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| 1138.1 | | SALEM::PAPPALARDO | | Thu Feb 06 1992 11:42 | 9 |
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I have had the same type of problems with foreign made ammo in bolt
action rifles also. I seems that once the cartridge is fired the brass
expands quite a bit. I'm not sure if the cause is a hot powder or
thinner brass. My solution has been to stop using it all together.
Guy
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| 1138.2 | seems like this happen to me | OASS::SOBCZYNSKI_L | | Thu Feb 06 1992 12:11 | 11 |
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When I purchased my 7400, new, there were a number of problem, one of
which is quite like what you are experiencing. also was bullet tip
was being reshaped, shall we say. I called Remington and end up
sending the rifle was then sent back to Remington. It was retrofitted
with optional stuff, (springs, extrator) and ramp was polished out.
have run quite a few rounds through it and have not had any problems
todate.
leonard
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| 1138.3 | | WAHOO::LEVESQUE | Ride the Tiger | Thu Feb 06 1992 12:40 | 5 |
| I have a 7400. Extraction has always worked (even though I didn't bother to
clean the chamber before shooting it for the first time like you are supposed
to.) The only problem I've had with the rifle is that the brass sometimes gets
a small dent during extraction. But it always works. On the other hand, I've
always used name brand ammo. (Remington, Federal, Winchester.)
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| 1138.4 | might be the clip | CHRLIE::HUSTON | | Thu Feb 06 1992 13:33 | 7 |
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I have a 742 and had problems with the bolt not going all the way
back, thus jamming on the unload. THe problem was the clip. A new
clip and good as new.
--Bob
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| 1138.5 | Try the clip and ammo change, but still might be teh gun | KAHALA::NELSON | Shorthairs | Fri Feb 07 1992 09:18 | 10 |
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I had either a 742 or 7400 that was experiencing the
same problem as described in .0. We tried the recommended
fixes, different ammo, different clip, and still had the
problem.
I went to a local gun shop, described the problem and he
sent the rifle back to Remington. They repaired the problem,
no charge.
dave
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| 1138.6 | Look at Winchester-model-100 | MCIS5::PAPPALARDO | A Pure Hunter | Mon Feb 10 1992 08:22 | 23 |
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My dad had these same problems with his when he owned one, seems
everyone is responding stating problems with this model.
The way we fixed our problem was to sell the gun and buy a
Winchester-model 100.
Though the model 100 is no longer manufactured you can still find
them in real nice shape if you look. Should go about $375-$425.
IMO the 100 was the best semi-auto made for it's price range, needless
to say we've never had a problem. The 100 kicks straight-back compared
to an up-lift from the 72/7400. Check one out, you'll like the feel.
The reason Winchester stopped making them is that they couldn't compete
with the Remington on price. Using all steel parts the 100 couldn't be
made cheaper unless the quality was reduced. This should tell you
something in itself.
Good-Luck!
Rick
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| 1138.7 | | SA1794::CHARBONND | Bush in '92 - Barbara! | Mon Feb 10 1992 12:25 | 9 |
| re.0 First, an autoloader needs a break-in period. Most people who
buy autoloading handguns shoot a few _hundred_ rounds, with plenty
of lubrication, before they are satisfied that the gun is reliable.
I'd personally take the gun, shoot a hundred rounds, use a Teflon-
based lube, and keep the chamber very clean. Most new guns don't
have finely finished and polished parts, so there may be small
burrs and tooling marks that have to smooth out before the gun is
100%. (I own a stainless-steel 45 that took hundreds of rounds to
settle in. I was ready to buy a boat and call it an anchor...)
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