Remington Model 7400

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	18 in (46 cm); 22 in (56 cm);
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 stock. 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.

References

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