OMG! Remington 7400 semi-auto rifle in 308 Win. review n shooting .5" 3shoot group @ 100. 2018E19

[@micahporter8048]

I inherited an original 740 woodsmaster chambered in .308 from a family friend's father, who passed away. Haven't been able to shoot it yet, with the ammo shortage and all, but I'm incredibly excited to give my first real semi-automatic rifle a try, given I can get my hands on some reasonably priced ammunition. Great video!

[@vameathunter2771]

Congrats bro n let me know how she shoots. God bless.

[@sartainja]

Great video. I have a Remington 742 in 243 Winchester that I got when I was 13 years old. I killed several nice bucks with it. Thank you for posting another review of a sporting rifle. I really enjoy your videos.

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and I'm glad you kept your 742 :-)

[@jimmymorrison9824]

I purchased one in 1982 never hade any problems and yes 308 is my favorite caliber seven or nine moose since them love it good out to450 yards looking for next year moose hunt

[@vameathunter2771]

Sounds great brother and best of luck on your future hunts.

[@rookiechevey]

I have a 742 Woodmaster in 308, great rifle

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! Remington was my first love in rifle and still is one of my favorite. Be safe n God bless.

[@mcuevas7315]

This rifle is still being produced remington model 750 changed a little to make it more reliable. It started as the model 74,740, 742,7400,750 woodsmaster series of rifle

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks for watching and info. :-)

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

Ive heard about afew problems with these guns and i have a remington 742 woodsmaster 3006 and there is zero problems with my rifle. Just have to keep them clean and free of oil. I love my woodsmaster as it is a new used rifle i got just last week. Awsome rifle.

[@vameathunter2771]

Congrats brother, I heard that too but so far I had zero problem and shoots like a champ. God bless brother.

[@anthonyrettaliata7311]

Keep my 742 30-06 from my neighbor clean. said he bought it new in 1965 now problem shooting here.

[@dickblackbeard5752]

Buddy has 742 in 30’06. Very fine rifle.

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! this was my first rifle and I still love it. Thanks for watching n God bless.

[@francisallen5681]

Oh hell that is a really nice rifle I have the 7400 in 270 , that was a very good review my friend

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks Francis, 270 sounds great. Have a great week and God bless.

[@2003mikec]

Great video! I have a 7400 in 270 ---great rifle! If you keep it clean and oiled it is as good as it gets out to 300 yards!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and with 270 300 yards shouldn't be a problem 😁, thanks for sharing.

[@karlnash7105]

These older semiauto's are great "forgotten gems".

[@vameathunter2771]

Yep! Thanks Karl n God bless.

[@rangerjd8780]

First time watching your channel. I found a 7400 in 30-06 for just under $500 and am thinking about getting it. I've got a Remington 760 pump action in 30-06 and love it, although it does kick like a mule. Hahaha very informative, very good video. Thank you, I just subscribed!

[@vameathunter2771]

Sounds great and make sure the barrel crown is not damaged or worn. Thanks for subscribing n God bless.

[@rangerjd8780]

@@vameathunter2771 Thanks for the reply and good advice. God bless you as well.

[@DMX-PAT]

Such a nice gun so unknown and underrated. It's a perfect amalgamation of semi auto and aesthetic hunting rifle appeal. I will always prefer a 7400 or BAR over an AR/AK style rifle. I actually had one of the synthetic versions and I sold it like a dummy. I know it's not the wood one but now I'm trying to get another one and if I get my hand on a wood one I will be very grateful and happy with it. I think Remington discontinued it because they wanted people to only buy their bolt guns, I'm not really sure but it was around the time Freedom Group purchased them and that right there is a dead giveaway that it was cut for financial reasons. Its more expensive to manufacture and I don't think they sell as well but man they are sweet!!

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! It's a shame and I'm never going to sell mine. Merry Christmas n God bless.

[@randyjohnson6845]

I got a Nikon pro staff in 3x9x40 several years ago. In daylight it's as good as my 5 Leopold's in very dark legal conditions it is brighter than my Leopold's

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! I really like this Nikon on my Remington, when I was checking my zero with 2 other rifles (not BAR) this shot the best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPOpJ-uj9WEg7c

[@chrisdikovics3580]

Groups under 3/4" !! That Remington autoloader is a keeper !

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! I'm keeping it. Thanks for watching n God bless.

[@frankyg2384]

I'm tempted to buy one I seen for private sale with 2 mags plus a third 10 round mag, it has synthetic furniture but is in good condition from the photos, it's a cheap way to get a semi auto 308 compared to an AR style 308 rifle.

[@vameathunter2771]

I think the synthetic stock is a newer model, and I'm not sure about the accuracy. But for hunting this is a inexpensive way to get a hunting life. Thanks for watching.

[@paulbarela6548]

Wow $650 sounds like alot, I got my 7400 308 with a hard case and the original scope for $200 after the 2015 hunting season from a friend. It only had about 20 rounds through it with the synthetic stock. I did upgrade back then to the Nikon PROSTAFF Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm BDC Reticle at $220 and leupold scope rings. I wish I could get my hands on the 30-06 as well. I have a few thousands rounds through it now and have never had any problems. I did use some Walmart bought ZQ1 turkish ammo once and found it does not like $10 boxes of cheap stuff it was all over my 8 inch target, used the winchester ballistic silvertip and it was dead center 3 shots. I use Hornady ELD-X or winchester ballistic silvertip sometimes.

[@vameathunter2771]

You have a great friend and sounds like you've found the ammo that works for your rifle😁 Thanks for sharing n God bless.

[@johnsmith-by3yg]

good deal nice rifle. I have a browning BAR 30.06 also a AR10 in 308 the AR i can take down in my sleep had 18 years in the military.

