Remington Model 740

Remington Woodsmaster 740
TypeRifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerRemington R&D
ManufacturerRemington Arms
Produced1955–1960
No. built251,398
Specifications
Mass7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
Length42.5 in (108 cm)
Barrel length22 in (56 cm)

Cartridge
ActionSemi-automatic
Feed system4-round magazine, 10-round magazine (common, aftermarket)
SightsWhite metal bead ramp front
Step-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear

The Remington Woodsmaster Model 740 is a semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Remington Arms between 1955 and 1959. The rifle had a 22-inch barrel and a four-round magazine. The original calibers were .30-06 and .308, but calibers .244 and .280 were made available subsequently. The blued metal barreled action was mounted in a walnut stock. This model was succeeded by the Remington Model 742 in 1960 and the Remington Model 7400 in 1980.