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November 3rd, 2017, 06:25 AM | #1 |
Kazoo Virtuoso Location: Location: Location: | Shall I buy a Marlin Model 60? I’ve been trying to ignore the impulse for a couple years, but I’m having a hard time resisting the siren’s song of the cheap, $150 Model 60s when I walk by them at my local Wally World. I’ve never been a fan of the look or ergonomics of the 10/22 carbines, but the 60 just seems to look, feel and balance “right” when I hold it. And I love a tube-fed rimfire as a plinking gun. (I’m not too keen on loading and carrying magazines.) Yes I know the trigger may be less than optimal, but I already have a Savage bolt action .22 with the accutrigger for precise, long range shooting. I’ve heard the initial drop in quality, from the transfer from Marlin to Remington, may have been resolved. Thoughts? |
November 3rd, 2017, 06:50 AM | #2 |
Location: N.E. Ohio | I can't say anything about the New ones. Do have an old one from the early 80's. Just refinished the stock last year and put a Scope on it this year. Got many a Varmints with it. Still shoots very well. Been Rode Hard and Put Away Wet allot. Target is at only 25 yds. 10 rds. in center and 3 rds. at each of the wyes. It's only a 4' target. Do Hope ya get one. Just another Fun Gun. _________ Life without a Sense of Humor, Ain't no Fun Anymore. |
November 3rd, 2017, 07:25 AM | #3 |
Location: Georgia | I have a 1994 model 60. Also have a newer 10/22. If one had to go,it would be the Ruger. Marlin has wood stock,stainless barrel. Awsome! Bought on Armslist. |
November 3rd, 2017, 08:40 AM | #4 | |
Location: everett wa |
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November 3rd, 2017, 08:54 AM | #5 |
Location: In my backyard | I have 3 model 60's. They are great guns. I have had a few more but hand them out to granddaughters, son in law and such. I have bought almost everyone from pawn shops. I pay no more then $100, often less. Pawn shops seem to have the older models. I have seen a pawn shop give $ 35 for a LNIB model 60. They have a large mark up so you can low ball the shop and they will still make money. |
November 3rd, 2017, 09:28 AM | #6 |
Kazoo Virtuoso Location: Location: Location: | Thanks folks. Good advice! |
November 3rd, 2017, 09:47 AM | #7 |
Location: Bronxville, NY | 1) I didn't realize the Model 60 was tube-fed [naturally, if this is your preference, read no further]; 2) I love and prefer the wood stock on the 60; 3) I don't even remember why I choose the following over the 60, however, this has been an outstanding performer - https://www.marlinfirearms.com/rimfi...-795/model-795 Good luck. |
November 3rd, 2017, 11:30 AM | #8 | |
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November 3rd, 2017, 12:05 PM | #9 |
Smokin' Goat ? Location: Moonshine, TN | I've had a ton of older Marlins (a few Glenfields and a Revelation). They are awesome rifles and plenty accurate. I recommend one. |
November 3rd, 2017, 01:48 PM | #10 |
Location: Central Valley of California | The only issue I've had with original 'Marlin' model 60's was the internals. All of the action parts are contained between two metal plates that have a series of pins and E clips to hold the thing together. If you never have to work on the thing it's great, but if you ever have to scrape crud off or replace a worn plastic part (there was a bunch of them) then you have to pop E clips and remove pins to have the whole works explode all over your work area. And a magnet for lost parts only has limited use since all of the plastic used. Just a couple thoughts??? Smithy. |
November 3rd, 2017, 02:29 PM | #11 |
Location: Northern Virginia | I lucked out and found a 1983 (?) transitional model Longer tube and last shot hold open, like new at my LGS. Even has the sticker. (Why is that? Do guys buy Marlin, shoot once, if that, then put in a closet for20/30 years? They are removable, like pillowcase warning tags, LOL). A simple cleaning after a range session keeps them chugging along. I love 10/22's but a good 60 is a LOT cheaper and great out of the box. For about $90 you can send the trigger group off to a fellow on RimfireCentral who will convert it to a respectable trigger pull. Hard not to like. I missed on a stainless with laminated gray stock years ago for a song. If I find another, I'm adding one. Really underappreciated. |
November 3rd, 2017, 04:00 PM | #12 |
Location: Illinois | I have a 795. Although the aftermarket is not as strong as the 10/22, the Marlin is a shooter. With a 3 power Simmons scope, I plink 8 oz jugs at 100 yards all day. |
November 3rd, 2017, 04:12 PM | #13 | |
Smokin' Goat ? Location: Moonshine, TN |
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November 3rd, 2017, 04:30 PM | #14 |
Location: Virginia | The Marlin model 60 is an American, semi-auto, .22 rimfire rifle icon. It makes my short list of absolutely reliable semi-auto .22's (the others are the 10/22 and the Remington Nylon 66). The Marlin 60 and all of its spin-off rifle such as the Glenfield 22, are examples of Americana like Chevy Small block engines, Ford F-150 pick up trucks, Buck 110 knives, Craftsman hand tools, Griswold cast iron cookware, .....oh you get the point. The feed throat on the Marlin 60 is the weak link in the design but even that can be fixed. The Marlin 60 is what it is - an inexpensive, semi-auto, .22 rimfire rifle. The tubular magazine is neither a positive or a negative. It's just what it is. The 10 round rotary mag of the Ruger 10/22 is a GREAT piece of gear and is every bit as reliable as the tubular magazine of the Marlin 60. I still think the 10/22 is a better overall design but that is like saying a 100 pound anvil is better than a 99 pound anvil; the differences aren't great. Surprisingly, the old Remington Nylon 66 was a cheap rifle that proved to be better than its low cost suggested. Those VW Beatles, Chrysler slant sixes, Stanley screwdrivers can sometimes turn out to be incredibly good values |
November 3rd, 2017, 05:11 PM | #15 |
Location: Wisconsin | Why not? You pretty much can’t go wrong buying a Model 60. They’re cheap- less than $200 for a new one, and about $100 for a used one- they’re usually pretty accurate and they’re just all around fun .22 rifles to own. If I had to choose between a 10/22 and a Model 60, I’d choose the 10/22. But I own both and like both. |
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