To load a Remington 740 rifle, first ensure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction and that the safety is engaged. Open the action by pulling the operating handle to the rear, then insert a magazine containing the appropriate ammunition into the magazine well until it clicks into place. Next, chamber a round by pulling the operating handle back and releasing it to allow the bolt to move forward, loading a round into the chamber. Finally, ensure the safety is disengaged when you are ready to fire.
The marksman model 740 is rated at 425 fps.
THE MARKSMAN MODEL 740 air rifle was introduce in1970. It was discontinue in 1977.
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I own a Marksman Model 740 .177 pellet rifle. It has a wood-patterned plastic stock. It is a single shot rifle that folds in the middle for cocking. The safety auto-enables after every trigger pull. You must cock and reset the safety. Hope that helps.
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The Marksman was made from the mid 70' to sometime in the 80's. Answers has no way of displaying photographs but I did a web search on "Markaman 740 air gun" and found several images of the rifle. It should not be hard to find them. It's a breal barrel rifle.
The Marksman Model 740 .177 pellet rifle. It has a wood-patterned plastic stock. It is a single shot rifle that folds in the middle for cocking and loading. The safety auto-enables after every trigger pull. You must cock and reset the safety
There is a Model 740 - plastic stock, cocks by breaking the barrel handle and pressing down. Takes standard BBs which are loaded in mass through an opening in the top-back of the receiver.
No It is not a repeater , you must re cock and and hand load a pellet after each shot!
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To load a Marksman 1790 series pellet rifle, first ensure the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is engaged. Open the breech by breaking the barrel down, then insert a .177 caliber pellet into the breech with the pellet’s skirt facing the barrel. Close the barrel securely until it locks in place, and then disengage the safety before taking your shot. Always follow safety precautions and manufacturer's instructions when handling the rifle.