What is the value of a 03 a3
Impossible to answer without a DETAILED description of ALL markings.
Remington's website states manufacture started in 1981. Call Remington.
Yes you can. I have shot some in my dads Rem 7400. If you do shoot it. treat it likes it is corrosive and clean the gun promptly and properly.
All rifles or reasonable caliber are going to have recoil, I would look at your mounts or scope. tighten up your scope rail
The Remington Model 742 was made from 1960 until 1980, and it was replaced by the Model 7400 in 1981.
No, they are readily available.
semi
There have never been any recalls on the Remington Model 742 that I'm aware of. The Remington 742 is now an obsolete model and was replaced with the Remington Model 7400. The bolt received an upgraded design along with the magazine catch/release. At one time Remington was offering a Model 7400 as a replacement for the Model 742, if you sent them your Model 742 along with $350.00. Is there a problem with the 742 that you have?
You won't get you answer by serial no unless you call the factory. However you will from the barrel codes listed on the Remington Society of America here: http://remingtonsociety.com/rsa/questions/barrelcodes
The barrels for the Remington 740 and Remington 7400 are not interchangeable. While they may appear similar and share some design characteristics, the 7400 features a different locking mechanism and design that makes the barrels incompatible with the earlier 740 model. It's important to ensure you have the correct barrel specifically designed for your model to ensure proper fit and function.
about $250 in clean condition
100-400 USD