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Post by cryer1013 on Dec 21, 2011 16:08:09 GMT -5
hey i was just wondering if my 742 remington woodmaster 30 06 semi auto has only had about a half of a box of shells shot through it and i have heard some bad things but mine is in excellent shape coming from a local gun smith the rails are smooth and clean but i was wondering will 180 grain shells hurt my gun i heard it would start messing up as soon as i used a 180 grain shell i would like to know as much as ai can about this gun please i paid 400 for it at a pawn shop called inbred land pawn still have the receipt lol should i sell it and could i get my money back if i do
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Post by cryer1013 on Dec 21, 2011 16:09:33 GMT -5
i would like to hear what u guys have to say i am new to the site please help me
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Post by gbrebory on Dec 21, 2011 16:27:54 GMT -5
 does it look like that one.....lol...... i love my 742 never had a problem with it..... its funny that you say that 180's will hurt the gun.... that is what i shoot from mine..... occaisionally it will jam but only if im geting cheeky and trying to fire off a full clip.... personally i have never shot a gun as accurate at my 742.... which stock does it have is it the round newer stock or is the the more square stock with the checker weave pattern on it....? |
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Post by cryer1013 on Dec 21, 2011 20:44:26 GMT -5
well i know its got an engraving under where u look into the scope it has a lil symbol like on the new orleans saints nfl team i cant send a pic for some reason i tried but jus wont let me through quick reply
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Post by cryer1013 on Dec 21, 2011 20:47:05 GMT -5
or the symbol looks to be some kinda cross kinda ya know what i mean i was actually asking would 180 grains hurt the gun
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Dec 21, 2011 20:51:11 GMT -5
I don't think it would be a problem as long as you don't shoot hundreds of rounds a year. The problem with older semi auto rifles is that the gas port was designed for a very specific volume of gas. Too little, and the gun fails to cycle, too much, and you risk damage to the rifle.
Another possibility is jamming.
Due to the bullet being heavier, it is in the barrel longer, which results in a longer recoil impulse. In other words, the rifle is trying to do it's job, but runs into "timing issues", and you end up with a jam. Also if I remember correctly, the 742 had some known extractor issues. One rifle might shoot flawlessly, the other may not shoot more than one round before jamming.
I guess my recommendation would be to shoot 150-165 grain bullets.
Do you have a specific reason for wanting to shoot the 180s?
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Post by gbrebory on Dec 21, 2011 20:55:56 GMT -5
my reason was simple bought them becasue i hunted brush..... i still shoot them cause my gun liked them the best at 150 yards..... i could put 3 in a nice tight group with the 180's as to where the 150's shot a little more loosely... however i have handloaded 150's that are hotloads with max powder in them and the polymer tips for lo0ng distance i cant wait to see how they boom....
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Dec 21, 2011 21:01:31 GMT -5
my reason was simple bought them becasue i hunted brush..... i still shoot them cause my gun liked them the best at 150 yards..... i could put 3 in a nice tight group with the 180's as to where the 150's shot a little more loosely... however i have handloaded 150's that are hotloads with max powder in them and the polymer tips for lo0ng distance i cant wait to see how they boom.... 220's are the real brushbusters! |
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Post by gbrebory on Dec 21, 2011 21:12:30 GMT -5
yea well try finding a package of them around here.......... believe me i looked, my 180's shoot like a champ though if it aint broke dont fix it, of course ive been dropping em with everything this year.... all except the shotgun... well looks like im going out tomorrow to try to smoke one with the shotty...lol
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Post by OJ (Original Junkie). on Dec 21, 2011 21:40:22 GMT -5
I would also move down to the 150 range. Wil lthe 180's damage the gun? Probably not, but the 150 will probably be found to shoot further, flatter, and more accuratly. if your looking to plow through brush, I would recommend a different caliber, 30-06 is not a brush gun like a 30-30 or .35.
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Post by gbrebory on Dec 21, 2011 21:51:03 GMT -5
i agree with oj... i didnt buy this gun it was a gift from my grandfather so i chose my round by where i hunted...... personally my favorite brush gun was my gramps 44 lever action.... very light gun and 275 grain hollowpoint laid a whoopin on em
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Post by gbrebory on Dec 21, 2011 21:56:41 GMT -5
hey who was the negative nancy that said to get rid of it... not trying to call you out just curious as too your reasoning why??
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Post by cp on Dec 22, 2011 1:20:19 GMT -5
I had one for a few years.
The gun looked great. The stock was nice no scratches no rust or anything.
I researched a lot about them online and read a lot not so good reviews on them.
The slide rails on mine werent 100% perfect but I wouldnt call them bad. I went to Gander and talked to the gun smith about doing some work on it and he told me you cant even get parts for them anymore so I was pretty much SOL.
I brought it to the range before deer season and shooting 180gr loads I couldnt get better than a 4 inch group at 100 yards. I went through 3 boxes of shells that day. I was shooting off a solid table with shooting bags. I considder myself a fairly good shot.
Dont know what it was about that gun, but I couldnt shoot it...I sold it not long after that.
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Post by Relic on Dec 22, 2011 6:27:23 GMT -5
Had a couple of them over the years and both shot flawlessly.I shot 150's and 180's out of them and both guns seemed to shoot better groups with the 150's.Never shot any 165's out of them.Autos can be fussy critters at times and certain brand ammo will shoot better than others.As long as they are kept clean and LIGHTLY lubed,they should function properly....
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Post by gbrebory on Dec 22, 2011 12:28:08 GMT -5
beautifully put boog, TO much oil can actually cause problems in a semi auto......
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