Wow very thorough video. Thanks for your time to make this for us viewers. Much appreciated

A gunsmith said to never remove the barrel unless absolutely necessary. He said to always remove the firearm and clean around the gas system after shooting it or outside in rain and snow. The rifle rails should be oiled and remove the magazine and trigger mechanism to clean. Always use a good gun grease along the rails and use a small amount on the bolt lugs. The chamber needs to be cleaned as these are the reasons for reliability issues extracting a case since rust will develop. Using the grease helps with avoiding the nicks or chatter marks. Proper cleaning is necessary with these rifles. Remington included an angled bore brush for the chamber that is used from the ejection side. This helped greatly improve the reliability issues many people experienced owning these rifles. If you have rust in the chamber. You will need to remove the barrel. Their is a special tool for removing the barrel nut that costs $75 with shipping. You will need a metal polish like Flitz to clean up the chamber using a dremel brush.

One of the true classic deer rifles,it will last you a lifetime.That is a very good grouping rifle for a semiauto.

That is a fine rifle to shoot. My first rifle I bought was a 7400 in 308. It cycles the 10 round triple k's very well. It was my affordable BAR. Still have it 15 years later. I love it as much as my ar-10

I don't know of any videos that show how to clean it, but here are some tips. The first thing that I do after removing the trigger/fire control group is I clean the barrel. To do this, use a bore brush and dip it in Hoppes #9 or some other cleaner/solvent. If you want to keep your bore in the best shape, be sure to only PULL the brush through from the chamber end towards the muzzle (ie, in the same direction as the bullet). After this, I drop some 3in1 oil wherever there are moving parts.

I inherited this very same rifle from my great uncle. 84 yo bachelor, land owner lifetime farmer, never held a public job, never had a driver's license lol. I was his sole heir, land farm guns trucks tractors the lot. Rip uncle Paul, you killed lots of deer with this rifle. About to take it apart for the first time.

After you oil the bolt and the trigger group, it is time to remove the fore-end. To do this, use a quality screwdriver and unscrew the screw under the barrel at the end of the fore-end. It wont fall out, but you'll know when it won't get any looser. Once this is done, pull the fore-end straight forward and it will come off (it might be a little tight). With this off, wipe off any grime and buildup on the guide rod and spring. Also, lube the action bars (just one or two drops).

This is great, my grandfather also handed one down to me but it does not have the checkered stock

Made from the 50s til 1980. I love them. My favorite deer rifle in 30-06.

Thanks I had a problem where my firing pin wasn’t striking hard enough. Disassembled it and fixed it!

If you look at the serial number on the gun you should be able to google it and check the year it was made. The 740 was only made from 1955 - 1960 so that should help you narrow it down.

I have heard these old rifles were made to fire a lighter round than this up to date amo. I have this rifle. Thats what I was told

No problem, these guns are great!

I have a 55 and love the gun and yes I’ve aged it and yes it has the B B on the barrel

that mag is not the right one for that gun, that is for the 7600 pump. The proper mag will have a bolt release on the left side.

there not just nicks. there caused by the bolt. they don't have a bolt stop. but you can make one. they will have to be addressed. they will eventually cause the bot to stop and maintain battery. you will have to tear it down. and you will,most likely have to make some tools. if you let it go the gun will be a wallhanger

Thank you I just picked one of these up and I couldn't find any information about it only the 742

I have the 7400 I love it. I get it in 89 it is a good gun I never see a 740. Thanks

Anyone know how to stop those 'nicks' from getting any worse? Besides just not firing it.

Nice rifle , care for it in honor of your grand father and enjoy.

If you google "Remington Barrel Codes" then you can see date of manufacture.

Awesome thank you very much

Lol I just realized that I uploaded this video with my other KZfaq account (Improvised Outdoors) and have been responding to comments with this one.

is there a bolt hold-open feature on this rifle ? or you have to stick something in to keep it opened while out in the field ?

Could you make a video on completely taking the 740 apart? The bolt, barrel and all. I don't mean take the trigger group apart just the bolt and barrel to be able to re-blue the rifle.

those nicks line up with your bolt at the open position

8 and 1/2 years later, is this fine old rifle still with you? Sure hope so. Hope you didn't sell it to buy a new phone, etc. Hey, next time put a thick towel down on the table to work on your guns. Really helps.

nice{ great video }!!!!!

Youll get better groupings with Remington 150g Corelokt.

the empty mag don't hold the action open? it does on my 740

Im currently attending the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, so I had to leave all of my guns in WA when I came here. What part is confusing? I'm happy to explain in further detail!

Sorry to bother but do you know of a video that shows you how to clean a 740 in 30-06 i just cant seem to find one but i honestly thought this vid was cool it made me appreciate the 740 i recently purchased,

Thanks for the video do you know how to date one

nice vid man i have one almost just like it....i have killed a deer 480 yards away with 150 grain...how do you know the year model?

Is there anyway you could make a vid for me i get most of what your saying but still not understanding some of it

The mag release on mine makes me wanna rage.

Wondered if you ever learned to remove the barrel. Not that hard.

You should only use 150 grain !!! Not made to shoot any thing bigger!!!!

she burned it??