RangerClay Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 First I want to say thanks for the great input from everyone on my last post. However I have one more question for you all. In my last post I asked about the value of a Reminton semi-auto in .243. I just saw my neighbor and I told him I was interested in the gun. I asked what model it was and he said was a 742. Now TScout said in my last post, "Many, not all, but many of these guns have trouble over time and there is no fix for them. The bolt overrotates and gouges metal out of the bolt guides that are machined into the receiver. Once this happens the gun does not feed reliably." TScout's help has got me a little concered. Has anyone else had or heard problems such as this and what would this gun be worth to you in good condition? Thanks Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Re: What is this gun worth, Part 2 My main Deer Rifle is a 742 in .308, and I have never had any problems with it. I would offer as much as $300. if it is almost perfect, but I will tell you up front that I certainly wouldn't sell mine for that. Sometimes the newer ones have more jamming problems than one that is well worn, but still tight. I always try to look at used firearms realistically. If it is a hunting rifle how many shots do you think have actually been fired from it? I have target guns, but seldom shoot my hunting rifles more than zeroing in the scope and checking it each year. It usually take thousands of rounds to wear out a quality firearm, and many times a jamming problem is traced to simply a bad magazine. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Re: What is this gun worth, Part 2 Any gun can wear out in time. If the gun is kept properly lubricated it will go for a long long time. The most common problem with them is a rusted or carbon cloged gas system. Not all gunsmiths like to work on 742 guns. If your 'gmith says he can't fix it, find a good gunsmith. 100% = $350 98% = $300 95% = $275 90% = $260 80% = $235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TCScout Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Re: What is this gun worth, Part 2 Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to run the 742 in the ground and I do not want to offend anybody. Especially you guys that have a 742. If your like me, you love your guns and don't want anybody talking them down. That said, I not only have heard, but I know that this model does have the problem that I have described, as I have seen it on several individual pieces. If the problem occurs with the gun, Remington will not fix it (perhaps you should call and ask them), and owing to the nature of the problem it is not a simple fix for a gunsmith. It is more that just simply replacing a part. Remington addressed this problem when they came out with the 7400. If you decide to go ahead I would at least pull the bolt back and inspect the off-side of the receiver to see if there is any wear in the rails the bolt rides along. The smaller calibers may not present a problem. This being a .243 it might not be much of a purchase risk. You may want to read the attached article and I have probably already said more than I should. http://www.galleryofguns.com/shootingtimes/Articles/DisplayArticles.asp?ID=31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Re: What is this gun worth, Part 2 With all this being said, I have owned 2-742's and now have a 7400, and have NEVER had a jam or any problems. I keep my guns cleaned. My buddy has a 742 in .243 that is a great gun, so who do you believe I would make an offer on it. If like any guns, there are lemons too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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