Rem. semi's???

toolman · 12-29-2007, 11:33 PM

My local pawnshop has a Rem. semi-auto in .30-06 but I don't know what model it is. Do any of you guys have any experience with these? I'm looking for a good 300 yd. gun for deer but I've never been a big fan of Rem. guns. I like the looks of this one, but it's got to shoot well, too. I can probably get this one for around $250-260 but I don't want to waste my hard-earned $$$.

two-70 · 12-29-2007, 11:41 PM

the remington model 742 was very problematic, because the bolt actually dug into the inside of the receivers on most of them, then remington introduced the 7400 and was a complete overhaul of the 742, and is a great gun, now im not up to snuff on the new 750 and what they have done to the gas system on it.

Mooseman684 · 12-29-2007, 11:51 PM

I have the 742 Carbine in 30/06 and I love it...Rotary bolt, fast shooting and accurate. Killed my first Grizzly with it, open sights, drilled him right between and just above the eyes...I used to use it for Hog and Deer Hunting especially in a bunch of Hogs,it was superior Firepower when you have multiple targets...
Recoil is minimal with the Rotary bolt system...
If in good shape 200-250 is not a bad price for a Rem. Rifle that hasn't been built since 1980...
If it is a 7400...Newer and worth a little more...
Rich

toolman · 12-29-2007, 11:51 PM

Thanks, my main concern is accuracy and dependability. Where I hunt, shots can range up to 300-350 yds across flat, open farmland, so stalking isn't really an option and you have to be accurate. I'm shooting in the 200-225 yd. range with an M-44 Mosin Nagant and a 2x scout scope, but that's about the limit of the optics, plus, I'm just jonesing for another gun!

I'm going to do a bit more looking tomorrow.

rfc357 · 01-26-2008, 01:34 PM

After hearing nothing but bad about these rufles, I succumbed to an opportunity to acquire a 7400 in .30-06 for a great price. I just got back from the range after shooting it for the first time.

The guy who sold it to me said it would not function reliably. After a thorough cleaning and lubrication, it functioned perfectly over 50 rounds of assorted factory ammo and handloads. The big surprise was groups under an inch at 50 yards with my Garand match handloads.

Temperature was around zero degrees Farenheit, so I did not feel up to an extended range session. I'll take it to 100 yards soon.

Trigger is a little mushy and inconsistent. I jerked one shot big time.

The magazine is impossible to manage under the dual handicaps of thick gloves and arthritic fingers. I had to remove my gloves to reload the rifle. This is not a rifle you should expect to reload rapidly. Just a deer rifle, after all.

I do not like that you must have an empty magazine in the rifle to hold the bolt open.

Make sure you seat the magazine firmly.

Initial verdict: an OK deer rifle.

By the way, I do know how to spell "rifle." The editor won't let me correct my mistake.

nathangdad · 01-26-2008, 02:35 PM

Remington semi's are good guns and I thoroughly enjoyed one of them (.30-06) several years ago before trading for another gun. I kept mine very clean and lubricated with light weight gun oil experiencing no feeding or extraction difficulties. The only negative I felt about the gun was the trigger pull which I felt was not up to par for a rifle of this quality. I feel from your post you may be looking for something with a little bit heavier, match grade barrel. You may want accuracy this gun was never designed to deliver. 300 yards is a very long distance in still air which we seldom seem have when hunting. Wind drift will enter into the hit
probability for most cartridges when you talk about this distance. Anyway, good luck on your hunting and shooting. I am thinking about getting their newest version of this gun.

ArkansasHunter · 01-26-2008, 02:47 PM

There's nothing at all wrong with the Remington semi-auto Centerfire rifles I own the 742 model and have never had a problem with it.
I got it when I was 15 years old, I'm 53 now. I don't use it much anymore because I started useing a Marlin 375 leveraction about 8 years ago. I bought the Marlin in 1982. But I still used my Remton, depending on what Deer stand I was going to use.
All the other models after the 742 were minor improvements other than the bolt design. It was changed beginning with the 7400 model.
Some of the 742's multi lugs (which are no more) did side swipe a rail inside the receiver.
Put some gun grease on the rail and let her bump.
I nenver shot anything past 150 yards with mine, because of where I hunt, lots of tree's and under growth. I highly recomend them...A.H

EDIT The ONLY thing I don't like is the weight of the gun with a scope on it, it's heavy !!
But so is my new Ruger Hawkeye w/scope on it.

nukid · 02-17-2008, 10:52 PM

Hi Guys
What's the score with the semi-auto Rem 750 Woodmaster say in the 30-06 caliber. With all the bugs fixed on the 742, & the 7400, does it now compare more or less to the Browning Bar or the Winchester SXR. Your feedback would be appreciated.

270wsm · 02-17-2008, 10:59 PM

I had the 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06.Got rid of that thing.
Most everyone I know liked theirs but,mine was a P.O.S.
It must have had the life sucked out of it by the previous owner.
Most everyone else probably got good service out of theirs though!

