The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: Jonny Gib on November 07, 2009, 08:00:17 AM
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Anybody have any issues with the Remington 7400, 30-06?
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I have always heard them referred to as 'jam-o-matics'.
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Most of the ones I see with problems, are failure to extract, usually accompanied by a part of the rim being ripped off, by the extractor. 9 times out of ten, the gas ports are clogged, just like model 1100 and 1187 shotguns. The owners clean the bore and chamber alright, just don't know to keep the ports clean. I keep a gross of pipe cleaners around for cleaning them, sometimes have use drills to get the carbon out. When the ports are dirty, it tries to extract the round before the pressure in the case has bled down, and the brass is still firmly attached to the chamber. Bad reloading practices make up for a lot more FTF and FTE.
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My brother inherited my dad's .30-06 740 and I never heard either one of them complain about it. Maybe the 7400 isn't as good as a 50 year old 740. ???
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My brother inherited my dad's .30-06 740 and I never heard either one of them complain about it. Maybe the 7400 isn't as good as a 50 year old 740. ???
That's probably true Frank. Manufacturing modern guns is done more with machines than with the hands of a skilled tradesman. Your brother has something built by a true craftsman.
My 36 year old 870 put up against my daughters from two years ago shows the huge difference in quality. I don't know that I'll ever get rid of that gun and replace it with a newer one!
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My brother inherited my dad's .30-06 740 and I never heard either one of them complain about it. Maybe the 7400 isn't as good as a 50 year old 740. ???
Maybe he just does a good job of keeping it clean.
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This one is a 1982-83 model, highgloss stock, and a redfield low-pro scope. Looks good (like new) and feels good in the shop. Have not shot one though. Just wandering.
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If you like it get it, just bear in mind what M25 said and be aware that it's fussy about being kept clean.
I know you are new and don't know many of us so I will tell you that M25 has given many of us valuable information and really knows his stuff, any time I have a question like that I go to 411 M25 ;D
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Thankyou guys, just might do that. Realize you gotta keep em all clean to run well. Guess alot of people don't and give them a bad rap.
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I have a Rem. 7400 in 30-06 that I have had for approx. 10 years. I like it. If you want a semi-auto with 30-06 power it is a good option, however, now you have all the AR options that weren't available before. I haven't had problems with jamming or extraction.
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make sure the chamber is where 90% of your cleaning is spent and you should be good to go
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I bought one brand new back in 1985. I mounted a nice 3.5-10X Leupold Vari-X III on it and headed for the range. After one box of Winchester Silver Tip ammo the bolt became increasingly difficult to lock up. After about 23 rounds, (all single loaded), I noticed the rim of the cases were being deformed. I had the head space checked, and it was fine. I took it home, cleaned and oiled the hell out of it, and it's been in the back of the safe ever since. I came very close to buying a Browning BAR instead that day. Now I wish I had. Bill T.
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I was with one of my buddies over the summer when he was shooting his. Reliability didn't seem to be an issue. Wasn't really thrilled with the pie plate sized groups at 100yds, though.
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These type of problems are probably why people flock to military style actions, (AR's, AK's, etc. ) "Civilian" style "hunting" actions tend to be made up of lots of little parts, held together with JC clips, and be somewhat finicky, needing specialized tools and knowledge. Where as Military style actions are held together with relatively large push pins, are intended to be easily learned and maintained and are designed with an expectation of abuse.
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I bought one brand new back in 1985. I mounted a nice 3.5-10X Leupold Vari-X III on it and headed for the range. After one box of Winchester Silver Tip ammo the bolt became increasingly difficult to lock up. After about 23 rounds, (all single loaded), I noticed the rim of the cases were being deformed. I had the head space checked, and it was fine. I took it home, cleaned and oiled the hell out of it, and it's been in the back of the safe ever since. I came very close to buying a Browning BAR instead that day. Now I wish I had. Bill T.
The Md 740,742,7400 and all its incarnations were probably the most popular deer rifle in this part of the country for years, especially among doghunters. 9 out of 10 owners of these rifles in these parts will attest to the fact that it is probably the least reliable rifle they ever owned. It was junk when Remmy called it the 742, was still junk when it evolved into the 7400, and is most likely still junk now that the Mdl # has been changed again. Most 'smiths around here will not even work on one. And being their current trade-in value is in the $150-200 range it would be best to just stick it back in the gun cabinet. The only reliable solution to the problems of the Remington semi-auto is the purchase of a Browning BAR