I use a Kleanbore 10” flexible cleaning rod with a 45 cal brush on it with Hoppes #9 to insert into chamber. Works great! If need be add a little steel wool wrapped on brush.
Just purchased another 750 today in 35 Whelen, rare, maybe ! I've had a 742 in 30-06 since 1980, and have taken great care of it, and to date never experienced an FTF or FTE. Really appreciate the in-depth review of this series of rifles. I learned a lot ! Thanks !!!
Really enjoy your content and thankful people like you are out there teaching the history of these staples in American culture. I would love to see you discus the m1 carbine and its history.
Thank you very much for this wealth of information that you give us. I have a Remington 742 and it shoots very well, 1/2 inch at 100 yards (The first 2 out of three bullets in the same hole. I did a test with the foreharm wanting to allow it to have a free space between the barrel and the foreharm. I noticed that the more I tightened the srew of the forharm the less space I wanted. So I decided to tighten the screw no more than 25 lbs to allow the barrel to move in its normal swing when firing. The result was spectacular. I kept with me the target at which I shot this weapon, I didn't believe it to see such a good result. This weapon is not made for rapid fire and must be cooled down after 5 bullets. Fernand
Great video, I have been working on mine its a 742 made in 1960 and is cambered in 280 very little chatter marks and kills deer with one shot. Would love to send it to you to go through the whole gun. I'm up in Michigan not down by you. Let me know if your interested. Keep up your great content!
I personally like 742 Woodsmaster and think its misunderstood by most, like you said they simply require more maintenance than your average bolt rifle. I've had in my possession two different 742's that were chambered in 243 Winchester, both of them had some very mild chatter marks on the receiver rails. However they were not bad enough to hinder operation.
... had a choice of a Winchester model 100 and a Remington 742 way back when ... I picked the Winchester 100 ... I think I made the right choice ... the 100 is easier to clean and maintain ... and it's prettier
I have a 742 in .06 and it does show the chatter marks in the action. My question is, would that affect accuracy? It holds a 2 inch or better group at 100 yards right now. Not bad, but could it get worse because of that over time?
Won't impact accuracy, but may cause problems with extraction, ejection and/or feeding. I would suggest having a gunsmith rebuild the bolt latch to help prevent the problem from getting worse.
Shot my first deer with 742 woodsmaster. 30-06. Great gun. Couple years ago it started jamming. Had a gunsmith break it down, clean every single part. Said if it still jammed, its the magazine. Well it still jams. Having trouble finding magazines fir it. Well atleadt original 4 round ones. Any info where i could get one, at a decent price. Have had people tell me i can use other caliber magazines. Im not a gun expert but just doesnt siund like it would work as good as the original one. Any help or info would be appreciated. Thank you
"Decent price" is a relative term. Expect to spend about $100 on an OEM magazine. Magazines for the Remington 740, 742, 7400, Sportsman 74 and 750 in calibers 30/06, .280 and .270 should be workable. Ther earlier guns had magazines that were single-caliber marked but by the Model 7400 they were marked with multiple caliber designations. The Model 760/7600 magazines in a long-action caliber should work but will not hold the bolt back on the last shot.
@@BTORange BTW, when reloading for these 740 to 750 series rifles, or any auto loaders recommend ordering the resiging dies for automatics. These are slightly tighter, leavening clearance to ensure your rifle will go into full battery. Also, I keep a can of spray on solvent. PB blaster* After firing it, I squirt some in the chamber and let it run out the barrel. Sqiirt, some in the action and work it a few times. Wipe off the excess and spary some chrome metal polish, which is a none moister attracting light oil.*1 That flushes the solvents out and leaves a nice lube and protection. Wipe off the excess. It's the lazy man's way of keeping my auto loaders clean. And rust free. * 1 can be purchased at the dollar store for about $5.
I use a Kleanbore 10” flexible cleaning rod with a 45 cal brush on it with Hoppes #9 to insert into chamber. Works great! If need be add a little steel wool wrapped on brush.
Just purchased another 750 today in 35 Whelen, rare, maybe ! I've had a 742 in 30-06 since 1980, and have taken great care of it, and to date never experienced an FTF or FTE. Really appreciate the in-depth review of this series of rifles. I learned a lot ! Thanks !!!
