The Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .280 Remington with 22-inch barrel was introduced to compete with the .270 Winchester in the semi-auto hunting market. The .280 Rem offered improved sectional density over the .30-06 in a semi-auto package. It is the least common 742 chambering and is prized by collectors. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: .280 Rem Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1961, USA Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 42.6" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting