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8/13/2013 5:16:57 PM EDT
Hive I ask the great minds of GD

7400 in 30.06 is it worth 500.00 with 170 rounds of ammo?

I had a Rem 742 in 30.06 and it was a jamomatic .

Speak old wise ones.
8/13/2013 5:17:52 PM EDT
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Is this considered a shoulder thing that goes up? If so, ICKY!

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8/13/2013 5:19:00 PM EDT
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I had a 742 in 06 also.

Save up for a BAR, I know it's what you really want. I do.
8/13/2013 5:19:35 PM EDT
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No.  Remington designed the only semi automatic that disassembles itself by firing. They break and jam WAY too often.
8/13/2013 5:19:55 PM EDT
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Elk gun for my Kid no shoulder thingy
8/13/2013 5:22:03 PM EDT
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You could do better. My opinion was the earlier 740s were a little better than the 7400s
8/13/2013 5:23:46 PM EDT
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I could never understand the rubber O ring for gas diversion, caring a box of " small condoms " to deer camp was always hard to explain  
8/13/2013 5:24:12 PM EDT
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Didn't the 7400 correct a few problems?
8/13/2013 5:25:25 PM EDT
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I bought one brand new at K-Mart in 1991.

It functioned fine for the three or four hundred rounds I put through it.

Got rid of it because it walked groups toward 10 o'clock worse than a Mini-14.
Also hate the design of the gas system. Once you get the handguard off, and see what its about, you'll think the Kalashnikov is positively elegant and dainty.
8/13/2013 5:27:21 PM EDT
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No.
8/13/2013 5:27:33 PM EDT
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8/13/2013 5:28:52 PM EDT
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The 7400 is better than the 742, but that is not saying it is a reliable rifle.

IMO, unless you have a REAL need for a 7400, pass it over for a 7600 Pump, or a nice bolt gun.
8/13/2013 5:30:24 PM EDT
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no

I have a 7400 in 30-06 from the mid 80's. It is an ok hunting rifle for close shots. I would not trust a shot past 150 yards. It is not very accurate and gets worse as it gets hot. Bonus, mags can be an issue. Half the mags jam.

Find a savage mod 10 or 11.
8/13/2013 5:33:23 PM EDT
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Nope, don't waste your money...For that money you can buy a good bolt gun for your kids elk gun...

ETA: Also, 30-06 wouldn't be my first choice in an elk gun, Something like 7mm Rem mag, 300 Rem mag etc etc. I'm not knocking the ole 06, it would certainly get the job done, just not my first choice.
8/13/2013 5:38:38 PM EDT
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You could do better. My opinion was the earlier 740s were a little better than the 7400s

Didn't the 7400 correct a few problems?

I think it was supposed to , but both were inaccurate guns. They were ok but if I had my choice in a hunting gun I would do better for $500
8/13/2013 5:38:42 PM EDT
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I thought the Garand was the only acceptable semi auto 30'06.
8/13/2013 5:46:23 PM EDT
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H&K had a nice one, 25-30 years ago.
8/13/2013 5:46:53 PM EDT
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8/13/2013 6:23:49 PM EDT
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I thought the Garand was the only acceptable semi auto 30'06.




H&K had a nice one, 25-30 years ago.


That was the 940, and the largest of the type.  I have a 770, the .308 version.



8/13/2013 6:27:27 PM EDT
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Get a BAR or Garand, if you want semi auto
8/13/2013 6:30:02 PM EDT
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LOL, I had the 10rd mag but no stock