BEST SEMI-AUTOS That Are Surprisingly AFFORDABLE

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Are you wanting to go hunting with a superb semi-auto that won't cost you a couple thousand like the new black rifles? Join me while we explore some of my favorite semi-automatic hunting rifles and carbines, and these won't cost a fortune. These include the Remington 742, and the Winchester Model 100. Well-made, reliable, and these semi-autos will let you stand out from the crowd! I hope this video is helpful to you. If so, don't forget to subscribe and follow the links below to get more USOG content. Thanks for being here and stay safe out there.
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[@kennedy6644]

Have a 7400 in .270 used it for deer hunting for over a decade. Many deer have given their lives challenging the semi auto gas system. Wouldn't trade it

[@JENKEM1000]

my '06 7400 never had a hiccup that wasn't magazine-related

[@wheels845]

I inherited my dads Remington 742 in ‘06. His was made in 1961. Gorgeous wood and trigger is acceptable. I’ve taken many white tails with it without any issues. He always kept it clean. It’s close to my heart and a piece of him that bestows many found memories of me tagging along in the Adirondack back in the mid ‘60’s. Cheers to all Remington lovers.

[@jacobalexander8166]

I have a 742 in '06 that was made in oct of 1960 it is serial number 35,xxx I love that old gun I bought it off a kid that his grandfather bought it in 1960 for whitetail and only used it a couple years and it sat in the gun safe for many many years until he inherited it and he didn't like the '06 so he sold it to me for a great deal even with the two three boxes I have put through it it has maybe 100 rounds through it total... Happy hunting enjoy them old guns I also just purchased a Winchester XPR in 308 for the hills of south Dakota where I live now

[@scottwilson1258]

Remington lover Here!

[@gerardgoubel4169]

Sûrement excellent aux US, en Europe nos préférences sont pour Browning car ne s’enrayaient jamais les remingtons 1 fois sur 2 des serrures pour l’exportation 😊

[@MrMotorz]

Excellent rifles without a doubt. In Spain, many Remingtons are still active, although the faults attributed to them are: extractor nail with a tendency to break and magazines whose lips open. I have two BAR, a Mk1 and a Mk2. Here they are legendary for their reliability. It seems incredible but in almost 30 years I have not had a single malfunction. Thanks again for your time.

[@miked8227]

I want a BAR in 7mm rem mag , had my chance and got too cheap. Should of just spent the money when I had the chance. 1978 mfr. date and never been mounted or loaded, still in the box with brown wrap.😢

[@mikewickerham8149]

My dad got me a brand new Remington 742 carbine in 30-06 back in 1978. Beautiful rifle with nice inlayed stock. I sat it up with a weaver 4x mounted on high overbore mounts so I could use either open sights or the scope. I, my dad and two brothers all hunted with 742’s and have taken a lot of Michigan deer with them, so I really appreciate this video. I’ve hand loaded the ammo for this rifle since 1981, and was fortunate to meet someone that knew the rifle and how to best load for it. With a little effort these rifles are capable of 1.5 MOA and sometimes less. That’s not bad for a gun that routinely prints 3.5 inches at 100 yards with factory ammo. Last fall I was sighting in for deer season at the old base range on oscoda when two gentlemen beside me commented on my 742 saying, “old 742? Those will shoot 4”’s all day long.” It twas intended as a jest, but there was no laughing when I printed a 1.5 inch group. I’ve got bolt guns and precision rifles, but none are better suited for hunting whitetail’s in the Michigan woods as one of these light weight and compact semi-autos. Yes I’m emotionally attached to it too.

[@greybone777]

Like Cooper said, a minute of angle rifle is interesting, but academic. The first shot is the only one that counts.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Love that 100 carbine!! These are the guns of my time, that I wanted as a kid, and I'm 60.

[@douglaspurcell2590]

You're still a youngster. I wanted an M1 carbine or a M1 garande they were still being used in Korea and civilians couldn't get military style weapons yet. That was the 50s . I settled for a Springfield 303

[@ajohnson5410]

Thanks for another great video, Mike! Here in N Georgia the 742 was and is very popular. I've probably seen a hundred 742s hanging in the rear windows of hunter's trucks on the way to the woods back in the day. I've hunted with several guys who had a 742s, enough to make me think it was once the single most popular rifle in this area.

