Remington Woodsmaster 742 in .30-06

[3macs1]

Here you go this is the write up I was looking for. Lots of good reading here
Like I say unless a rare caliper which I am just adding to the collection and not going to be a regular shooter I don't buy them
http://www.wisnersinc.com/additional_info/Remington_7407427400.htm

 

[Home3]

.....The rails the bolt travels on in the receiver, as mentioned is a key thing to look for. If it shows signs of wear leave it on the rack.

Rem 742's were never designed or intended for high round count usage. They will last for years for the guy who takes care of it and maybe fires a clip or two of shells per year. This is all Remington designed them for is the average working guy who goes out once a year and takes a few shots at a target and then maybe a deer. .

That is basically it. Two years ago I came very close to buying one in carbine. Did my research and that is what I came up with. The $400 extra I had to pay for a BAR was a good investment.

 

[Squibloads]

I had a 742 years ago with a 10 shot clip...terrible trigger (like on a cap gun)...not overly accurate...but when boom boom fast...

 

[two-dogs]

I had a 742 years ago with a 10 shot clip...terrible trigger (like on a cap gun)...not overly accurate...but when boom boom fast...

did you know it was illegal? what brand of clip was it? . Was it pie plate or better? I'm assuming it was a short action, correct?

 

[Squibloads]

did you know it was illegal? what brand of clip was it? . Was it pie plate or better? I'm assuming it was a short action, correct?

It wasn't illegal back then...30-06 clip...I cannot remember the manufacturer but it was steel...

Better than pie plate...They make them and probably lots of them in the states...

 

[two-dogs]

It wasn't illegal back then...30-06 clip...I cannot remember the manufacturer but it was steel...

Better than pie plate...They make them and probably lots of them in the states...

cool, thx for the info and come back! That's what I was hope'n to hear!

 

[gunrunner100]

It wasn't illegal back then...30-06 clip...I cannot remember the manufacturer but it was steel...Better than pie plate...They make them and probably lots of them in the states...

Guessing... Colyer.

 

[gtrussell]

Have one for the model 88 in 243.They get the blood going.

 

[Squibloads]

Guessing... Colyer.

It was 30yrs ago...

 

[rodngun]

I had two both in .308 one older (wood) the other newer (syn) furniture. Fun little guys used them as bush pushers for a season each and then traded them off (I like to try new actions, calibers each season so Ill trade and sell to find something new to play with) I picked them up at different time couple years apart. They worked just fine with any .308 ammo I used federal, win, and what not. Nothing overly special about them for me. I would prefer getting a win mod 100

 

[NB444]

It wasn't illegal back then...30-06 clip...I cannot remember the manufacturer but it was steel...

Better than pie plate...They make them and probably lots of them in the states...

They still make the 10 round clips, I saw one at Cabelas in Maine this summer.

 

[hakx]

My 742 in 30-06 was both a jam-o-matic, and would print any group regardless of load recipe. I went back to a bolt action.

 

[Squibloads]

My 742 in 30-06 was both a jam-o-matic, and would print any group regardless of load recipe. I went back to a bolt action.

They are finicky to load for...first you need small base dies and a very clean chamber...you also have to match the load to factory specs...these guns operate at certain pressures...to high or to low is a "no go"....

My brother in law has a 7400 in 308 carbine and he uses irons only and has no problem dropping jumpers out to 300yds...

 

[two-dogs]

Have one for the model 88 in 243.They get the blood going.

come-on-now Gary! your 88 or your 100?

 

[tkv]

I have a 742 in 243 never had a problem with jamming and shoots very well, they are a very well balanced and compact rifle for walking in the woods

 

[kamlooky]

come-on-now Gary! your 88 or your 100?

He's gitt'in old and can't remember chit.........
Soft enuff fer ya?.......

 

[gtrussell]

Looky,thats more like the crust, I like to hear.

 

[gtrussell]

88 100

come-on-now Gary! your 88 or your 100?

Come on you know they fit both!

 

[gtrussell]

Lookys buddy beagleeye

He's gitt'in old and can't remember chit.........
Soft enuff fer ya?.......

Older,yes,but still have my sense of humour, unlike your crusty bc buddy.He thinks he has forget more than most of us,or for sure,I know.

 

[cote_b]

How do the 742's compare to the new 750's, or the old Winchester model 100?