The Remington Model 7400 in .243 Winchester with 22-inch barrel brought the flat-shooting .243 cartridge into the updated 7400 gas system. Ideal for youth, varmint, and whitetail hunters wanting minimal recoil in a semi-auto package. The 7400 mechanism improved significantly over the 742 in this chambering. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1981, USA Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 42.6" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Varminting