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 [1]
Manufacturer	Remington Arms
Produced	1981–2004 [1]
Specifications
Mass	7.5 lb (3.4 kg) [2]
Length	42 in (110 cm) [2]
Barrel  length	18 in (46 cm) [3] 22 in (56 cm) [3]
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. ^[1] The 7400 model was ultimately replaced by the Model 750 in 2006. ^[1]

History

The Model 7400 was introduced in 1981 and was basically the same as the Model Four. Major differences included a checkered pistol-grip and straight comb or Monte Carlo style stock. ^[4] Initially only offered with a 22 in (56 cm) barrel, in 1988 an 18 in (46 cm) version was introduced. ^[3]

Variants

Model 7400 Carbine

Manufactured from 1988 to 2004, the carbine version featured a shortened 18 in (46 cm) barrel. ^{[3] [1]}

Model 7400 Special Purpose

Introduced in 1993, the special purpose model featured a non-reflective finish and sling swivels. The SP model was discontinued a year later in December of 1994. ^[3]

Model 7400 Synthetic

Introduced in 1998, the synthetic model features a fiberglass reinforced stock and a non-reflective finish. It is available in both the standard and carbine length.

Model 7400 Weathermaster

Introduced in 2003, the Weathermaster model features a synthetic black stock and a matte nickel finish. ^[4]

References

1. "Model 7400 Autoloading Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
2. Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 123.
3. 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.
4. 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