Remington 742 Carbine 30-06 Preservation

[Biscuit]

I have this 742 carbine, as I understand the bolt is made of harder stuff than receiver and the rails get eaten up. I can see this already starting to happen in this old gun that has not been shot much. Would a recoil buffer and/or brake slow the problem?


Anyone have any ideas on how I could make my own recoil buffer?

What is the least expensive brake I could slap on there?

 

[glazer1972]

Re: Remington 742 Carbine 30-06 Preservation

IMO the only real way to slow the problem would be to hang it on the wall.

 

[Oodin]

Re: Remington 742 Carbine 30-06 Preservation

If it's the bolt sliding in the receiver that's causing issues, I don't see a brake helping. Recoil buffer, maybe. I would think the best thing you could do would be to keep it lubed with a good grease, but I'm not familiar with that particular rifle.