Remington 740 30-06

[Guest randynten]

Hi guys. I found a 30-06 forsale and wondered if it was worth getting. Remington model 740. It's in very good shape. He's asking $400 for it, But I no I can get it cheaper. I tried to look it up and everything I can find on it says it's from the early 60's. Any thoughts?

[andersmg]

These are found often used from folks for around $3to$400 dollars most times with a scope mounted, that is about the going price. As long as it is in good shape and functional....if it does not have a scope the price is usually closer to $300.

[Guest KarlS]

You should try to get it for less than the current price. If it were a 7400 and not the 740 I'd say $400 would be a good deal. Inspect it very carefully if you decide to buy it. The 740's are notorious for cracked forearms and worn recievers. I have a 740, 742 carbine and a 7400 all in 06. The 740 has seen years of hard use and always functioned properly for me. It did suffer accuracy problems after a few shots at the range. There is a fix for it but I never bothered. Isn't one shot enough? The 740 I have also has a cracked forearm which many have. It is a great woods gun! I've also heard them referred to as "jam-o-matics" but never once did I have a feeding problem in any of mine shooting factory ammo. I retired the 740 and I jumped up to a 7400. I then did some horse trading and came in to a 742 carbine. The 742 is my #1 gun out of the safe for deer hunting in thick cover.

You might check this quick read out as it confirms the problems I had with my 740 to a tee. Remington 740/742/7400  Semi-Aut

Hope this helped.

[gregintenn]

Sounds high to me.

[Guest randynten]

Thanks guys. I'll ck it out better and see how much cheaper I can get it.

[Guest randynten]

Well I finally traded for this gun. I had a high point 9mm carbine that I traded even for it. How did I do? lol.

[Almond27]

Well I finally traded for this gun. I had a high point 9mm carbine that I traded even for it. How did I do? lol.

You stole it friend! Great trade.

[KahrMan]

That was a great trade!

[mousegunner]

I presume you are kidding, right!?

[Guest randynten]

No it true. lol.

[gregintenn]

Not bad! That'll make a fine deer rifle. The hi-point will make good landfill.

[Guest randynten]

Lol, The high point was fun to play with. Just nothing else.

[andersmg]

You ought to be ashamed of yourself! Of course I would have done the same thing given the chance!