Remington 742 - Disassembly/Assembly & Reblue

[@coydog]

I bought a 742/308 cal in 1973 while I was in the service, The metal that the bolt slid on during the reloading after the shot would hang up and not operate properly, it would jam up, It was like worn and nicked up. Remington had a recall on that model, Went back to bolt 700 and own 3 of them, great gun.

[@cwcollins9529]

Thank you VERY MUCH for this video. I bought my dad an operating lever to replace his broken one. Thought I was in over my head until finding your easy to follow video. It was a lifesaver!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for the video. I have a 742 BDL in 30-06 made in the early 70’s. I have had mine apart, but not to re-blue, to clean thoroughly. Mine is in good shape regarding the bluing. But like how you take us through the steps of disassembly and reassembly. I did a review video on my 742 BDL a year ago. It has been an awesome rifle and I have taken several deer with it. Again thanks for sharing.

[@morgan79347]

I have a 742 that was in storage for many years. Unfortunately it had grown some rust spots in the.receiver area (thin metal but no pressure) there was also light rust in some areas on the barrel. I stripped it down to parade rest. It appears that the blueing was not true. So for a rifle that has less than 40 rounds through it I decided to give it some new skin. Just need to take her out for some test rounds.

[@ronwhite9117]

Good job. I appreciate the video. It seems to me that eventually, all the dust covers magically disappear... I'm gonna have to change mine also.

[@000pu000]

Very good breakdown video. Well thought out .

[@mrtcward]

Never have seen comments of the 742 that didn’t mention “jams” or jammed up..

[@chriscoonce1849]

Much appreciated video. Needed to tear one apart and install a new dust cover.

[@citomp1240]

You didn't show removal of the ball and spring under the set screw in the gas block.

[@auggiedog5]

Great Help !! Thank you

[@CPPARanger]

do you know where i can buy that plastic dust cover? My dad gave me his and it was missing. I would love to get it back together fully and cleaned up so i can use it.

[@ThrowingCopperCRA-2022]

I got that one off ebay.

[@rebelpride6892]

I’m needing one also. Did you have any trouble getting your cover. Did you order yours from a certain person or company? I have never used EBay so not sure how it works.

[@ThrowingCopperCRA-2022]

@@rebelpride6892 I cannot remember the supplier on Ebay, but there were several suppliers and it was like 10 or 15 bucks. Just search Remington 742 dust cover on Ebay.

[@IFixStufff]

I would love to see how to replace just the dust cover. Mine is jammed up and won't move

[@ThrowingCopperCRA-2022]

You have to take the barrel off and get the bolt out. The dust cover goes in with the bolt.

[@IFixStufff]

@ThrowingCopperCRA-2022 great. I was hoping it would be easier hahaha. Thank you

[@chasebeavers]

@@IFixStufff You dont have to remove the barrel. Remove the bolt handle and trigger assembly. Drop the cover in and slide forward. Takes 15 minutes.

[@MrCevant]

Thanks for the video

[@mogdefender8520]

Good work Sir! How did you do the blueing? Hot or cold because it sure turned out nice!

[@ThrowingCopperCRA-2022]

Thank you. I do slow rust bluing.

[@charlesburbage9086]

Great job but what a pain in the ass