powwowell
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I have been tring to sell a Remington 30.06 742 Woodsmaster, on another forum. I have received zero interest in it. Why is this? Are synthetic stocks and .223 calibers so in, that 742s only interest us old geezers?
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351 WINCHESTER
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The 742 was and many still are excellent deer rifles. Parts are almost impossible to get (so I've been told) and they don't hold up well to a lot of shooting. Having said that I have a 742 carbine that I've hunted with years and have only had a couple of jams due to a dirty chamber.
Good luck in selling yours.
Good luck in selling yours.
chevyforlife21
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i think the problem is when someone wants a deer rifle most will want a lever action or scoped bolt. pump and semis aint very popular.
Perhaps, due Remington having discontinued production in 1980 and no longer offering any service, spare parts, or support of any kind. I've run into those issues being a 742 owner myself and have retired mine to the gun safe. Mine is in fabulous condition, but I no longer want to depend on it always functioning perfectly when hunting.
After experiencing several jams, and having to purchase spare parts from a 3rd-party supplier because Remington no longer carries them: I'm not willing to risk a hunt on a malfunction. It functions just fine now, but my trust in it has wavered. I'd like to keep it looking great and functioning if for no other reason than it was a gift from my dad (deceased) way back in 1973.
The 742 is known to jam, especially if the chamber has not been properly cleaned. This has happened to me (totally my fault), when I cleaned the action and barrel and neglected the chamber. Dirty chambers are probably the most frequent cause of failure to operate with the 742.
There are more modern and updated versions of this rifle (M 7400) available from Remington, as well as the option of a BAR. The rifle is simply outdated.
There will be those 742 owners who have never had any problems, and those lucky folks who buy one used and never have problems (great for them if trhey do). But, if they ever do need parts or service, they'll have to not rely on Remington since they classify it as an obsolete firearm.
For you guys' that have one and continue to shoot it: May you be blessed with functionality and accuracy always!
After experiencing several jams, and having to purchase spare parts from a 3rd-party supplier because Remington no longer carries them: I'm not willing to risk a hunt on a malfunction. It functions just fine now, but my trust in it has wavered. I'd like to keep it looking great and functioning if for no other reason than it was a gift from my dad (deceased) way back in 1973.
The 742 is known to jam, especially if the chamber has not been properly cleaned. This has happened to me (totally my fault), when I cleaned the action and barrel and neglected the chamber. Dirty chambers are probably the most frequent cause of failure to operate with the 742.
There are more modern and updated versions of this rifle (M 7400) available from Remington, as well as the option of a BAR. The rifle is simply outdated.
There will be those 742 owners who have never had any problems, and those lucky folks who buy one used and never have problems (great for them if trhey do). But, if they ever do need parts or service, they'll have to not rely on Remington since they classify it as an obsolete firearm.
For you guys' that have one and continue to shoot it: May you be blessed with functionality and accuracy always!
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