Just picked up an older model 742 in 308. I need sights, f/r. Any advice on the rifle would be helpful, have not owned or shot one before.

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The Remington Model 742 ( Woodsman ) auto-loading rifle was made between 1960 and 1980 with a total production of approximately: 1,433,269 units.

It was chambered for the following cartridges:

.243 Winchester
6mm Remington
.280 Remington
.30-06 Springfield
.308 Winchester

Types of Grades include:

742A Standard
742ADL Deluxe
742BDL Deluxe
742CDL Deluxe Carbine
742C Carbine

Variations include:

150th Year Anniversary
100th Canadian Anniversary
Bicentennial 200th United States Anniversary

Sights could probably be found here: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers.htm

Thanks Shooter13
Just looked it up, front sight blade is listed, rear sight is different.

Hope ya have good luck with it skydancer. Got a Model Four with the different gas and lock-up system and it has not given me a problem with jams thank god. Have heard of problems with these autos but wonder how many are caused by dirty or neglected guns.

Hello Skydancer,
How do you like your 742?

I have an opportunity to buy a 742 carbine in .30-06. I have read some good things and some very bad things. What have your experiences been?

What ammunition have you used?

Thanks.
R, Steve

steveinla wrote:Hello Skydancer,
How do you like your 742?

I have an opportunity to buy a 742 carbine in .30-06. I have read some good things and some very bad things. What have your experiences been?

What ammunition have you used?

Thanks.
R, Steve

Would like to hear back from him myself. Have heard the bolt torqued to the right creating a problem with feeding. Added a ramp in receiver for bolt to ride on. My Four has not given me a problem but to tell the truth it has not seen much use.

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