Remington Model 7400

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Remington Model 7400
File:Remington 7400 with etching.jpg
Remington Model 7400 in .270 Win. with factory etching.
TypeSemi automatic rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerRemington R&D[1]
ManufacturerRemington Arms
Produced1981–2004[1]
Specifications
Mass7.5 lb (3.4 kg)[2]
Length42 in (110 cm)[2]
Barrel length
  • 18 in (46 cm)[3]
  • 22 in (56 cm)[3]

Cartridge6mm Remington
.243 Winchester
.270 Winchester
7mm Remington Express
.280 Remington
.30-06 Springfield
.308 Winchester
.35 Whelen
Sightsiron 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

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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).[4][3]

Variants

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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
Sold in 1993 and 1993, the Special Purpose Model was non-reflective and had sling swivels.[3]
Model 7400 Synthetic
Introduced in 1998, the synthetic model has a non-reflctive finish. The stock is reinforced with fiberglass.

Model 7400 Weathermaster

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

References

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