Remington 742 Woodsmaster
Inherited one and wondering if it is worth sending to the gunsmith. It is a late 1960's model. I have not shot it yet, it is filthy, but in very good shape. Not a scratch on it. Is this rifle a hunter or just a keeper ?
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RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster
They are super nice brush guns use it and enjoy.
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RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster
its a Keeper and a hunter. No doubt a great gun. I own a 742 in .308 and a 7400 in .270. I picked the 742 at a gun show for a great deal. It was in great condition. the 7400 is going up for sale when I get around too. I was looking for a .308 w/ woodstock and could not find a 7400 in .308 w/ a wooden stock. So when I saw the 742 I jumped and hagled on the deal.
Give it a nice cleaning and you will be fine. The triggers are horrible on the Rems. but they are easily adjustable if you are daring and handy. They can also be sent out to get worked on. enjoy the gun. J |
RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster
I think between my dad and myself, we've had (4)742's in 30-06, including the one i have now. Of those (4), one that was bought used had jamming problems and went back to Rem. to be fixed. Asecond one wasn't the most accurate but still good enough for a deer rifle. Only that "one" was less accurate that i'd like, all the others were very good, shooting at least 1-1/2" groups at 100 yds...
The one that i now have is reliable and accurate and i don't think i'll ever sell it... DM |
RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster
ORIGINAL: jlsherr Inherited one and wondering if it is worth sending to the gunsmith. It is a late 1960's model. I have not shot it yet, it is filthy, but in very good shape. Not a scratch on it. Is this rifle a hunter or just a keeper ? |
RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster
I think in these parts more deer were kiled with 742's than marlin or winchester 30/30's.That's saying something;).They were however prone to jamming if not kept clean.
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RE: Remington 742 Woodsmaster
The motto with the Remmy autos.. you better keep em CLEAN! Not somewhat clean but very clean..if you do that it will serve you very well! I sold my last one a couple of years ago but I think I will get another one of these days...just simply for the fact I killed my first several deer with it.
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