[@claytongoerlitz6250]

My dad used to have a Remington 742 in 30-06 and shot a lot of deer with that gun but sold it some years back, I wish he kept it, I liked that gun

[@paulbegley1464]

I love rifles with iron sites. So few have them now. Too bad there great to learn on. I'm hoping CZ will bring them back on there bolt action hunting rifles. Deer Elk, Moose rifles that is. I know they still do on there dangerous game rifles and that's the way it should be.

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

@Paul Begley. Agree 1,000%. I did not buy many newer guns cause of that same exact reason. Then I do like the wood stocks better myself, but plastic stocks are good to. Bought a few years ago and sold it a few years later an Ruger American in 450 Bushmaster. No iron sights on it but I am in 1 of those restricted calibers for deer hunting is why I bought it, cause legally not allowed to hunt with like the 308 Win, 30-06 etc... were I hunt. Not unless I go hunt in a different section of my state. Then 2 years ago I end up buying the Ruger Scout in 450 Bushmaster with iron sights and wood stock. Again I myself think the wood looks better and more traditional then plastic. Wood or plastic did not matter to me but iron sights did when I bought the Ruger Scout. But found great thing about the plastic on the Ruger American is it does not scratch up or nicks etc...get on it like the wood.

[@danielleclare2938]

The model 100 was designed as a possible replacement for the M 14 but that did not happen. To bad it is a light powerful easy to service package more than accurate enough for field use...very under appreciated hunting rifle IMO. My 7400 30.06 is fun to shoot as well. Keeping them clean and free of brass and bullet bits is the key to non jamming.. these guns were made with tighter tolerances than military spec. Failure to eject is perfectly normal in cold weather. Now you know why Russian guns are so violent in ejection.... so they still work at 40 below...

[@fredgaana9488]

I have 740 and 760, auto and pump in 30/06, great rifles, I got lucky to pick them up.

[@guymuto4054]

I have a 742 in 308 and one in 30-06. 40 years of satisfaction. Many deer, elk, pronghorn and a surprise bear. Yeoman rifles. Had a horse fall on one too. Never sell!!

[@deadhorse1391]

Another good video! I grew up in WV and these semi auto Remingtons were extremely popular with deer hunters , along with the pumps. I remember lusting after one as a kid when I hunted deer with a 20 ga shotgun I don’t know about them holding up to a lot of shooting but then again these type of rifles don’t normally see a lot of shooting. I agree with you that many were put out of order by improper cleaning. Oh they weren’t used in Pennsylvania as it is illegal to hunt big game there with a semi auto rifle

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

Thank you sir 😊 for once again making us aware of these fine rifles , I Thoroughly love the channel , keep up the good work 👍

[@MegaPoxie]

My 742 had mag issues and I wore out the action with chattering grooves forming in the soft steel bolt runner walls. It began jamming with gunsmith telling me it would cost too much to repair and they were under-engineered. My BAR on the other hand is probably over-engineered and much heavier but cycled flawlessly once I figured out the powder it prefered.

[@greybone777]

That is why they made rem oil and told people to use it and keep them clean. I've seen similar things and many of the area gunsmiths hated them stating that they either worked or they didn't.

[@chrischiampo7647]

That Remington With The See Thru Mounts is a Real Sweet Rifle I’d Love to Own Someday 😮😲😮😊

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you Mike. You've talked me into looking for a Winchester semi-auto. I prefer conventional rifles over the black rifles. Btw, I'm a big fan of .243 Winchester.

[@stansbornak8116]

I can totally see you prancing about in the forest with a Holland and Holland!

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

I bought a 742 in .30/06 in the mid 1960's. No problems whatsoever in all these years. Keep it cleaned/maintained and use good ammo. Sometimes, reloads/handloads can be the culprit for malfunctions.

[@jimtaylor3693]

I'm 73 yrs old . Have 2 Remington 742's. 30 yrs old 30-0-6 and .308. Use them every season. One or two ejector problems that were prob due to ammo quality. I love both.

[@justinlance4174]

Ejector springs need to be replaced every once in a while

[@WRMonger1]

Model 100 is really a great firearm. I owned a model 88 and regret letting it go, had to sell to pay bills 😞 Down side for the model 88 was that the chamber would heat up after 8 or so rounds and have to cool down to extract properly.

[@outdoorssmith5454]

They are a hunting rifle meant to see 10-15 rounds a year not rapid fire, they are nice and heavy duty tho, I have a 88

[@zoeyshoots]

Thank you.. I have a soft spot for the older remington auto loaders.. and pumps as well.. One day, I hope to find a Winchester 100 in 308... Thanks for letting me see your collection..

