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Sarge · November 16, 2011, 07:04 PM

We had a 7400 around the place for over 10 years; a friend has had another one even longer. Ours has had a 10 gallon hatfull of my H4895 reloads run through and literally never jammed. Shot as well as an old Model 78 bolt action (think 700) on the same caliber and by the same maker.

Mags are available. The 7400 is more trouble to clean than a bolt action or Model 94. Don't know of anything you should watch for on these guns besides assembly cross pins that show signs of frequent disassembly.

My opinion of the 7400 is quite good. Given a choice between a 7400 and a BAR, I'd probably take the BAR.

Added: Whoops, just saw the "Politically Correct SHTF Battle Rifle" comment. Neither are ideal for that, IMO.

November 16, 2011, 07:04 PM	#18
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	We had a 7400 around the place for over 10 years; a friend has had another one even longer. Ours has had a 10 gallon hatfull of my H4895 reloads run through and literally never jammed. Shot as well as an old Model 78 bolt action (think 700) on the same caliber and by the same maker. Mags are available. The 7400 is more trouble to clean than a bolt action or Model 94. Don't know of anything you should watch for on these guns besides assembly cross pins that show signs of frequent disassembly. My opinion of the 7400 is quite good. Given a choice between a 7400 and a BAR, I'd probably take the BAR. Added: Whoops, just saw the "Politically Correct SHTF Battle Rifle" comment. Neither are ideal for that, IMO. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice. Last edited by Sarge; November 16, 2011 at 07:15 PM.