In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Remington 742 Accuracy
redpete
Member Posts: 154 ✭✭✭
I just got an old Remington 742 in .30-06. It has a 4 digit serial number (16xx) so I think it is from 1960.
I have tried a couple of different hand loads and neither of them groups very well(pattern might be a better description).4 inch groups at 70 yards.
Does this rifle have the reputation for being inaccurate or could it be that since this rifle is old it could be shot out? I know the guy that owned it and he had quite a gun collection, so I don't think he over used it.
I have taken the trigger group out and cleaned the inside the best I can without taking the barrel off.could the problem be a dirty chamber?
I am also going to try some different ammo and if that doesn't work I will try a different scope, but I am just wondering what your thoughts are on the accuracy potential of the 742.
Thanks.
I have tried a couple of different hand loads and neither of them groups very well(pattern might be a better description).4 inch groups at 70 yards.
Does this rifle have the reputation for being inaccurate or could it be that since this rifle is old it could be shot out? I know the guy that owned it and he had quite a gun collection, so I don't think he over used it.
I have taken the trigger group out and cleaned the inside the best I can without taking the barrel off.could the problem be a dirty chamber?
I am also going to try some different ammo and if that doesn't work I will try a different scope, but I am just wondering what your thoughts are on the accuracy potential of the 742.
Thanks.
Comments
In defense of the gun many hundreds of rounds were thru it b4 it had problems.
fourth. if you are using see-thru mounts, get rid of them and inspect the ones you have if not the ones you just threw away. fifth, it could possibly be the optics. and like the others said, keep it clean especially the chamber.
first thing i would look for is to make sure the screw that holds the forend on is tight. second, get a good copper remover and give the bore a good scrubbing. third, inspect the crown of the barrel.
fourth. if you are using see-thru mounts, get rid of them and inspect the ones you have if not the ones you just threw away. fifth, it could possibly be the optics. and like the others said, keep it clean especially the chamber.
As above,, I have had several 742s and their accuracy is better than you stated. You have a problem somewhere...imo..
Bear Creek Guns in Seleah, WA will repair such wear.
a drop of blue
loctite on the forend
screw and just snug it
up.My .02
as deerhunter said, the gun should be taken down and cleaned and then rebuilt. If your groups tighten it isnt the latter, if it is a new barrel group should be easy to find.
Assuming the chamber is clean, barrel tight, etc., carefully inspect the crown for any damage AND, go back to the guy you bought it from (an advantage not always available) and see if he has any recommendation for preferred ammo; factory and/or reloads.