This course is applicable to all models and gauges of the remington 870 shotgun. Im not familiar with the 7400 action, but if it worked before and doesnt now it is probably an assembly issue. While im not particularly fond of either, they both offer shooters quick follow up shots and reduced recoil over traditional bolt action designs. There will be detailed instructions on how to correctly clean the rifle. New listing original remington walnut model 742, 3006 buttstock. Jan 22, 2016 learn how to reassemble the remington 1100 and 1187 shotguns from a professional gunsmith at brownells. This is important as about all obsolete parts suppliers use only factory or closely associated numbers where ever possible so everyone is on the same page note, for some of the older firearms, many over 100 years old, the factories never used what we now know as. It is very accurate but if you do not pull the extractor all the way back and let it come down hard it will not fire and when it fires and loads the next cartridge it will not fire to you pull the extractor back and release it. You can download an owners manual for our current production firearms on. I have not shot it yet, because i want a sling on it. Remington models 742, 7400, 4 takedown disassembly.
Jim green, gunsmith and owner of gunworks of harrington, me, shows how to fully disassemble a remington 7400 carbine, which c. If i scrub the chamber out when it comes out of the safe it works fine, if i dont it will hang up. Learn how to reassemble the remington 1100 and 1187 shotguns from a professional gunsmith at brownells. Ive read that the pin is drifted out towards the bottom, but i cant get it to budge. The illustration shown below was scanned off a remington factory parts list, and are factory part numbers. Unfollow remington model 7400 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 09, 2012 remington 7400742 barrel and bolt assembly removal willwood487. Cbj the remington 742s 7400s and 750s arent designed to be range guns they are meant to be hunting rifles and shot a few times to sight in and then a few times over the course of a season. These feature as well as a great balancing point, near the. Nov 03, 2017 diving into the ever popular remington 1100. Jun 15, 2011 easytounderstand text describes each step of disassembly and reassembly for the remington model 742 ideal for all skill levelsnovice to expert note.
New factory magazine, also 280 rem and 35 whelen, no cc. Remington 7400742 barrel and bolt assembly removal youtube. Oct 22, 2014 i have a couple youtube video links that describe how to disassemble the remington 740, 742, 7400 in pretty good detail. I couldnt be more happier with the performance and resultsmy gun looks like a different rifle all togetheri am very please with my purchase and i will be doing business with your company again in the near futurei have included a few pics to show you what my rifle looks like now. Would i buy a garand over the 7400, you better believe it. So heres my question, is the 7400 stock the same as another rem s. Remington model 742 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Model 7400750 model 798799 model 673 model 597 genesis muzzleloaders ultimate muzzleloaders model five model spr22. Remington model 7400, 742, 740, 750, 74, and model. How to reassemble the remington 11001187 shotgun gun. How to disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble a remington 1100 1187 model autoloading shotgun.
Remington model 7400, model 7400, remington model 7400 serial. The best one was the original 740 built in the 50s. I settled on the remington 7400 based on my previous ownership of a model 7400 rifle in. These feature as well as a great balancing point, near the receiver, makes this firearm a hunting rifle that is highly rated. Locks firmly during use these magazines fit remington models.
Remington 7400 disassembly problem the home machinist. Remington model 7400, model 7400, remington model 7400. Remington model 740 detail strip and assembly youtube. Remington autoloading rifle and was later renamed in remingtons 1911 catalog to the now familiar model 8. I have a remington model 7400 3006 rifle that im having trouble taking apart. Remington model 4, 742, 7400 disassembly notes big game hunters in the united states traditionally had two options in semiautomatic rifles, the browning bar and remington 7400. Remington 740 742 750 7400 magazine 3006 270 4rd new factory. And after more than 180 years the same holds true for any firearm, including your new remington. While im not particularly fond of either, they both offer shooters quick follow up shots and reduced. Bdl, remington model 742 carbine, remington model 7400, remington model 7400. Simply slip in a full mag and you are immediately ready to chamber another round. Eliphalet remingtons first flintlock launched a proud tradition of accuracy and responsibility. Im selling one of our 7400s so i can get a tikka bolt action t3 varmit.
My dads 742 is pretty old, and he had a problem with it goin into battery but got it fixed the old ones have jamming issues from what i can tell. This video is short, easy to follow and without music or distractions. I have a 7400 in 3006 and it is the only rifle i have that the chamber seems to rust for no apparent reason. This rifle is in very good condition and includes a nice leather strap, 1 magazine and seethru mounts. The remington model 7400 is a series of semiautomatic rifles manufactured by remington arms. Constructed of incredibly strong all weather fiberglass reinforced synthetic stock material and complete with all hardware for conversion, the remington 7400 monte carlo synthetic rifle stock comes with everything youll need. I would recommend going to the remington website and downloading the owners manual. The model 7400 was introduced in 1981 and was basically the same as the model four. Custom remington 7400 7600 750 rifles accuracy systems. The model 7400 was a replacement of the model 740 rifle which remington produced from 1952 to 1981. I have a couple youtube video links that describe how to disassemble the remington 740, 742, 7400 in pretty good detail.
