Remington Model 7400

Remington Model 7400
Type	Rifle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Remington R&D ^[1]
Manufacturer	Remington Arms
Produced	1981-2004 ^[1]
Specifications
Weight	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 an 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 94.^[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

1 2 3 4 5 "Model 7400 Autoloading Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
1 2 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 123.
1 2 3 4 5 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.

Remington Firearms and Cartridges

Rifles

Bolt-action	JuniorTarget 521TL Remington-Keene rifle M1903 Springfield rifle Model 5 Model 6 Model 7 Model 30 Model 34 M40 Model 241 Model 341 Model 504 Model 511 Model 512 Model 513 Model 521 Model 580 Model 581 Model 582 Model 600 Model 660 Model 673 Model 700 Model 710 Model 720 Model 721 Model 722 Model 725 Model 770 Model 788 Model 798 Model 799 M24 Sniper Weapon System M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle Modular Sniper Rifle R5 Remington Gas System

Pump-action	Model Six Model 14 Model 121 Model 141 Model 572 Model 572 Fieldmaster Model 760 Model 7600 Model 7615

Semi-automatic	Nylon 66 Model Four Model 8 Model 24 Model 522 Model 552 Model 597 Model 740 Model 742 Model 7400 Model 750 Model R-15 Model R-25 RSASS

Automatic	Adaptive Combat Rifle

Single shot	Rolling Block

Shotguns

Pump-action	Model 10 and 29 Model 17 Model 31 Model 870 Model 887

Semi-automatic	Model 11 Model 11-48 Model 58 Model 878 Model 1100 Model 11-87 Model SP-10 SPR 453

Break-action	SPR 100 SPR 310

Handguns

Semi-automatic	1911 R1 Model 51 R51

Revolver	Model 1858 Model 1875 Model 1890

Derringer	Model 95 Rider Single Shot Pistol Zig-Zag Derringer

Other	XP-100

Cartridges

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