[@vameathunter2771]

thank you for your service, we appreciate you brother and nice BAR in 3006 and AR in 308 sounds awesome.

[@TheJohndeere212]

Nice rifle. One of my bosses is selling one and I told him that I am interested

[@vameathunter2771]

Sound great! But make sure there is no damage in the crown, I would test fire it before I purchase a used rifle. God bless.

[@vameathunter2771]

Congrats! Just in time to deer season :-)

[@Shaggy_Campbell]

a 308 is the best caliber for accuracy , I own several and not one of them is a cull ;) From tompson to remington, they all good.

[@vameathunter2771]

You got that right, I have 3 308 rifles and they all shoot close to half inch MOA at 100. 😁

[@tywheeler7131]

I totally agree with your review about the magazine and the creep on the 7400... do you normally chamber a round when loading before removing the magazine and then load the magazine and insert? The instructions tell you to do this, and I notice that it's more susceptible to jamming. Just curious your opinion. Thanks!

[@vameathunter2771]

Noooo! It can be a big safety issue, I rather close the chamber empty, but never with live round in the chamber. I believe making a safe habit of operating the gun can really save you from making a horrible mistake. Thanks for watching n have a great Thanksgiving.

[@DogBoxDeluxe]

which do you like better? The BAR 308 or the Rem 7400 308?

[@vameathunter2771]

Though call but I have to go with BAR 308. It's lighter and easier to maneuver

[@vannjunkin8041]

I've got one. Great Rifle.

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! I like it.

[@mosinw5301]

Hello awesome video . I just saw one like yours at my local gun shop . Ive never owned a 7400 . I have heard the older ones jammed alot . Have u had any jamming or feeding issues

[@vameathunter2771]

Nope! not with this rifle. If that rifle is in 308 with a reasonable price, you should grab it. If the price is little high you should look into Browning BAR, I also did a review on BAR. Happy shopping and hunting. :-)

[@armurano5093]

I'm a lefty... should I avoid this?

[@vameathunter2771]

I've seen many lefty shooting right hand rifles with little bit of practice.

[@johnlambert6205]

Good for you not many young men listen to their dads . Some dads were great teachers . Better than professors teaching them nonsense !

[@vameathunter2771]

Thank you. Yes, I had a great dad and now he is with our father in heaven.

[@MarcosCaminante]

7400 was the best of the Remington semi rifles produced. The 742 was my first rifle as a boy but the 7400 was an improvement IMO. As to the trigger, for $12.95, mcarbo sells a trigger upgrade that makes a WORLD of difference. I installed one on my 7600 pump and I love it. I have no affiliation with mcarbo other than a happy customer. www.mcarbo.com/store/p/29-Remington-Shotguns-870-11-87-1100-Remington-Rifles-750-7400-7600-Trigger-Spring-Kit.aspx

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro, I appreciate it. God bless.

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro, I just ordered one ;-)

[@rustyshackleford7288]

Love the gun!!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and God bless.

[@davevann2925]

Timminy maked a drop in trigger for them.

[@vameathunter2771]

WOW! Thanks bro, I'm going to look into that.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Remington 740 740 with accuracy block ... 742 7400 .. what else I have not kept track of the Remington Models.. Reminton went Bankrupt don't know who owns them now ..

[@vameathunter2771]

Yep! and their newer semi-auto rifles are horrible. Thanks for watching n God bless.

[@larryclevenger5621]

Cool

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks n God bless😁

[@richrobey2548]

mines in 280 ave had it for 30 yrs

[@vameathunter2771]

WOW! Good for you brother. Merry Christmas n God bless.

[@Lol-cd4ii]

These guns although look appealing are a very horrible design by remington. I have a 742 woodsmaster that is a single shot now because it wont eject. The extractors were a horrible design they wear out and when they do the gun is junk. They dont call them the jam master for no reason. Good looking gun but horrible design I'd never buy one. Go browning bar if you want a semi.

[@vameathunter2771]

I'm sorry to hear that brother and yes I also have Browning BAR in 308 n it's my favorite whitetail rifle. BAR can shot .5" 3 shot at 100 yards and you could watch it at kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6GbnKqLfdOHp6c God bless your season.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Anyone try to shoot 7.62 NATO through this rifle?

[@vameathunter2771]

I did before I knew better. You are not suppose to shoot 7.62 NATO in 308 rifles it can damage your barrel, unless it says you could shoot both.

[@easttexan2933]

VA Meat Hunter.....if it says you can shoot either, it won't shoot either well.

[@kenadams3951]

Mine is a 06. Great shooter im in pa. And you can't hunt with it. Im from Maryland but i can shoot the shit out of it. Have fun my man

[@vameathunter2771]

Thank you and God bless.

[@ryana.1254]

Why cant you hunt with it in PA? Cause it's a semi auto?? That's ridiculous!

[@davidlotti5407]

Clean The Damn Barrel you will shot tighter groups ,

[@vameathunter2771]

Yes sir.

[@Hollywood41642]

A lot of head space problems with them guns..

[@vameathunter2771]

I didn't know that, but so far I didn't see any signs or have malfunction. I hope it will stay that way, thanks for watching, God bless n happy new year.

[@KevinHuff23]

Complete garbage compared to a Browning BAR!

[@vameathunter2771]

Yes, I would choose BAR over 7400, but 7400 is a decent semi-auto deer hunting rifle for less:-)

[@ryana.1254]

It's not garbage man. I've shot my newer 7400 so well. I had one jam ever. It's a nice rifle and deffenitly not garbage.

[@easttexan2933]

that's just your opinion of course. I've had BARs that shot terrible. Truthfully, I've never owned a 740, 742, or 7400 that even approached the accuracy Doc's gun is showing. He has a good one. It's hit or miss with these old guns. Doc hit.