Rem 742 failure to extract

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A lot of times the gas piston is rusted and needs a good clean and polish. First run a couple of rounds, preferably dummies if you can access them, through the chamber by hand. If the bolt freely pulls the cartridge out you are good to go on that end but then go after the gas piston, that’s the area that never sees any maintenance. Good luck.
 
Broken extractor but not too bad, probably usable as is since the chip is small on one edge. Over all, Very dirty, well worn, especially the locking lugs.

These and the similar pumps had weak extraction overall, with the .270 (pump and auto) giving the most extraction problems and with the .270 often resulting in a bolt bound closed. But the entire range of these weapons suffer with age and use from a distinct lack of chamber cleaning, which exacerbates extraction issues.

Unless there is loads of sentimental value, might limit repairs/cost to a qualified gunsmith inspection and if pronounced serviceable, a very thorough cleaning with good chamber polish. Typically, the barrel must be removed to perform even an adequate chamber cleaning. Repairs are likely to exceed the value of the gun.
 
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"Typically, the barrel must be removed to perform even an adequate chamber cleaning."

Most of the 742's I've dealt with that had problems had corrosion to some degree in the chamber. Between that, and cleaning the gas system and the occasional extractor replacement, the rifles are pretty reliable if properly maintained. I also like some lube/grease on the locking lugs.
 
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