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I happen to know where you can get a 100 chambered in .308 in mint condition...see if you can get Mike to sell you his. ;)

[@zoeyshoots]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns lol.. shhhhh.. don't tip my hand

[@ValcoBayrunner]

GunBroker has some $$$$$$ now, surprised me how that carbine looks like a Ruger 10/22 😜

[@rickpaul9565]

For those of us in the cheap seats: another reliable, affordable semi-auto rifle is the Marlin 60. 😇 ..... BTW love this channel. Very pleasant and highly informative.

[@regsparkes6507]

I have a few rimfire rifles and the Model 60 Marlin is my favorite semi auto and yes, I do own a 10/22. I just find that the Marlin is 'simpler' to use and enjoy.

[@regsparkes6507]

@El Guapo mas macho There you go! Main thing here,..."enjoy the sport".

[@boomerisadog3899]

@@regsparkes6507 My grandpa taught me to shoot with one of the old 18+1 Marlin 60's when I was 4. It's one of only 2 guns that I ever sold and I still regret both, especially that one. I bought a S&W 15-22 last year to start teaching my grandson with. They are fantastic rifles to train a new shooter with sice they have all the same controls as a regular ar.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@boomerisadog3899 Yes, I looked over one of these S&W .22's and of course,..our Federal Government has 'banned' this model as well,.." because it looks like an ASSAULT rifle",...and therefore it must be another 'evil firearm'! ( this is what happens when liberals get to power in a country )

[@boomerisadog3899]

@@regsparkes6507 I'm sorry you guys are having to deal with such nonsense. I had hope that we'd be able to vote our way out of this madness but I've lost confidence in that recently.

[@paulfewings2688]

Very Good Advice About Not Taking Apart Trigger.. Blessings To Fellow American Patriots. Amen

[@dobypilgrim6160]

I've owned three 742s. None were reliable. Magazine issues on all three. I just passed on a decent one for $250.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I know Doby : ( they have such a bad reputation. I had some with the mag problems - a few minutes on the feed lips with a file and they ran without a hitch. I realize not everyone wants to have this kind of trouble though. Fortunately - so many other rifles to buy : ) Thanks for the note.

[@lessharratt8719]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It would be awesome if you could do a quick video or include in a video how you used a file on the feed lips to correct this problem. It might help a LOT of people who have just given up on these rifles. Thanks.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I'm pretty good at fixing mag lips. I also bought new magazines for them. By the time Ingot them running, I was disgusted. I sold them with the repaired mags and have a drawer with three or four crappy ones. Also I found the 760 to be more reliable and more accurate than the 740 series. As for the Winchester, it's a better rifle in my experience.

[@johnkendall6962]

You mean you don't run around the woods with a Holland@ Holland, And why not. LOL. PS it wasn't Pa I live there The pumps are popular because you cannot use a semi auto rifle for hunting big game. Shot guns yes but not rifles.

[@TheRealGunGuyTV]

I have a Remington 742 in .308. It is extremely reliable, accurate, and quick to the shoulder. It is my favorite .308. I don't take mine apart. I clean and lube it, making sure to keep the bolt and rails slightly greased. No problems. Mine was made in 1978,

[@boostimalaka1]

Lucas Gun Grease applied to the rails and bolt lugs will help prevent the chatter marks. I don’t know why another KZbin channel by the name of Gunblue is so against it, he claims to run it dry. I was told by a Remington gunsmith to use gun grease. The grease is like a cushion for the bolt and rail.

[@tannstang]

First tada

[@GGGhostdog]

Thanks for you encyclopedic knowledge, I have learned more from your reviews about practical used guns than any other.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Great video on the semi-autos. Mike, I've got to tell you that I had a LNIB 742/30-06 Carbine. Worked like a charm, no mechanical issues at all, even with Wally-World bottom end 30-06. The problem was it wouldn't keep any consistent groups, even with premium Hornady and Federal. 2" @ 25yds... Again, I may have gotten a lemon but that 742 wrapped it up for me. Great video, maybe I'll look at a Winchester 100. That one looked cool!

[@greybone777]

Back in the day I read that the 742 accuracy issues may be addressed by work on forend fit or changing it. Trigger work may be beneficial as well. Love my pump. It may not print groups, but I have made phenomenal first shot hits with it 😀 good luck.

[@richardmarsh9257]

I have a Remington 7400 in 30-06. If maintained and cleaned regularly, it gives me no problems. Using CLP eliminated cold weather malfunctions relating to lubrication.

