Remington 7400 Instruction Manual
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11 To Adjust the Sights TO ADJUST THE REAR SIGHT: For elevation (up and down adjustments) and windage (left and right adjustments), move the rear sight in the same direction as you need to move the bullet on the target. See Picture 12. NOTE:For more information on ballistics and trajectory, see the REMINGTON®catalog. TELESCOPIC SIGHTS: The top of the receiver has holes for the installation of telescopic sights. Lubrication and Maintenance NOTE:The chamber should be cleaned before loading and firing the firearm the first time. Follow cleaning instructions shown on page 12. Over-lubricationshould be avoided at all times. A thin coat of Rem™ Oil is needed to prevent the possibility of rusting. See note below. When the firearmis to be stored, it should be carefully cleaned and thoroughly oiled. Outside surfaces should be wiped with a light coat of Rem™ Oil occasionally. When the firearmis to be reused, all excess lubrication must be removed. The chamber and bore must be thoroughly wiped dry. NOTE:Remington®Rem™ Oil is available from your local dealer. If your dealer is out of stock, ask him to order Rem™ Oil from his Remington distributor. TO CLEAN THE BARREL: WARNING: Check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. 1. Use the instructions and the equipment provided in a good cleaning kit. For recommendations, see your Remington Authorized Gunsmith. 2. Select the correct caliber cleaning brush and attach the brush to the cleaning rod. 3. Put the cleaning brush into the gun cleaning solvent. 4. Push the cleaning brush through the barrel several times. NOTE:Always clean the barrel from the muzzle to the chamber. 5. Remove the brush from the rod. Attach tip with correct size cleaning patch and push through the bore. 6. Repeat several times using a new cleaning patch each time, until the patch is not dirty. 7. Push a clean patch saturated with Rem™ Oil through the barrel. 8. Push a clean, dry patch through the barrel to remove excess lubricant. 9. Apply a thin coat of Rem™ Oil to the outside of the barrel with a soft, clean cloth. WARNING:After cleaning, make sure the barrel is free of obstructions. All models with sights are adjusted at the factory to hit a target at 100 yards.Rear Sight Aperture Windage Screw Rear Sight Slide Elevation ScrewPICTURE 12
TO CLEAN THE CHAMBER: Use the chamber brush that comes with the firearm. WARNING:Check the chamber and magazine to make sure that there are no cartridges in the firearm. 1. Engage the safety mechanism. RED BAND WILL NOT SHOW. 2. Pull the operating handle rearward until held open by the magazine follower. 3. Put the brush into the cleaning solvent. 4. Push the brush into the chamber through the ejection port. Repeat several times. See Picture 13. 5. Using the rear of the cleaning brush with attached cleaning patch, dry chamber. Repeat using a clean patch each time, until patch is not dirty. WARNING:After cleaning, make sure the barrel is free of obstructions. TO CLEAN THE ACTION SPRING AND ACTION TUBE: WARNING: Check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. 1. Loosen the fore-end screw and remove the fore-end. See Picture 14. 2. Brush action spring and action tube with gun cleaning solvent. See Picture 15. 3. Dry with clean cloth. 4. Apply a thin coat of Rem™ Oil to prevent rusting. 5. Replace the fore-end and tighten fore-end screw. TO CLEAN THE TRIGGER PLATE ASSEMBLY: WARNING: Make sure there are no cartridges in the magazine or chamber. 1. Engage the safety mechanism. RED BAND WILL NOT SHOW. 2. Close the action. 3. Tap out front and rear trigger plate pins. See Picture 16. 4. Lift rear of the trigger plate assembly and remove the assembly from the receiver. NOTE:Clean trigger plate assembly as a unit with Rem™ Oil. 5. Spray the trigger plate assembly with Rem™ Oil as shown. See Picture 17. Let stand for 15 minutes. Spray again to wash off components. Shake off excess lubricant. WARNING:Excessive use of a non-recommended lubricant could adversely affect the function and safe operation of your firearm. 6. Check to make sure that the end of the disconnector is below end of left connector. See Picture 18. 7. Carefully insert the trigger plate assembly into the receiver. 8. Position to align holes and tap in front and rear trigger plate pins. WARNING:This firearm should be checked periodically by the Remington® Arms Company, Inc. or a REMINGTON RECOMMENDED GUNSMITH. This will ensure proper inspection and any necessary replacement of worn or damaged parts. 12 PICTURE 13 PICTURE 14 PICTURE 15 PICTURE 18 PICTURE 17 PICTURE 16
How to Obtain Parts and Service From Remington.® TO ORDER PARTS: Many Remington Dealers and Authorized Repair Centers carry a full line of parts. Please check with them first before ordering parts. To expedite your PARTS order or request REPAIR SERVICE visit our web site at www.remington.com. Detailed instructions are provided along with parts and/or service order forms. You may also reach Remington by calling our toll free customer service number, 1-800-243-9700, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern time. 1. Fax completed order form (from the web site) to 1-336-548-7801. 2. To order by phone without the order form call 1-800-243-9700. Please have the following information ready before you call. • Firearm model and serial number. • Part description and quantity. Part descriptions can be found on the parts listing page in this manual. • Your complete mailing address (P.O. Box and Street Address) including zip code, telephone number and e-mail address. • Method of payment: Mastercard, Visa, Amex or Discover card number and expiration date. Prepayment may be made by check or money order. A quote may be made to you over the phone. (Sorry, no C.O.D.s.) WARNING!USE ONLY REMINGTON PARTS IN REMINGTON FIREARMS. NOTE:SOME PARTS MAY BE RESTRICTED. See parts list for details. Owner’s manuals/instruction books may be requested via our web site at: www.remington.com or by calling 1-800-243-9700. REPAIR SERVICES 1. To locate the Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you visit our web site at www.remington.com and use our Repair Service Locator. If you need additional on-line assistance, e-mail us at [email protected] to obtain a listing of Authorized Repair Centers. Contact the Authorized Repair Center of your choice for evaluation of your firearm and/or additional shipping instructions. 2. If your Remington Authorized Repair Center cannot provide the service or repair you require and you need further assistance, please call our toll free number 1-800-243-9700, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern time and select the option for repairs. Then, if shipment of your firearm is required, please: • Record the serial number of your firearm before sending it to us. • Pack your firearm for safety and to prevent further damage in shipping and handling. Preferably, ship in a firearm box. • Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage. • Enclose a letter with the firearm detailing the model name or number of your firearm and serial number along with a full description of the problem. Be sure to include your full name and address (P.O. Box and Street Address), including zip code, daytime telephone number and e-mail address. • Ship your firearm by either United Parcel Service (UPS) or Parcel Post (US Post Office). Remington is not responsible for damage or loss during shipment, so you may elect to purchase insurance from your carrier. Ship to: Remington Arms Company, Inc. Attn: Arms Service Division/Repairs 14 Hoefler Ave. Ilion, NY 13357 13 WARNING!DO NOT SEND LIVE OR SPENT SHELLS IN YOUR FIREARM OR IN THE SAME BOX WITH THE FIREARM. THIS IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF YOU FEEL YOU MUST SEND SPENT SHELLS, PLEASE SEND THEM IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS (WITH ZIP CODE), TELEPHONE NUMBER, MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR FIREARM.