The 7407427400 series magazine have a bolt release in the magazine, while the 7607600 series magazines dont have, or need, a bolt release. Removed synthetic stock from the 7400, wrapped 7400 in old flannel pajama leg, put 7400 in back of top shelf in my closet. I got as far as trying to remove the pin that secures the bolt handle to the bolt, but i cannot seem to get pin to come out. Download free remington owners manuals in pdf format. Then be cleaned thoroughly and oiled to wait til next season. How to disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble a. Remington 1100 disassembly and reassembly under the gun. Home gunsmithing remington model 4, 742, 7400 disassembly notes. Id tell you everything i did to the 7400 before getting to this point, but its too painful.
Remington model 7400, 742, 740, 750, 74, and model four. Im selling one of our 7400 s so i can get a tikka bolt action t3 varmit. None of the other guns in that safe have a problem, just the 7400. This base fits the remington 4, 6, 7400, 750, 7600, 7615, benelli autosuper black eaglevinchim190, m2, weaver 93, stoeger m3000. Bought remington 7600, installed synthetic stock, sighted and went elk hunting. I cant seem to remove the pin that secures the bolt handle to the bolt. Remington model 740, model 742 and model 7400 autoloading rifles. Synthetic stock installation on remington 7400 shooters. Remington 7400742 barrel and bolt assembly removal willwood487. If you own a remington 870 shotgun then you need the information contained in this video manual. The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the model 750 in 2006. Its reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use today. Over time because of how the action works being gas operated.
Eliphalet remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. The 7400 is not much better and the new 750 in junk. Synthetic stock installation on remington 7400 shooters forum. This video has been a request from a few of my subscribers as well as various forum members on how to completely disassemble the remington 7615 and for the most part 7600 as well. Oct 18, 2007 took my new 870 exp apart for cleaning easily. It is a heavy gun, i could not carry it for very long without a sling. Download free remington owners manuals in pdf format click here to download remington 700 owners manual the remington 700 is the most popular boltaction rifle in america, at least according to sales figures for new and previouslyowned rifles.
The video ends with the author having a table full of parts and a statement re assemble in reverse order. Remington 750 7400 free float forearms forearm rifles. Remington model 742 assemblydisassembly instructions. The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the model 750 in 2006 history. These instructions also apply to the remington model 742, remington model 74 sportsman, remington model 740, remington model 742 bdl, remington model 742 carbine, remington model 7400.
Big game hunters in the united states traditionally had two options in semiautomatic rifles, the browning bar and remington 7400. Re assemble the rem 7400 mississippi gun owners community. I think that you could use the magazines in either rifle, but the 7400 magazine would be a pita in a 7600 because of the need to push the bolt release on the magazine at the same time you push the. You can search for your user manual in the search field below simply enter a model number or the name of your appliance e. Remington 7400 price i have a new remington 7400 carbine in 30. Remington model 7400 troubles the firearms forum the. Remington models 742, 7400, 4 takedown disassembly assembly. Custom remington 7400, 7600, 750 rifles built by accuracy systems inc.
The chamber and trigger group of your rifle being your main targets. In december of 1980, the model 742 was discontinued and replaced by the model 4 and model 7400. Eliphalet remington s first flintlock launched a proud tradition of accuracy and responsibility. It comes with a steel butt plate, but i want a recoil pad.
Remington 7400 problems gun and game the friendliest. Hahaha that just reminded me of the first time i took apart the model 7400 chambered in 270win hahaha. What i got was 4 pages on disassembly and a single page with 4 reassembly tipspictures, all dealing with trigger and bolt. Simple reassembly allows for a secure connection of the barrel and action and. The remington 7400 rifle synthetic monte carlo stockforend matte black 19491 have been designed to specifically fit on remington models 7400 and 7600 rifles. Made in the usa, remington extra magazines are handy to have in your pocket when hunting or target practicing, as an empty magazine can be replaced quickly and easily by a full one.
Thank you for posting details rem 7400 disassembly directions. The carbine version also handles well, at least on the range and in some limited field carry. The larger caliber penetrates even dense undergrowth well and this semi auto rifle is easily handled. Absolutely nothing about how to capture the magazine box, follower with spring and 222 rem spacer while putting the action, floorplate and screws in place at the same time. Remington model 740, model 742 and model 7400 autoloading. Quick video on how to disassemble and reassemble a remington model 740 woodsmaster rifle. Remington 7400 problems gun and game the friendliest gun.
Master gunsmith and agi instructor ken brooks takes you through the complete disassembly and reassembly of the remington 870 shotgun down to the last part. Remington 7400 problems discussion in remington started by buymore, oct 12, 2012. Hi, anybody here who can help me to disassemble the action of a remington mod. The 742 is the worst of the bunch stamped receiver and very prone to extractor breaking. Brownells is your source for remington 7400 stock at brownells parts and accessories.