Yes they are interchangable.
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A Remington 742 BDL has a different stock and forearm than the 742 ADL. The stock of the 742 BDL has a cheek plate and the forearm is slanted at the front with a different type bolt which secures it. The 742 ADL is the most common type and easier to find if one is trying to purchase a 742.
If the owner's manula doesn't tell you, you should seek the services of a gun smith.
There have never been any recalls on the Remington Model 742 that I'm aware of. The Remington 742 is now an obsolete model and was replaced with the Remington Model 7400. The bolt received an upgraded design along with the magazine catch/release. At one time Remington was offering a Model 7400 as a replacement for the Model 742, if you sent them your Model 742 along with $350.00. Is there a problem with the 742 that you have?
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Your remington model 742 rifle is valued at between 275-350 dollars.
Check on ebay. You will find plenty of synthetic options and occasionly some wood sets. Most 7400 forearms and stocks will fit 742 models.
The Remington Model 742 was made from 1960 until 1980, and it was replaced by the Model 7400 in 1981.
No. The 742 was made from 1960-1980. @ 1,433,269 were made
Most remington model 742 woodmasters are selling in the gun shops for between 275-350 dollars.
in no way are these barrels unchangeable. in fact you soon think of retiring that 742. they are very dangerous to the shooter. rich- certified gunsmith Remington qualified.