[@marcogram1216]

These rifles are NOT for the shoot and place back in the safe. They actually require cleaning.

[@michaelfregoe5875]

Any video with a Model 100=thumbs up.👍

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

I have bought guns cheap that have had simple problems which the owner was unable to figure out. This past Sunday I bought a Savage 99 in 300 savage that has light surface rust (zero pitting). It's a small issue but nothing that will bother me and for the price I couldn't say no.

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

Great rifle

[@flapwheat]

Great video! I bought a really decent, scoped 742 in .30-06 for $225 about 15 years ago. All it needed was a thorough cleaning and lubrication to work perfectly.

[@michaeledlin9995]

Me too but only 3 years ago..really cleaned it up no rust but was dirty up in the reciever. Cleaned it out with a plastic pick and cotton swabs. Works perfect. 742 rifle in 30 06.

[@MJA5]

I had a similar experience with mine, if you find a used one don’t be surprised if it’s dirty. A good cleaning and some CLP and synthetic grease in the grooves keeps these old geezers running like a top.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Dedicated 742 repair video please

[@johnhamre511]

Has anybody had good luck with 7400 remington aftermarket magazines

[@mikemoore9757]

I hope those "bugs" you were talking about were not termites. You have too much walnut laying around! LOL

[@yukon4545]

I have a 742 Carbine, circa 1960, identical to yours, in 280 Remington. Great gun!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

That's an excellent, underappreciated caliber.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@Superdude70 It really comes into its own with a reloading setup. Only the .308 bore has a wider selection of bullets, but the .284 bores have lots of options for excellent high BC performance.

[@georgekasza7295]

What about the ruger 44?

[@williammccaslin8527]

Loved that 100 carbine, I hope I can find one .308, but I wouldn't be afraid to use it for hunting myself, I do use my guns, just don't abuse them, an on a side note, that 100 reminded me of an adult 10/22 look a like, wonder who was first. Thx.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree William - one should use them : ) I think the M1 Carbine was first. The 100 was 1961 and the 10/22 was 1964 - these and others that carry on that look (Ruger #3) - all look good to me : )

[@armedfarm3429]

Don't forget the Ruger 44 magnum carbine semi-auto which Ruger discontinued & caught all kinds of hell for doing it! Dandy semi auto. My 308 Mod 100 works every time now since I just take it apart every few years & clean it.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

FYI there’s a recall on the firing pin in the Winchester model 100

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks 407

[@robertboyd3863]

Yes, the pins break and can slam fire on an open bolt and blow the gun up , my wife had it happen

[@user-lu5zo1wl3q]

Is semi ko double tiger aur double bor.2.bairil.hona. Dena chahie

[@williamreynolds238]

the checkering was diamond cut on the model 88 and 100 until 1964 when Winchesters cost cutting went to the basket weave. Other than that the were the same rifles.

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

hey my friend i dont claim to be an expert in anything ,when it comes ot guns but one of the reason's as you mentioned heat, could be the very reason why the cases get stuck? Most of the rifles like you have there are meant for hunting. Not re[peted firing more then a few rounds now and then for zeroing in or target shooting. If they were battle rifles they would most likely be a bit heftier, to better handle the heat and repeted firing. I have a few guns that fire just as well hot as they do cold but they are Mil-Surp or self built black guns as you say hehe. So i know which ones can handle more abuse haha. Great video i just loved it!

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

@USOG hey Mike, I tell my friends all the time with the crazy demand for battle rifles now. Just by a semi auto Remington and then go get yourself a red dot and 10rd magazine! only a few hundred bucks.

[@stevecochran2677]

I have the Remington in 243 win. That my Dad bought for me new about 45 years ago. It has a failure to eject problems quite often . I know there can't be much wrong as its not wore out as it probably only has 150 rounds through it in its lifetime and has always been kept in a climate controlled safe except when I was out killing deer. I need to fix that gun before I die, it bothers me everytime I think about it.

[@ronkay1573]

HK made very reliable hunting sporter rifles too.

[@matthewwilson8315]

the 742 would have benefited from chroming the bolt head and bore and chamber.

[@MichaelSkuse]

Im a Winchester guy, love the model 88 and 100, but the Remingon 760, 740, 742, 7400 or the 7600 are all great guns. Yes, the 742 has some chambering issue, just simple cleaning..

