value of older Remington model 2400 in 270 caliber

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Hoping to get a little input on a rifle I'm looking to pick up. One of the old boys around home has offered up his Remington Model 7400 in 270 caliber. He has hunted with it for 25 years. Swears not to have put 3 box's of shells through it. The gun is immaculate. New condition with a decent scope. I'm not familiar with the semi auto Remington. Is there anything I should look out for. I'm a hunter not a shooter so don't get to play with many different models or calibers. My first was a browning A bolt 30-06 and still use it today.Thanks for any input.
 
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If the chamber is kept clean and the gun is neither dirty nor excessively oiled, it will function just fine. They are good rifles in my opinion, but require a bit more attention to detail than bolt and lever rifles. Often they are neglected just a bit, and then they may jam. Some people hate them and refer to them as the "Jam-O-Matic", but everyone I have hunted with who owns one loves them.
 
The earlier Model 742 was actually the Jam-o-matic. After repeated firings (hundreds, not dozens, of shells), the inside top of the receiver may become "chattered" from the leading edge of the bolt knocking up against it. If the chattering becomes pronounced, the bolt will bang into those little grooves and fail to function properly.

(Yes, I know I am not a gunsmith and don't know some of the correct technical terms! :rolleyes:)

The 7400 design was an improvement on the 742, and most folks have no issues with them. They are reasonably accurate and fairly reliable, and have a devoted following.

In Eastern Ontario at the gun shows a really clean 7400 will fetch about $500, rarely much more and sometimes a bit less. HTH.

Doug
 
Hi. Where you are matters. Used firearm prices vary somewhat from place to place.
Epp's is listing a scoped 7400 in VG condition at $575. Another in excellent condition with a synthetic stock and red dot sight at $649. Retail prices, of course.
 
Doug said:
The earlier Model 742 was actually the Jam-o-matic. After repeated firings (hundreds, not dozens, of shells), the inside top of the receiver may become "chattered" from the leading edge of the bolt knocking up against it. If the chattering becomes pronounced, the bolt will bang into those little grooves and fail to function properly.

(Yes, I know I am not a gunsmith and don't know some of the correct technical terms! :rolleyes:)

The 7400 design was an improvement on the 742, and most folks have no issues with them. They are reasonably accurate and fairly reliable, and have a devoted following.

In Eastern Ontario at the gun shows a really clean 7400 will fetch about $500, rarely much more and sometimes a bit less. HTH.

Doug
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I just bought two 742's (knowing the story), one in 6mm Rem and one carbine in 308 Win, as special purpose guns. Both appear to be in great shape and function fine. These 2 will not likely see many many rounds through them from my hands, so hopefully they will serve me well for the rest of my days.
Good post, Doug. Good info.
Looking for one or two black synthedic stocks to fit 742.
 
Thanks for all the info. Gun is 95% (great shape) comes with 2 clips, it has a wide angle (oval) scope mounted, strap, case, and three box's shells. Asking $500. The fact that I know the owner and his shooting history I feel comfortable buying from him. Doesn't hurt that I like the guy, he's 80 and cant shoot anymore because of health issues. The gun is for my son's Grade 12 grad gift and the history with the gun is important too. Hopefully he will be proud to own it and use for many more years hunting.
 
rslinn said:
Thanks for all the info. Gun is 95% (great shape) comes with 2 clips, it has a wide angle (oval) scope mounted, strap, case, and three box's shells. Asking $500. The fact that I know the owner and his shooting history I feel comfortable buying from him. Doesn't hurt that I like the guy, he's 80 and cant shoot anymore because of health issues. The gun is for my son's Grade 12 grad gift and the history with the gun is important too. Hopefully he will be proud to own it and use for many more years hunting.
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That's a great deal! And a great use for the shootin' iron as well!

Doug
 
Sounds like a good deal for $500 - just remember to KEEP THAT CHAMBER SPOTLESS. Both a 742 and a 7400 jammed up at my camp last fall, one (can't remember which) so bad we couldnt get the half-loaded (live) shell out of the chamber. Thats not a fun situation.

You'll need either a short flex rod or a short angle rod to get to the chamber.
 
Keep it clean and well lubricated, some of the older remington semi's would actually get eaten away from the inside if not well looked after. I actually saw a few at a gunshop that had chewed through the receiver.
 
blasted_saber said:
Sounds like a good deal for $500 - just remember to KEEP THAT CHAMBER SPOTLESS. Both a 742 and a 7400 jammed up at my camp last fall, one (can't remember which) so bad we couldnt get the half-loaded (live) shell out of the chamber. Thats not a fun situation.

You'll need either a short flex rod or a short angle rod to get to the chamber.
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What you REALLY need is the proper chamber brush that Remington supplied with the rifle.
 
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