Remington 7400?

[Jonny Gib]

Anybody have any issues with the Remington 7400, 30-06?

[Hazcat]

I have always heard them referred to as 'jam-o-matics'.

[m25operator]

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.

[Big Frank]

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. 

[Timothy]

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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[tombogan03884]

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.

[Jonny Gib]

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.

[tombogan03884]

  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  

[Jonny Gib]

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.

[Magnum]

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.