15 NOTE:Basic .30-06 Caliber listed below. See Exploded View for proper identification of parts. 1 Action Bar Assembly 2 Action Spring 3 Action Tube 4 Action Tube Support 5 Action Tube Support Pin 6 Barrel Assembly 7 Barrel Extension Bolt 8 Barrel Take Down Nut (.30-06) 9 Breech Bolt 10 Butt Plate Frame (New Style not Shown) 11 Butt Plate Frame Screw Butt Plate Insert (New Style not Shown) Butt Plate Insert Screw 13 Cam Pin 14 Disconnector 15 Disconnector Spring 16 Ejector Port Cover 17 Ejector 18 Ejector Retaining Pin 19 Ejector Spring 20 Elevation Screw 21 Extractor 22 Firing Pin 23 Firing Pin Retaining Pin 24 Firing Pin Retracting Spring 25 Fore-End Assembly Fore-End Reinforcement Assembly 26 Fore-End Cap 27 Fore-End Cap Spacer 28 Fore-End Screw 29 Fore-End Spring 30 Front Sight 31 Front Sight Ramp 32 Front Sight Ramp Screw 33 Grip Cap 35 Hammer 36 Hammer Pin 37 Hammer PlungerNOTE:Parts subject to change without notice FOB Ilion, New York. 38 Hammer Spring 39 Magazine Assembly 40 Magazine Latch 41 Magazine Latch Spring 42 Operating Handle 43 Operating Handle Retaining Pin 44 Orifice Ball 45 Orifice Screw 46 Rear Sight Aperture 47 Rear Sight Base 48 Rear Sight Base Screw 49 Rear Sight Slide 50 Receiver Assembly 51 Receiver Plug Screw 52 Receiver Stud 53 Safety Mechanism 54 Safety Mechanism Detent Ball 55 Safety Mechanism Spring 56 Safety Mechanism Spring Retaining Pin 57 Sear 58 Sear Pin 59 Sear Spring 60 Stock Assembly 61 Stock Bearing Plate 62 Stock Bolt 63 Stock Bolt Lock Washer 64 Stock Bolt Washer 65 Trigger Assembly 66 Trigger Pin 67 Trigger Plate Trigger Plate Assembly 68 Trigger Plate Pin Bushing, Front 69 Trigger Plate Pin Bushing, Rear 70 Trigger Plate Pin Detent Spring, Front 71 Trigger Plate Pin Detent Spring, Rear 72 Trigger Plate Pin, Front 73 Trigger Plate Pin, Rear 74 Windage Screw VIEW #PART NAMEVIEW #PART NAME MODEL 7400™ Autoloading Centerfire Rifle PARTS LIST
16 Model _________________ Serial # ________________ Date Purchased ______________ Purchased From ___________________________ Price Paid _________________________ Remember to complete and return the Firearm Warranty Registration Card in order to obtain full benefit of your Limited Two Year Firearm Warranty. A WORD ON THE MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF YOUR REMINGTON FIREARM Don’t Alter or Modify Your Gun and Have it Serviced Regularly. Your firearm hasbeen designed to operate according to certain factory specifications. You’ll jeopardize your safety and that of others around you by attempting to alter its trigger, mechanical safety or other mecha- nisms. So never alter or modify your firearm in any way. Like any mechanical device, a firearm is subject to wear. It must be maintained and periodically serviced to assure optimum safety and performance. Only a qualified service facility should service, repair or mod- ify your Remington ®firearm. Consult your instruction book for instructions on how to send your firearm to the factory or for the location of the nearest Remington repair station. Remington recommends that you have your firearm professionally serviced annually. You should also have your firearm professionally serviced after prolonged storage, or if there is ever any question pertaining to the proper functioning char- acteristics of your firearm. Proper cleaning and lubricationare also important to firearm maintenance and are necessary to assure accuracy, safety and reliability. Before cleaning, always make sure that your gun is completely unloaded. And always clean the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle when possible. Firearm Owner’s Record
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