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree

[@mikeswedin5388]

I've been 72 for 1982 I bought it 308 still use it

[@robbuckley3159]

The model 100 was the first rifle I ever carried, it was my father's in 308. I looked for one to purchase a few years ago and I couldn't find one that wasn't all beat up, so I bought a Model 88. That is my favorite gun to take for a walk in the deer woods, I mounted a Leupold VX-5HD 1-5 for a perfect combo.

[@geraldbell5049]

Really!!! If you don’t include Browning Bar this is not a good comparison. Every Remington 742 I’ve own was very unreliable. Hangamatic.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Gerald - Good point. Somewhere on my channel I have the BAR. The BAR is regarded as the better gun by most people who write me.

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

I was looking for the remongton 760's? I like those rifles you have there so far at minute 3:12 si far. These rifles are in my opinion, B.A.R.'s made not too long after WWII. The 760 i have is like brand new but the butt stock split over time in the safe. One of my uncles took it out hunting and got caught in the rain and ,must have put it away wet....? :>/ So im looking for a factory new old set of wood for my Rem760pump 30/06? Hope i can find a set i want to keep it as original as i can?!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Michael - Numrich Gun Parts and most gun shows have some - theyère one of the easier stock sets to find - good luck and good shooting!

[@marcogram1216]

Excellent rifles. I may have stated this in a previous comment but it deserves repeating. The Winchester 100 gas system requires maintenance. The gas cylinder is stainless but the piston is carbon steel. When these two corrode, the rifle is generally locked up and almost impossible to tear down. I modify these by drilling a small gas relief hole in the very front of the stock. That allows the excess gas to actually exit the stock, lessening the carbon build up. I also file two very small groves in the stock close to the barrel even with the piston/gas tube interface. What this does is allow you to get a straw for the Ballistol in there to loosen any corrosion. That way you can lubricate the piston directly. When done correctly and with patience, these mods are barely noticeable and look factory. Every one I've seen locked up has been from moving from the warm camp to the cold outside and vice versa.

[@armedfarm3429]

Do you have any pictures of this modification of the Winchesters? This is something I have been thinking about. On mine I try to get some lube in the gas port from the chamber end oiling, hoping it runs in the port hole, it must work because it never locks up & I live & hunt MN Deer seasons. I see the water problems soaking out of the gun every year. I usually try & leave it outside during the season so no rapid temp changes.

[@farleyjj1]

Semiautomatics can only be used for hunting in Pennsylvania for varmints, sadly.

[@paulmoss7940]

PA bassackwards on many things.

[@mattboc7794]

Handicapped hunters can use, with mag limited to 4 rounds. Been this way for many years.

[@farleyjj1]

@@mattboc7794 very small percentage of Pennsylvania's million hunters...

[@mattboc7794]

@@farleyjj1I agree it’s not a large percentage but statement is still accurate. They don’t teach this in hunter safety courses, had to learn this through reading the game commission rule book, much more extensive than the yearly published digest. Many handicapped hunters would benefit from having this knowledge. I do wish everyone could use auto loaders, hopefully they will change it soon, like they did for small game. In the interim I think it makes sense to clarify what is legal when one says they are not legal. Hopefully another handicap person sees it, buys a great semi auto and uses it to hunt! Cheers!

[@5headsarebetterthan1]

What does USOG stand for?

[@ChitFromChinola]

My father had a Model 742 in 30-06, and hunting in cold weather, he had frequent troubles with failure to eject. We would tease him that his gun might as well as been a single shot, but it didn’t matter - he took dozens of deer with that rifle because in the end, he said, “One shot is all you need.” So many warm memories - and your channel helps to bring them back. Cheers . . .

[@justinlance4174]

Failure to eject means ur ejector plunger spring needs to be replaced.

[@jasonsimone3523]

Can't use semiautomatic in Pennsylvania for hunting but the 760's used to be popular here.

[@mattboc7794]

They do allow them if handicapped. I was born with one hand, love my semis! Shame everyone can’t use them!

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

The winchester almost looks like an over sized 10/22 the way the r eciever bulges up ,rounded rather then flat....i feel? lol

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I see what you mean Michael

[@AlexCausey]

If your having bug issues get a Dynatrap, they have them at Costco and on Amazon. I do not have any experience with the Semi Auto Rifles black or brown except for the M1. My elders were hunters first and instilled the art of marksmanship stating one shot is all you need.! I am kind of stuck in the Lever action period and I don't want anything else!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Perfect choice Alex - levers are great.

