The Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .243 Winchester with 22-inch barrel was aimed at deer and varmint hunters wanting a flat-shooting semi-auto option. The .243 chambering reduced felt recoil substantially and expanded the 742's appeal to youth and smaller-framed hunters. Less common than the .30-06 and .308 variants. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1962, USA Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 42.6" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Varminting