Really enjoy your content and thankful people like you are out there teaching the history of these staples in American culture. I would love to see you discus the m1 carbine and its history.
Love your remembering the past vidoes. They are very in depth and informative.
Very well done, excellent!
Thank you very much for this wealth of information that you give us.
I have a Remington 742 and it shoots very well, 1/2 inch at 100 yards (The first 2 out of three bullets in the same hole.
I did a test with the foreharm wanting to allow it to have a free space between the barrel and the foreharm. I noticed that the more I tightened the srew of the forharm the less space I wanted. So I decided to tighten the screw no more than 25 lbs to allow the barrel to move in its normal swing when firing. The result was spectacular.
I kept with me the target at which I shot this weapon, I didn't believe it to see such a good result. This weapon is not made for rapid fire and must be cooled down after 5 bullets. Fernand
Great video. Lots of great information
Enjoy all your content and knowledge. Very informative and helpful.
Great video. Very informative. Thanks.
Great video ...thanks
A great presenter! I'd listen to him about any gun.
Agree!
Excellent, thorough information. Thank you.
Great video, I have been working on mine its a 742 made in 1960 and is cambered in 280 very little chatter marks and kills deer with one shot. Would love to send it to you to go through the whole gun. I'm up in Michigan not down by you. Let me know if your interested. Keep up your great content!
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I personally like 742 Woodsmaster and think its misunderstood by most, like you said they simply require more maintenance than your average bolt rifle. I've had in my possession two different 742's that were chambered in 243 Winchester, both of them had some very mild chatter marks on the receiver rails. However they were not bad enough to hinder operation.
It would be great to cover the Browning BAR as you did for the Remington 742.
... had a choice of a Winchester model 100 and a Remington 742 way back when ... I picked the Winchester 100 ... I think I made the right choice ... the 100 is easier to clean and maintain ... and it's prettier
You do a good job
Keeping any gun is priority. I have 742. With Montecarlo stock 3006 si ce 72. Neer no problem
Exelente comentario del 742 se agradece
Saludos de Peru tengo un 742 cal .308 esta inpecable
I have a 742 in .06 and it does show the chatter marks in the action. My question is, would that affect accuracy? It holds a 2 inch or better group at 100 yards right now. Not bad, but could it get worse because of that over time?
Won't impact accuracy, but may cause problems with extraction, ejection and/or feeding. I would suggest having a gunsmith rebuild the bolt latch to help prevent the problem from getting worse.
Shot my first deer with 742 woodsmaster. 30-06. Great gun. Couple years ago it started jamming. Had a gunsmith break it down, clean every single part. Said if it still jammed, its the magazine. Well it still jams. Having trouble finding magazines fir it. Well atleadt original 4 round ones. Any info where i could get one, at a decent price. Have had people tell me i can use other caliber magazines. Im not a gun expert but just doesnt siund like it would work as good as the original one. Any help or info would be appreciated. Thank you
"Decent price" is a relative term. Expect to spend about $100 on an OEM magazine. Magazines for the Remington 740, 742, 7400, Sportsman 74 and 750 in calibers 30/06, .280 and .270 should be workable. Ther earlier guns had magazines that were single-caliber marked but by the Model 7400 they were marked with multiple caliber designations. The Model 760/7600 magazines in a long-action caliber should work but will not hold the bolt back on the last shot.
The model 74 is the same as the 7400, correct?
Mechanically yes. The difference is in the wood and metal finish.
@@BTORange BTW, when reloading for these 740 to 750 series rifles, or any auto loaders recommend ordering the resiging dies for automatics. These are slightly tighter, leavening clearance to ensure your rifle will go into full battery. Also, I keep a can of spray on solvent. PB blaster* After firing it, I squirt some in the chamber and let it run out the barrel. Sqiirt, some in the action and work it a few times. Wipe off the excess and spary some chrome metal polish, which is a none moister attracting light oil.*1 That flushes the solvents out and leaves a nice lube and protection. Wipe off the excess. It's the lazy man's way of keeping my auto loaders clean. And rust free. * 1 can be purchased at the dollar store for about $5.
I always thought tis was the worst semiauto rifle ever designed.
Nope, just the most poorly maintained rifle of all time
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