[@AlexCausey]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I have an Idea for one of your videos, I may have mentioned it to you before. Some Gun channel creators in the AR World do not know that one of the first was the AR-16. I remember seeing one at a gun show way back in the early 60's. use link--> guns.fandom.com/wiki/ArmaLite_AR-16

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Remington 7400 in 270. Didn't even look at the video yet.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

👍

[@douglaskurka5874]

Really enjoy your highly educational videos. I've owned a 742 Carbine in 30-06 for 44 years, and have yet to have a FTF or FTE. My son now uses it regularly. I also have 2 Carbines in the 750 model, one 30-06, and my most recent in 35 Whelen. Getting ready to take the 35 to the range this week. Thanks again !

[@thecheapshot1065]

I talk to you before and I hope you see this message because I just walked into a rural gun store in a small town on my distribution out and I came across a gun that I’d heard of but never seen in a civilian market. There was something unique about it even though they couldn’t give me much information at this particular sporting good store. I put it on layaway and I’m making payments on it for a total of $700. It’s a 1968 reasonably used showing no excessive abuse but general wear and tear and a good clean bore as well as overall functionality seems tight and consistent for a gun made in that timeframe. Frankly I love Belgian browning’s. But it’s a 1968 browning BAR grade 2. Chambered in 30-06’. I felt after doing the research that I’m getting an exceptional deal for a gun that will only go up in collectibility in value and would like your opinion.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello TCS - That's a super buy and a great caliber - as you know. I would buy that rifle at that price instantly. Grade 2s are not that common - another bonus to you.

[@thecheapshot1065]

Thank you very much for replying. It means a lot it makes me much more comfortable with the purchase. I’m reading that they are a very solid build and I would believe it given its wait and the very reasonable visible wear and use it showed given the age.

[@brownhat1290]

You say that these rifles are "Surprisingly Affordable" but you never mention the price!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Brown Hat - You're right and I'm sorry about that - the reason is that prices keep going up; so when I quoted prices in the past, people would write back and say my number were way out - which was true. Thanks for the note : )

[@beanieweenie9543]

I don’t think you can really put the model 100 in the “affordable” category. Unless you call a 1000.00 for used gun affordable.

[@donaldhancock7041]

I have a Remington 7400 270 cal wouldn't trade it for anything

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

At last - someone who, like me, finds the Remington excellent.

[@miked8227]

Mike I could use your opinion on a gun I’m considering, anyway to contact you other than this forum? Thanks Mike

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi - Yes - best is Patreon and after that gmail - [e-mail]

[@neilschiavi4216]

Funny..I've owned just about every Rifle you had on the table in 243w & 308W/30/06 Rem 742, Rem 141 35Rem..but it all came down two my 7mm/08 Rem-M 7 carbine 18.5Bbl.

[@bigred7347]

Do you have ammunition for all your firearms?

[@rickysmith2248]

I was able to take my first Buck at 30 yards because I had see-thru sights on my Remington

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Ricky, Irons make sense. Every rifle ought to have them. I like those see thru mounts. Thx for the note

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

Aw finally an honrable mention at the end ,about the model 760? LOL I think the remington 700 you got there looks almost exactly like a 760 other then the front stock is fixed? tehehe I was wondering if you have any videos on mil-surp guns? Like maybe a VZ24 Mauser? I had one left to me by my grandfather ,that took it from a German solder. I was wondering what it may be worth and ,trying to figure out what caliber it is? It was taken any where from North Africa threw Italy ot the Med? So it could be one of several chamberings? Just wish there was a way to find out ,without pouring molting metal into the chamber? lol

[@garyK.45ACP]

If you are in the market for one of these, NOW is a good time to buy them. All the market pressure is on "tactical" weapons and concealable handguns. Wood and steel classic rifles can be had an pretty good prices. I have recently added two Winchester files to my collection at prices much lower than a year ago. FWIW...Remington 740/742/7400/760/7600 magazines are interchangeable. However...the slide action mags won't lock open the bolt on an empty chamber. Also, any "short" cartridge magazine will work with any short cartridge , such as .243, 308 etc. Same with .30-06 length cartridges...270, .280, .30-06, .35 Whelen regardless of what the magazine is marked.

[@JGray1968]

Those aren't used in Pennsylvania. We can't hunt big game with semiautomatic rifles. Maybe New York, they ban semiautomatics with pistol grips, threaded muzzles, and bayonet studs. The 742 and similar designs are the most convenient legal options.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for the right info. Good hunting!

