I had a 742 about 20 years ago. It jammed alot I hunt now with a browning bar 30 06 and never had a jam with it, gander takes trades about 40% of the value of your gun. good luck
dave I went moose hunting in new foundland canada. in sept. I got a bull moose but would like to get a bigger one. And then im going to africa for a plains game hunt. Im just bored of my .338 win mag. ( thank you chuck 527 I will check them out.)