RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster......
I used it last year.... It was zero'ed when I was about 10 and has NEVER needed adjusted since!! I shot some Fusion ammo and it was right on, so I assumed all was good.
I had the BIGGEST deer of my life 75 yards in front of me and it would NOT fire a round!!! I watched as the deer turned toward me and walked right past me!! I was p*ssed!!
The smith's comment was more that the older 742's will NOT take the abuse of EVERYDAY shooting. Hunting situations it will last along time!