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27 March 2007, 16:01
z375
Help needed with a Remington 740...
I've picked up an old beat up Remmie 740 Woodsmaster in .30-06 and just wanted to know if there is any way i can de-activate it and make it fire in single-shot mode without the bolt cycling? Also, is there any sort of "shell deflector" for the empties? it doesnt really throw spent shells too far, but it'd be great if they'd fall a little closer Smiler

any help would be appreciated cheers


One shot..meat! Two shots...maybe...Three shots...heap shit! - Old Indian adage
27 March 2007, 16:55
Westpac
quote:
Originally posted by z375:
I've picked up an old beat up Remmie 740 Woodsmaster in .30-06 and just wanted to know if there is any way i can de-activate it and make it fire in single-shot mode without the bolt cycling? Also, is there any sort of "shell deflector" for the empties? it doesnt really throw spent shells too far, but it'd be great if they'd fall a little closer Smiler

any help would be appreciated cheers


Couldn't find yourself a bolt action??? Big Grin

The only way to effectively do what you ask is to block the flow of gas through the "gas block" which is located under the forearm. There is a small set screw "orifice screw" in the block that allows access to the actual port. You would need to come up with something that you could thread into the block to "block" the gas flow. If you make it a single shot, you shouldn't need a shell deflector.


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27 March 2007, 16:58
KSTEPHENS
easy.
load one round.
27 March 2007, 17:00
model70man
z375,

Ahalman's in Morristown, MN can convert it to a pump. Thanks...Bill.
27 March 2007, 20:11
mstarling
Link to Ahlman's Rifle Work Price List


Mike

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