marlin model 60

[ballcreek51]

I'm thinking of buying a Marlin Model 60. Any opinions or advice on that particular rifle?

[rice paddy daddy]

When re-building my collection from scratch (except for a Colt 45 Auto) the very first weapon I bought was a Model 60. It cost $99 w/scope at K Mart. It's the most accurate 22LR rifle I own. It is picky about what brands of ammo it likes, and you will have to field strip and clean it occasionally, but over all if you are only going to own one or two 22LR's make yours a Marlin Model 60.
Or, you can buy a 10/22 and spend multiple hundreds of dollars to bring it up to where a Mod 60 is right out of the box.:D

[docsoos]

Agreed, RPD.

A Marlin Model 60 is a great rifle, right out of the box. It's slim, light, and accurate. Only thing I don't like about the Marlin's are the tube-fed magazine. Takes a little while to load 'em up. On the other hand, I've bought more than a few Ruger 10/22's over the years, and in my experience, they have also been as accurate as any Marlin Model 60 I've fired, but as you mentioned, they do cost a bit more than what a Model 60 costs; and they are quite a bit bulkier (wider) than the Model 60. But then again, they have a 10-round detachable mag versus the 14-round tube-fed mag.

If you don't have any need for a quick reload, then the Marlin will serve you well, Ballcreek51. They ARE quite a bit slimmer than a 10/22, and point as naturally as an extension of your arm.

Here's the spec sheet for the Model 60 at Marlin's web site:

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/SelfLoading/60.asp

The MSRP these days for the Marlin Model 60 is about $178.14, according to this website:

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=60

The Ruger 10/22 is running about $199.00 MSRP on GunBroker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=149842517

I do remember the days when a Model 60 could be had for less than a hundred bucks, but I think those days are long gone, sadly.

Whatever you decide on, Ballcreek51, enjoy it safely.

DocSoos

[DM]

I've never owned one, but my neighbor does. I sighted it in for him, and even shot a woodchuck with it. (that he couldn't get) lol Anyway, i keep hearing all over the net, that they are a good rifle, and other than the trigger, i liked my neighbors....

DM

[rAcErRicK]

Thought I read on their site DM, that they have a new improved trigger but I can't find it again. That 795 model looks even better with the 10 rd clip.

[Phillip]

The MSRP these days for the Marlin Model 60 is about $178.14 I got mine for $100 with the cheap little scope at Wal-Mart three years ago..

Its a great gun. It shoots the Federal value pack ammo like a dream, but the Winchester value pack stuff jams each time. It can be a bit picky... Also, after 500 - 1000 rounds it gets dirty enough to start to jamming. It holds 15+1 rounds, and is quite accurate.

[duckidaho]

I was looking at the Marlin 60 too. I've got a Henry lever .22 too. It's super accurate, so I'm not in a rush. I've had great luck with Marlin guns over the years and currently have a Marlin lever in .45-70 government.

[gwhilikerz]

Marlin 60 is a great little 22 and you won't find yourself checking for all the "improvements" you can find for a 10-22. Either will serve you well. I actually like tube fed rifles.

[bigcstrom65]

I have a Glenfield 60, same as the Marlin. It was my first gun and is still my favorite to shoot. When it comes to accuracy, I was able to keep a tighter group at 30yds with open sights than my buddy did with a scoped 10/22. When we swithed guns, the same was true for him. I had planned on buying a 10/22 before that because of the ease of reloading a mag fed rifle but afterwards I just purchased 2 tube speed loaders which hold 120 rds each. Saved me quite a few $s!

[rice paddy daddy]

Yeah, I bought into the 10/22 mystique and bought one. It came with a scope base, which is kinda like putting lipstick on a pig. But it is fun for plinking, and I keep a mag loaded with CCI Stingers handy just in case one of the feral cats gets to close to the chicken pen.
My other two 22LR rifles are a Henry lever and a Taurus pump and they are both more accurate that the Ruger.

[duckidaho]

I was at the local hardware and looked at the 10/22 and the Model 60 yesterday after reading this thread for a while. I didn't like the stock on the 10/22. Felt like some kid made it in shop class and put a rifle action on it. I'm not thrilled about the tube magazine on the model 60, but other than that I liked the feel much better.

[DM]

That's one thing about the 10/22's, because of their fat clip, they sit in your hand like a beached whale! I just hate that... Most aren't all that accurate out of the box either. Yes, i know that i can spend more buying parts, making it the way "it should have come from the factory".

DM

[ballcreek51]

Went and bought a model 60 with synthetic stock yesterday. mounted a bushnell 1.5 to 4.5 variable on it. Cant wait to shoot it and see how it handles. Thanks to everyone for all of the advice

[docsoos]

Went and bought a model 60 with synthetic stock yesterday. mounted a bushnell 1.5 to 4.5 variable on it. Cant wait to shoot it and see how it handles. Thanks to everyone for all of the advice

Congrats! Let us know how she shoots!

DocSoos

[ballcreek51]

Weather finally broke enough to get out and shoot the model 60 i bought. I had changed some scopes around and needed to resite both a 10/22 and the model 60. After sighting both of them in a 50 yards the Marlin shot circles around the 10/22. After seeing that i figured i did ok on that purchase.Might be a 10/22 for sale one day! Thanks for all of the good advice from you folks.

[DM]

That's no news about the 10/22, they are waay over rated!

Ruger could make them better, but why should they? They are selling lots of them and hauling in all those $$ from suckers, that then have to rebuild them to make them accurate..

