Once again i find myself buying another old gun. Thus is a 742 woodsmaster. Chambered in 6MM Rem. I bought this gun because it looks new the recoil lug don't have any marks on it still has the black with no metal showing. The guns wood you. Can tell its been in the woods a few nicks and bumps nothing bad. Blueing looks excellent. The magazine looks excellent no loose of Blueing or wear marks. Once again I come for help ANY idea what's the value of it. Thanks
Remington 742 6MM like new
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troy fairweather
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Check the rails, I've seen them wear very quickly.
I did but every thing sold. Can't find much on the 6mm but it say rare
They look new.no scratching or anything
troy fairweather
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You sure were they wear you can hardly see with out the gun apart.
Hannah42, I don't know how much experience you've had doing on-line searches but what I'm reporting took about 10 minutes to find. Guns America had one listed with a Nikon Prostaff 2-7X scope for $635.00 with scope and $550.00 without scope. The condition was used as new, the rifle had been sold! Armslist had one listed for $450.00 in 83% condition. Gun Auction had one listed for $255.00. Gun Values Board had the following on the 742 in 6mm: Excellent condition was $350.00., Very Good condition was $275.00 and Good condition was $250.00. It took longer to type this than it did to find them so please learn to do an on-line search! You owe me $100.00!
earlthegoat2
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I thought the 742 bolt rail chew was on the .30-06 models.
From 180 gr and heavier loads.
My buddy had a 6mm in VVG shape, he sold it last yr..........450.
No scope.
Dunno if that was good or not.
Everything seems to be at higher asking price these days.
From 180 gr and heavier loads.
My buddy had a 6mm in VVG shape, he sold it last yr..........450.
No scope.
Dunno if that was good or not.
Everything seems to be at higher asking price these days.
I've taken the gun completely apart for cleaning. Its been shot a few times maybe
troy fairweather
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Ok good hope you get it cheap, there a accurate rifle shame Remington never fixed the bad ones
For give me for asking for advice. You made me feel really stupid thanks
troy fairweather
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Sometimes I make threads just to make conversion, even if I know the answer to what I'm asking. And don't worry what others say.
Jim Watson
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Since you have already bought it, what does the "value" matter? You going to return it if they charged too much?
No bud. I was just wondering. You ever wonder and ask questions. ?
Jim Watson
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Sorry
I just try to avoid second guessing deals already completed.
I just try to avoid second guessing deals already completed.
Sir I never second guess buying a gun. I was just wondering since I have never seen one chambered in 6mm. I was happy with my purchases I just like to know information about anything I buy. I know I got a good deal. You never know until you ask. There is no reason for the way you responded. Cheers!
entropy
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The 6mm Remington is actually a very good cartridge, but it's never had a big following. It's definitely a round worth reloading for, if you don't already. mshootinit is right on about the price, if it's in the shape you describe, anything under $600 was a good deal. the 6mm's tend to be in better shape than the .30-06/.270/.308 ones out there, simply because they are shot less because of the ammo rarity. I have passed on several in 6mm, I actually try to pass on any 742's unless the action is in the same shape as you describe yours. I did pick up a .308 in that shape, but the wood was cracked at the wrist, for $169. I replaced the stock, (20 ga. 870 stocks work well on a 742) and gave it to my son for Xmas about 5 years ago.
My first deer rifle was a 742 Carbine in .30-06. It was well maintained, (bought it from my aunt) and I shot only my fairly light handloads in it. I harvested several deer with it, as did my aunt before me, including her monster 12 pt. Northern Wisconsin buck.
My first deer rifle was a 742 Carbine in .30-06. It was well maintained, (bought it from my aunt) and I shot only my fairly light handloads in it. I harvested several deer with it, as did my aunt before me, including her monster 12 pt. Northern Wisconsin buck.
Thanks for the story and information my friend. Appreciated.
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