totally? just recently got this rifle
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Remington 742 woodsmaster
- Thread starter fez
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Has the gas mechanism been cleaned? Has the chamber been thoroughly cleaned? Are you using factory or reloads?
I've never owned one but have known others who did own them. They never had a real good reputation for reliability. Unless where you hunt gives you multiple opportunities at deer I would choose almost any other gun as a preferred alternative. Would not want to depend on one of these for a possible one chance in a season opportunity. YMMV
Jim
I've never owned one but have known others who did own them. They never had a real good reputation for reliability. Unless where you hunt gives you multiple opportunities at deer I would choose almost any other gun as a preferred alternative. Would not want to depend on one of these for a possible one chance in a season opportunity. YMMV
Jim
You can remove the forend easily enough. Push the two pins, and the trigger mechanism can be removed. These steps allow access for routine cleaning.
Some jamming is magazine related. Try a new or proven to work magazine.
With the trigger mechanism out, you can see if the locking lugs have been deforming the receiver toward the back end. If you discover this, there is a real problem. The dents can be reduced and smoothed, but the situation is essentially terminal.
Some jamming is magazine related. Try a new or proven to work magazine.
With the trigger mechanism out, you can see if the locking lugs have been deforming the receiver toward the back end. If you discover this, there is a real problem. The dents can be reduced and smoothed, but the situation is essentially terminal.
Remove the forend - one screw, and a large screwdriver. Clean the gas system. If it has never been cleaned it will be encrusted.
The pins that secure the trigger group are not difficult to push or tap out. They are retained by a spring detent system. Then just wiggle the trigger mechanism out. You will be able to clean the mechanism. A spray cleaner can be used; keep it off the wood.
Further disassembly is a pain. To get the bolt out, the barrel must be removed, and there is a nasty little pin that retains the cocking handle. Not necessary, unless there are defective parts.
Make sure the chamber is clean. If it isn't, extraction is more difficult, and this can cause functioning problems.
The pins that secure the trigger group are not difficult to push or tap out. They are retained by a spring detent system. Then just wiggle the trigger mechanism out. You will be able to clean the mechanism. A spray cleaner can be used; keep it off the wood.
Further disassembly is a pain. To get the bolt out, the barrel must be removed, and there is a nasty little pin that retains the cocking handle. Not necessary, unless there are defective parts.
Make sure the chamber is clean. If it isn't, extraction is more difficult, and this can cause functioning problems.
If you are not comfortable taking this rifle "totally" apart for a good and thorough cleaning then find someone who can. Like tiriaq mentioned make sure the chamber is scrubbed down good as the neck shoulder area of auto loader chamber gets gas deposits that build up over time. Examine the interior of the receiver for damage and wear in particular the rails the bolt slides on. Clean and examine the clip/mag for damage, they get dropped and the lips get slightly bent which can cause feeding issues.
We had a many Rem. 742's and Win.100's at the hunt camp and when they had issues they were either dirty or had clip/mag issues and or the ammo was dry and dirty. This ain't no AK-47. Typical auto loader it has to be kept meticulously clean to be anywhere near reliable. If you intend on keeping and using this rifle you will be doing yourself a huge favour by learning how to completely strip this rifle down and clean it. Then if your at the hunt camp or where ever and you have had a hard day in the bush and the rifle is filthy with spruce needles, water and crud, you can strip it all down clean her up and be ready go with confidence for the next day.
We had a many Rem. 742's and Win.100's at the hunt camp and when they had issues they were either dirty or had clip/mag issues and or the ammo was dry and dirty. This ain't no AK-47. Typical auto loader it has to be kept meticulously clean to be anywhere near reliable. If you intend on keeping and using this rifle you will be doing yourself a huge favour by learning how to completely strip this rifle down and clean it. Then if your at the hunt camp or where ever and you have had a hard day in the bush and the rifle is filthy with spruce needles, water and crud, you can strip it all down clean her up and be ready go with confidence for the next day.
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