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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/04/19 08:12 PM
02/04/19 08:12 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,196 Central to South AL
Stickers
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Posts: 2,196
Central to South AL
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First deer rifle I got- 742 auto in 30.06. My dad bought it at Otasco and gave to me for my 16th birthday. Killed a deer and hog with it last year. Never had a problem with it. Shoot core lokt 150 gr.bullet. Will have had it 39 years in October this year.I have loaned it to a lot of hunters getting into deer hunting, but wouldn't sell.
WDE
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: Oscarflytyer]
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02/04/19 09:04 PM
02/04/19 09:04 PM
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 3,462 Central Alabama
MC21
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Posts: 3,462
Central Alabama
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Have a GOOD reliable gunsmith check it. Then use it for what it was made for! What would I need them to check? Just to make sure it fires?
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/04/19 09:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 72 Huntsville/Bridgestreet, Alaba...
SafetyBelt
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TRUE STORY about my Woodmaster
I bought one in 1970,30-06. My dad bought it for me for HS graduation $114 for it new. I kept it all these years. Decided to hunt with it 5 years ago again. . I took the old 4x weaver off and mounted a decent scope on it.
I was in Ky. 3rd day of hunting. BAM 201" Gross Boone and Crocket, non-typical. Officially scored and in the book. Never seen a deer so big dead or alive in 50 plus yrs of hunting. It was grunting like crazy right at first light and chasing a really big buck. No trail cams no high dollar lease just 400 acre mtn land
What a feeling.........i sat in that ladder stand looking down at that monster for awhile overcome with emotions of the deer, my dad, the places I had taken that gun and the many decisions over the years to keep it. LUCK!!! Right place right time.....
Last edited by SafetyBelt; 02/04/19 09:37 PM.
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/04/19 09:49 PM
02/04/19 09:49 PM
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Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 519 AL
Carlos
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/04/19 09:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,101 Bagley Al.
Jmxinc
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Safetybelt Great Story ! Right place at the right time is priceless!
Every day's a gift !
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
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02/04/19 11:04 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 22,525 blount county alabama
jwalker77
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They are known as a jam-o-matic for a reason. Bought my son one years ago, it would jam and cost you a kill. Sold it to a guy I didn't like I guess he was planning on killing the deer with the second shot? I would say poor shooting cost you the kill, the gun cost you your mulligan.
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/04/19 11:09 PM
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Posts: 5,367 Georgia and Missouri
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My uncle bought one in the late 50's that has the bear engraving on it in 30-06. Beautiful gun that has shot too many deer to count. I shot one with it in the 90's. My cousin has used it since my uncle's death. The gun did jam 1 time but was thoroughly cleaned and hasn't failed since. So, in 60+ years only 1 jam. My 760 jammed once because it was filled with dirt and dust after riding on a 4 wheeler for a couple days during a drought. I wouldn't claim it isn't trustworthy due to my poor cleaning that season. So, my knowledge of the 742 wouldn't stop me from using one. My uncle's gun still can shoot their eyes out at 50 yards. At least it did a couple years ago.
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
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02/04/19 11:53 PM
02/04/19 11:53 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910 Clanton, AL
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Grumpy Old Man
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Clanton, AL
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They are known as a jam-o-matic for a reason. Yes, because some morons don't know how to take of a gun properly.
My opinions and comments are my own. They do not reflect the position or political opinions of Aldeer or any of the Aldeer administration.
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/05/19 08:46 AM
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Posts: 6,095 Anniston, AL
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I have two (handed down from dad) in 30-06. Haven't hunted with, or even shot, either of them in 25 years probably. I do remember them "smoke-stacking" shells though, notorious jammers.
We were on the edge of Eternia, when the power of Greyskull began to take hold.
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Re: Do any of you own a Remington Woodsmaster 742?
[Re: MC21]
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02/05/19 08:51 AM
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Posts: 151 Alabama, USA
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Got one I use every year with Leupold 50mm scope ,and it's never jammed up,killed many deer with it ,and in all types of weather.Im very happy with mine ,and would never be able to sell it.
Chris Maldonado
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