Remington Model 7400
| Remington Model 7400 | |
|---|---|
 Remington Model 7400 in .270 Win. with factory etching. | |
| Type | Semi automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Remington R&D |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1981–2004 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) |
| Length | 42 in (110 cm) |
| Barrel length |
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| Cartridge | 6mm Remington .243 Winchester .270 Winchester 7mm Remington Express .280 Remington .30-06 Springfield .308 Winchester .35 Whelen |
| Sights | Iron sights (rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation); receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts |
The Remington Model 7400 is a series of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Remington Arms. The Model 7400 was a replacement of the Model 740 rifle which Remington produced from 1952 to 1981. The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the Model 750 in 2006.
History
The Model 7400 was first sold in 1981. It is similar to the Model Four, but has a checkered pistol-grip and a straight comb style stock. There are two varieties of barrels: a 22 in (56 cm) version and a 18 in (46 cm) version (introduced in 1988 as the Carbine).
Variants
- Model 7400 Carbine
- Manufactured from 1988 to 2004, the carbine version featured a shortened 18 in (46 cm) barrel.
- Model 7400 Special Purpose
- Sold in 1993 and 1993, the Special Purpose Model was non-reflective and had sling swivels.
- Model 7400 Synthetic
- Introduced in 1998, the synthetic model has a non-reflctive finish. The stock is reinforced with fiberglass.
Model 7400 Weathermaster
Introduced in 2003, the Weathermaster model features a synthetic black stock and a matte nickel finish.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Model 7400 Autoloading Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- 1 2 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 123.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Marcot, Roy (2005). The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot. p. 97. ISBN 1592286909.
- 1 2 Sadowski, Robert (2025). Gun Traders Guide (47th ed.). Skyhorse Publishing Inc. p. 350. ISBN 978-1510784307.
External links
- Manual Archived 27 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine