Converting a Remington 742 Woodmaster...
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Re: Converting a Remington 742 Woodmaster...
The operating rod/gas piston does not "drive a cam system". It has a cam slot that fits over an extension of the locking lug, and upon moving back cams the lug(s) out of engagement and then carries the bolt back. It would be quite simple to convert the Garand to a pump action.
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Re: Converting a Remington 742 Woodmaster...
You have my undivided attention.Can you please elaborate on your observation
BTW, hello form the 'land of five rivers'TwoRivers";p="39604 wrote: The operating rod/gas piston does not "drive a cam system". It has a cam slot that fits over an extension of the locking lug, and upon moving back cams the lug(s) out of engagement and then carries the bolt back. It would be quite simple to convert the Garand to a pump action.
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Re: Converting a Remington 742 Woodmaster...
penpusher,
TwoRiver's reply is right on the money, the Remington 740/742/7400 have a multiple-lug bolt face which cams into corresponding recesses in the barrel extension, the system incorporates two "arms" running from behind the barrel extension into the bolt carrier which actuate the opening of the bolt, opposing the resistance given from the action spring, the action spring closes the bolt and here the "arms" support the bolt+carrier against the receiver raceways whilst it closes and engages. The carrier and bolt are held together by a pin which rides through a carefully designed cam slot. The design is beautifully simple and functions like clockwork given your ammunition is upto the mark and your chamber and gas port is clean.
Cheers!
Zubin
TwoRiver's reply is right on the money, the Remington 740/742/7400 have a multiple-lug bolt face which cams into corresponding recesses in the barrel extension, the system incorporates two "arms" running from behind the barrel extension into the bolt carrier which actuate the opening of the bolt, opposing the resistance given from the action spring, the action spring closes the bolt and here the "arms" support the bolt+carrier against the receiver raceways whilst it closes and engages. The carrier and bolt are held together by a pin which rides through a carefully designed cam slot. The design is beautifully simple and functions like clockwork given your ammunition is upto the mark and your chamber and gas port is clean.
Cheers!
Zubin
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Re: Converting a Remington 742 Woodmaster...
Since the Remington 742 uses the same action as the Remington 760 pump (which I don't much care for either), it is quite readily converted, but get someone who specializes in that particular work. The poor trigger can be improved, too, though frowned upon by Remington. With any of these thorough and periodic cleaning is important. And dedicated handloader though I am, I'd stick to factory ammo, probably Remington, if I had no other gun to take out Some people love them, though, and swear by them. Others swear at them. Personally, I'd sell the
742 and pick up a 760, if in a place to do so. And wanted a pump.
Cheers!
742 and pick up a 760, if in a place to do so. And wanted a pump.
Cheers!