[@mattboc7794]

While not being a large percentage of PA hunters, semis are legal for the handicapped, limited to 4 rounds. They don’t teach this in hunter safety course, you have to read through the full set of commission rules. Being born with one hand, I was glad to discover that. Please pass it on to anyone that might be a handicapped person, they can go out buy one of these great files and go hunting! Cheers!

[@markmuch1295]

Love my grandfathers Winchester 1905 ,32 SLR except for finding ammo for it.

[@williamsweet7511]

I just picked up a Remington 742 with a 3x8 leupold. SN places it between 1968 and 1975. I purchased from original owner who guarantees only 5 rounds through it. He had the original half used box of bullets still. I paid $400 cash for it with the ammunition. It has two very small light scratches on the stock. Probably from storage. I have not shot it yet but the action is free and clean, magazine releases fine and safety works. Other than clean and oil anything I should know before i take it out and shoot it? Thanks

[@roblambert3521]

I have a 742 in .308 Win. Love the gun. It has very few rounds through it. My dad got it many years ago. I think I only put 1 box through it if that. The rails do have some chatter appearance but it seemed to cycle fine the last time I had it out. Thank you for including it on your list. I would also love to have you do more on this rifle.

[@marshalllanier360]

Keep it clean and be sure the magazine spring doesn't get weak, and you have a treasure

[@helenmarley973]

How about you sale me one of the guns a308

[@hunterholliday8418]

Between my dad and i we have 3 model 100s 2 in .308 and 1 in .284. I honestly don’t have anything negative to say about them. They all shoot really well with zero jams or accuracy issues. Ive always been taught that a clean rifle is a happy rifle lol i also have a Remington 7400 semi auto which I believe is the newest model of the Remington semi auto’s, chambered in .270. Shoots great haven’t had any jamming issues with it. Overall i dont think you can go wrong with either the Remington or Winchester. My model 100 .308 was my first rifle that my dad and grandpa got me for my 15th birthday, ive been fortunate enough over the last 12 years and have shot a fair share of deer with it. Great classic rifles! I have recently purchased a new model 70 super grade Winchester in .30-06 very excited to hunt with it this year. Might just be my new go too whitetail rifle.

[@jmfa57]

I bought a 742 in .30-06 in 1981. I put those see through scope mounts on it and never liked it. Mostly I was shooting about 4"-5" at 100 yards, until I found the right ammo, which happened to be Remington Core-Lokt 180 grain factory ammo. I also found that if I wanted the best groups at the range, I needed to let the barrel cool all the way down to ambient temperature. Then, shockingly, I shot several 1" groups. I took it hunting a few times, but on California public land as an inexperienced hunter I never saw any game worth shooting at. Twenty years later I decided to crack open my wallet a bit and go on guided hunts, but by that time I had reverted to bolt action rifles, which I much prefer. I never did get rid of the old 742 though, and one day, I may try it out again. It's in the deepest darkest part of the safe, and I don't bother handloading for it like I do my bolt rifles, but hey, you never know! Thanks Mike for another great video!

[@kurtrobinson1926]

Pennsylvania doesn't allow semiautomatic rifles for hunting. My choice in Pennsylvania was Winchester 70 in 7X57 for deer. I've now retired out west and use a Remington 7400 in 270. Both excellent deer rifles.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Kurt - my mistake - I heard from a number of Pennsylvania hunters. I like your Winchester choice and the cal. is tops. Cheers.

[@mattboc7794]

Technically semi autos are allowed with four round limit for the handicapped.

[@user-lu5zo1wl3q]

8 bullet wali hona chahie

[@cordelmar]

Never seen the 100 models, I bought a 742 for my cousin and never had a problem.

[@Iceaxehikes]

Maintenance is the key. Had a local mechanic give me his Marlin Model 60 which he said was broken, wouldn't cycle, wouldn't feed. I said nothing but took the rifle home.. the dirtiest, stickiest, yellow coated bolt I have ever seen. It looked like it was covered in honey. Took it completely apart and cleaned the bolt and side plate assembly with Brake cleaner, dried, oiled. Cleaned up the chamber and barrel but found those were pretty clean. Put the rifle back together and it ran flawlessly. Took it back to him and he asked what was broke. I said; WD40. What? He says. You spray WD40 in your action. I says. I could tell by the look that I hit the nail on the head. He had never taken the action down, but just sprayed WD 40 into the receiver.. since the late 80's! Good news is, the Model 60 is still running fine for him.

