My Remington 7400 in 35 Whelen

[C.W. Richter]

Tubby may be able to add to this but I believe they changed the bolt style (<20 lugs down to 2 between the 740 and 7400 and the bolt is integrated into the carrier in the 7400.) I'm certain one performs somewhat better than the other. I'm more familiar w/ the 760/7600s as the 40s aren't legal here for hunting, but I've helped a few old-timers out of literal Jams with both! I always admired the BAR in 300 WM!

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

The 742s I believe were 19 lug where as the 7400 were 4 lug. Regardless without a buffer system to keep the bolt carrier out of the rails it’s eventually going to fail. If the 7400 was the answer there would be no 750.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

That’s not to criticize your rifle, used in moderation and well looked after it could give you years of service. I was in a unique position to handle a lot of them in the lead up to trudeaus gun ban. A lot of people sold them for fear of the ban covering all semiautomatics and I was able to buy a large number of them and resell them to a local collector.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Remington 740/742/7400 Semi-Aut

 

[oscar1975]

No es mi intención criticar su rifle, si se usa con moderación y se cuida bien, puede brindarle años de servicio. Estuve en una posición privilegiada para manejar muchos de ellos en el período previo a la prohibición de armas de Trudeau. Mucha gente los vendió por miedo a que la prohibición se extendiera a todas las armas semiautomáticas y pude comprar una gran cantidad de ellos y revenderlos a un coleccionista local.

Don't worry, I've been told by several hunters that the Remington 7400 is the best single-shot rifle that brand has ever made. It doesn't bother me, that's why I asked. I hope that with the little use I make of the rifle, I'll be gone before the weapon breaks down in this world. Best regards and thanks.

 

[HankBuck]

That’s not to criticize your rifle, used in moderation and well looked after it could give you years of service. I was in a unique position to handle a lot of them in the lead up to trudeaus gun ban. A lot of people sold them for fear of the ban covering all semiautomatics and I was able to buy a large number of them and resell them to a local collector.

@Tubby’s Canteen - i guess, as you wrote, the Remington 740/7400 “used in Moderation” could work (clean it twice—-fire it Once—-then clean it twice again), you should then be able to fire a full 4 round clip (temps above 70, no rain, no dust, and No Hurry). What a contrast to the extremely reliable 760/7600 —- which was/is VERY Popular in Pennsylvania & Maine.