Remington 742

[BUFF]

I owna 742 in .243. It is one of the most accurate firearms I own. The problem I have with it is the length. It seems to be made like the Remington 1100 stock. I really have to pull it in tight to get a good sight picture. That may have a lot to do with the accuracy.

 

[jeraldm]

742, Reliable

I bought my 742 Woodsmaster Carbine in 1970. Most reliable gun, as far as accuracy. I can get less than 1/4 " groups with a bench rest at 100 yards, I have the target to prove it. Shot deer at 40 to over 200 yds. I have found that a lot of people that bought these guns used surplus ammo, or did not take very good care of them. I use only Remington Core Lok, 150 grain bullets. The carbine is good to walk through thick cover. Managed to shoot several coyotes. 2002 shot a moose. The distance was 185 yards.