Conference vmsnet::hunting$note:hunting

    
    I have had the same type of problems with foreign made ammo in bolt
    action rifles also. I seems that once the cartridge is fired the brass
    expands quite a bit. I'm not sure if the cause is a hot powder or
    thinner brass. My solution has been to stop using it all together.
    
    
                                                       Guy
    

    
    When I purchased my 7400, new, there were a number of problem, one of
    which is quite like what you are experiencing.  also was bullet tip
    was being reshaped, shall we say.  I called Remington and end up
    sending the rifle was then sent back to Remington.  It was retrofitted
    with optional stuff, (springs, extrator) and ramp was polished out.
    have run quite a few rounds through it and have not had any problems
    todate.
    
    leonard
    

 I have a 7400. Extraction has always worked (even though I didn't bother to
clean the chamber before shooting it for the first time like you are supposed
to.) The only problem I've had with the rifle is that the brass sometimes gets
a small dent during extraction. But it always works. On the other hand, I've
always used name brand ammo. (Remington, Federal, Winchester.)

    
    I have a 742 and had problems with the bolt not going all the way
    back, thus jamming on the unload. THe problem was the clip. A new
    clip and good as new.  
    
    --Bob
    

    
    	I had either a 742 or 7400 that was experiencing the 
    	same problem as described in .0. We tried the recommended
        fixes, different ammo, different clip, and still had the
        problem.
    	I went to a local gun shop, described the problem and he
    	sent the rifle back to Remington. They repaired the problem,
    	no charge.
    
    	dave

    
    My dad had these same problems with his when he owned one, seems
    everyone is responding stating problems with this model.
    
    The way we fixed our problem was to sell the gun and buy a
    Winchester-model 100.
    
    Though the model 100 is no longer manufactured you can still find
    them in real nice shape if you look. Should go about $375-$425.
    
    IMO the 100 was the best semi-auto made for it's price range, needless
    to say we've never had a problem. The 100 kicks straight-back compared
    to an up-lift from the 72/7400. Check one out, you'll like the feel.
    
    The reason Winchester stopped making them is that they couldn't compete
    with the Remington on price. Using all steel parts the 100 couldn't be
    made cheaper unless the quality was reduced. This should tell you
    something in itself.
    
    Good-Luck!
    
    Rick
    

    re.0 First, an autoloader needs a break-in period. Most people who
    buy autoloading handguns shoot a few _hundred_ rounds, with plenty 
    of lubrication, before they are satisfied that the gun is reliable. 
    I'd personally take the gun, shoot a hundred rounds, use a Teflon-
    based lube, and keep the chamber very clean. Most new guns don't
    have finely finished and polished parts, so there may be small
    burrs and tooling marks that have to smooth out before the gun is
    100%. (I own a stainless-steel 45 that took hundreds of rounds to
    settle in. I was ready to buy a boat and call it an anchor...)