[@vinochavez212]

Great video I own a 742 30-06 and I can't find any magazine/clips would you know or have any information where to find some

[@madtownangler]

I used to wear sweater vests back in the 80's. I think almost all our church pictures I was wearing one. My favorite one was purple I wore with my purple Bugle Boys. That was before Batman was a movie with the Joker

[@mattheworrick829]

I have a model 100 chamber in 284 it's in decent to good condition. Still has factory firing pin in it . Should i try to get the new firing pin from Winchester? It was my grandpas gun

[@the1bulldurham]

If the bolt on the Remington ever chatters on the weak aluminum rails in the receiver you end up with a paper weight. I don’t think you understand that. I get it that you haven’t seen it but I have many times. Those of us that loved and used the 742 in the 70’s and 80’s learned this the hard way on a regular basis. I literally gave away my 742 with chatter marks because that’s what they’re worth. I won’t cheat someone on a gun sale. If you have a working 742 be very conservative on your round count. But! My Remington 760 carbine is awesome! Hunt with it every year. .30-06 pump! Doesn’t get any better! There was a company that converted 742’s to pump action to keep them serviceable and in use for those of us that couldn’t afford but one gun. Today I can afford what ever gun I want. There’s no high dollar deer gun that can replace my 760.

[@rangerdanger766]

I always had to laugh when I saw a rifle with see thru mounts. After all these years they finally make some sense. I would use the scope for secondary long shots

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

They do seem a little high for the scope; on the other hand - they work : )

[@MitchellTaylor-u6f]

243 will unalive every thing that all of them 500 yeards

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I like that

[@joshball2385]

If anyone has a 742 for sale please let me know I’m a young hunter In Georgia and I’d like to find one for sale if anyone can lead me in the right direction

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Josh - Here you go : ) www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=remington%20742

[@stevedouglas5443]

Geez, I bought a 341, and someone scribed a phone number, or SS number on the receiver. But,,,, it doesn't stand out, and it certainly wasn't a deal breaker.

[@danielcollins6106]

I love the Remington pump action rifles only thing is they are getting very expensive last few years for the older wooden ones. I have the 7400 I'm 30/06 and I love it dearly. It a tack driver at 100 yards and my longest shot ever has been 125 yard. I've had mine for probably 15 years now after I shoot it I do a basic cleaning barrel chamber and wipe down and I've never had an issue ever. I've used the same two mags this whole time. I'll get another 30 years out of this gun lords willing. God Bless and good luck this season. Be safe!!

[@gorvlivin]

I'm looking at a WIN 100 in 308. My WBY 270 kills my shoulder at my age. Thanks!

[@jimtaylor3693]

I take both of my 742 NFL 308 and 30-0-6 to a professional to clean. I live my 308. Still use it. I've shopped for a new deer rifle, so I installed a new Vortex on my 308. Thd 30-0-6 I bought in the late 70's and it's never gone hunting.

[@miked8227]

My grand father hunted with the model 100 in .284. A couple times over a 30 year period I could tell his shots out in the deer woods because the gun would double fire on him. Other times the gun would jam, I did not care for the gun at all personally.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Pennsylvania would be the Rem. 760(0) pump or the Win. 88 lever, no semi-auto big game hunting here.😡

[@jeanhaney2203]

My dad bought a model 100 in 66 he put a weaver 2.5 on it the gunsmith who put the dot in the center of the crosshairs that became popular was close by . Paid 2o bucks to have it done back in the mid 60s .my first rifle was a 742 in 73 for 149 at kmart and put a k4 weaver on it all you needed after that was a box of federal red box gor 8 bucks

[@gageburns1261]

In Pennsylvania the 760/7600’s are really popular. We unfortunately cannot use semi autos here on big game quite yet. Just recently in the past few years allowed them for small game, coyotes, and turkey.

[@danielbowman4819]

I had a model 100 winchester, but I traded it for a Savage 99 takedown 250-3000.

[@joshawageorge2122]

In my opinion that .260 Remington would be better in the 750 model instead of the 742 simply because of the locking lugs in the 742 are cut and the 750 lugs are solid. a stainless version would permit for a better hunting rifle due to all of the elements faced while hunting ,but in order to acquire one like that it would have to be custom ordered .ps an avid Remington shooter can say honestly

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Good post Joshawa - would be nice to see a semi-automatic rifle in stainless steel; there have been some - the Ruger comes to mind - but not a "regular" sporting rifle.

[@joshawageorge2122]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns a stainless steel.223 version would also be a great sporting rifle based off the 7615 pump model but modernised as a semi auto by adding a 750 for end .the model would accommodate AR mags as well, along with pinned magazines