12-29-2007, 11:33 PM	#1
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 6,040 Blog Entries: 24	Rem. semi's??? My local pawnshop has a Rem. semi-auto in .30-06 but I don't know what model it is. Do any of you guys have any experience with these? I'm looking for a good 300 yd. gun for deer but I've never been a big fan of Rem. guns. I like the looks of this one, but it's got to shoot well, too. I can probably get this one for around $250-260 but I don't want to waste my hard-earned $$$. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

12-29-2007, 11:41 PM	#2
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	the remington model 742 was very problematic, because the bolt actually dug into the inside of the receivers on most of them, then remington introduced the 7400 and was a complete overhaul of the 742, and is a great gun, now im not up to snuff on the new 750 and what they have done to the gas system on it. __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-29-2007, 11:51 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 11,015 Images: 2	I have the 742 Carbine in 30/06 and I love it...Rotary bolt, fast shooting and accurate. Killed my first Grizzly with it, open sights, drilled him right between and just above the eyes...I used to use it for Hog and Deer Hunting especially in a bunch of Hogs,it was superior Firepower when you have multiple targets... Recoil is minimal with the Rotary bolt system... If in good shape 200-250 is not a bad price for a Rem. Rifle that hasn't been built since 1980... If it is a 7400...Newer and worth a little more... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-29-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 6,040 Blog Entries: 24	Thanks, my main concern is accuracy and dependability. Where I hunt, shots can range up to 300-350 yds across flat, open farmland, so stalking isn't really an option and you have to be accurate. I'm shooting in the 200-225 yd. range with an M-44 Mosin Nagant and a 2x scout scope, but that's about the limit of the optics, plus, I'm just jonesing for another gun! I'm going to do a bit more looking tomorrow. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

01-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#5
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	After hearing nothing but bad about these rufles, I succumbed to an opportunity to acquire a 7400 in .30-06 for a great price. I just got back from the range after shooting it for the first time. The guy who sold it to me said it would not function reliably. After a thorough cleaning and lubrication, it functioned perfectly over 50 rounds of assorted factory ammo and handloads. The big surprise was groups under an inch at 50 yards with my Garand match handloads. Temperature was around zero degrees Farenheit, so I did not feel up to an extended range session. I'll take it to 100 yards soon. Trigger is a little mushy and inconsistent. I jerked one shot big time. The magazine is impossible to manage under the dual handicaps of thick gloves and arthritic fingers. I had to remove my gloves to reload the rifle. This is not a rifle you should expect to reload rapidly. Just a deer rifle, after all. I do not like that you must have an empty magazine in the rifle to hold the bolt open. Make sure you seat the magazine firmly. Initial verdict: an OK deer rifle. By the way, I do know how to spell "rifle." The editor won't let me correct my mistake. Last edited by rfc357; 01-26-2008 at 01:39 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-26-2008, 02:35 PM	#6
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,235	Good but not target guns Remington semi's are good guns and I thoroughly enjoyed one of them (.30-06) several years ago before trading for another gun. I kept mine very clean and lubricated with light weight gun oil experiencing no feeding or extraction difficulties. The only negative I felt about the gun was the trigger pull which I felt was not up to par for a rifle of this quality. I feel from your post you may be looking for something with a little bit heavier, match grade barrel. You may want accuracy this gun was never designed to deliver. 300 yards is a very long distance in still air which we seldom seem have when hunting. Wind drift will enter into the hit probability for most cartridges when you talk about this distance. Anyway, good luck on your hunting and shooting. I am thinking about getting their newest version of this gun. Last edited by nathangdad; 01-26-2008 at 02:39 PM. Reason: additional info

01-26-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 11,270	There's nothing at all wrong with the Remington semi-auto Centerfire rifles I own the 742 model and have never had a problem with it. I got it when I was 15 years old, I'm 53 now. I don't use it much anymore because I started useing a Marlin 375 leveraction about 8 years ago. I bought the Marlin in 1982. But I still used my Remton, depending on what Deer stand I was going to use. All the other models after the 742 were minor improvements other than the bolt design. It was changed beginning with the 7400 model. Some of the 742's multi lugs (which are no more) did side swipe a rail inside the receiver. Put some gun grease on the rail and let her bump. I nenver shot anything past 150 yards with mine, because of where I hunt, lots of tree's and under growth. I highly recomend them...A.H EDIT The ONLY thing I don't like is the weight of the gun with a scope on it, it's heavy !! But so is my new Ruger Hawkeye w/scope on it. Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 01-26-2008 at 02:50 PM.

02-17-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
nukid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada Posts: 13	Hi Guys What's the score with the semi-auto Rem 750 Woodmaster say in the 30-06 caliber. With all the bugs fixed on the 742, & the 7400, does it now compare more or less to the Browning Bar or the Winchester SXR. Your feedback would be appreciated.

02-17-2008, 10:59 PM	#9
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	I had the 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06.Got rid of that thing. Most everyone I know liked theirs but,mine was a P.O.S. It must have had the life sucked out of it by the previous owner. Most everyone else probably got good service out of theirs though! __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)