Glad you like your 60.

DM

[docsoos]

That's no news about the 10/22, they are waay over rated!

Ruger could make them better, but why should they? They are selling lots of them and hauling in all those $$ from suckers, that then have to rebuild them to make them accurate..

DM

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Just because one person can't shoot accurately with a 10/22, doesn't mean EVERYONE can't. Over 5 million "suckers" would disagree with you since 1964. They wouldn't have sold that many, if they were as bad as you say they are. And I'm talking bone-stock 10/22's to boot.

The Marlins have sold more, due to their cost, and their inherent accuracy, but the 10/22's lend themselves to a high-degree of customization, to suit the owner's preferences and wallet.

Oh, well; SO many "experts" on the Internet..... :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10/22

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Model_60

Who knows; this thread could possibly elevate itself to the "9mm vs. .45 ACP" debate levels, given enough poking and prodding. :D

DocSoos

[rice paddy daddy]

10/22's have their place. I like mine, it's a good all around rifle and fun to plink with. Like I mentioned above I keep mine handy just inside the bedroom closet door along with two mags, one CCI Stingers, the other CCI Velocitors. Is it a benchrest rifle? No, but for off hand shooting it's accurate enough for me.

[Andy Jones]

I have a Marlin model 60 that was given to me as a retirement gift from the men I worked with.It replaced a Ruger 10/22 that was stolen from me when my house was broken into.

I think it's a great little rifle that has served me well,dispatching all sorts of varmints that get after my chickens.It's very accurate and an excellant squirrel rifle.

My wife shoots it often,dealing much misery on the endless supply of turtles that attempt to live in our pond.My wife loves her fish!

Andy

[DM]

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Just because one person can't shoot accurately with a 10/22, doesn't mean EVERYONE can't. Over 5 million "suckers" would disagree with you since 1964. They wouldn't have sold that many, if they were as bad as you say they are. And I'm talking bone-stock 10/22's to boot.

The Marlins have sold more, due to their cost, and their inherent accuracy, but the 10/22's lend themselves to a high-degree of customization, to suit the owner's preferences and wallet.

Oh, well; SO many "experts" on the Internet..... :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10/22

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Model_60

Who knows; this thread could possibly elevate itself to the "9mm vs. .45 ACP" debate levels, given enough poking and prodding. :D

DocSoos


It doesn't take much looking to see that over and over 10/22 buyers say that their stock rifles aren't all that accurate, BUT they can be "made to shoot" much better blah blah. Same with the triggers, spend money and get it right.

Am i lieing that Ruger could do these things at the factory?

Is it a lie that as long as they are selling, Ruger won't bother to make them right?

I've shot in enough bench rest matches to know what accuracy is, and i've done enough accurizing of firearms to know what that takes too.

I don't claim to be an expert, but i'd be willing to put my hunting and gun credentials here, up against yours, to see if you are more of an "expert" than me. OR do you think "trying" to make fun of someone makes you sound more intellegent?

DM

[docsoos]

I don't claim to be an expert, but i'd be willing to put my hunting and gun credentials here, up against yours, to see if you are more of an "expert" than me. OR do you think "trying" to make fun of someone makes you sound more intellegent?

DM

You would, eh?

I dislike people that boast of their personal opinions and experiences that claim to be the "be-all, do-all" of ANY subject matter, much less fireams, of which I have about 30+ years of military and civilian experience. I do not debate your qualifications or opinions, just the fact that you constantly belittle people for theirs, especially if they differ from yours. "One Size Fits All" is the sign of a very small, uninformed, inexperienced mind.

You have a sharp tongue, as evidenced by MANY of my past dealings with you here, and if you think for one minute I won't call you out on your bovine fecal matter, you are SORELY mistaken, DM.

I would LOVE to have a rifle/pistol/whatever match with you, just to show you how sadly inept you most probably would be in "real life", but alas, it will not occur, mainly due to the fact that I don't have the luxury of time to disprove your delusion that your opinions should be treated by all of the "lesser mortals" here as gospel fact.

That being said, have a WONDERFUL day, and keep on enthralling us with your firearms acumen. I personally wait, with baited breath, at your next pearl of wisdom.

DocSoos

[DM]

You would, eh?

I dislike people that boast of their personal opinions and experiences that claim to be the "be-all, do-all" of ANY subject matter, much less fireams, of which I have about 30+ years of military and civilian experience. I do not debate your qualifications or opinions, just the fact that you constantly belittle people for theirs, especially if they differ from yours. "One Size Fits All" is the sign of a very small, uninformed, inexperienced mind.

You have a sharp tongue, as evidenced by MANY of my past dealings with you here, and if you think for one minute I won't call you out on your bovine fecal matter, you are SORELY mistaken, DM.

I would LOVE to have a rifle/pistol/whatever match with you, just to show you how sadly inept you most probably would be in "real life", but alas, it will not occur, mainly due to the fact that I don't have the luxury of time to disprove your delusion that your opinions should be treated by all of the "lesser mortals" here as gospel fact.

That being said, have a WONDERFUL day, and keep on enthralling us with your firearms acumen. I personally wait, with baited breath, at your next pearl of wisdom.

DocSoos

It apears that what your "best at" is "personal attacks", as that's what you have been doing here to me. Then you accuse me of the same??? Perhaps you should work on your reading and comprehension skills so you can see that for yourself.

I have NO intensions of lowering myself to YOUR level.

DM

[MooseToo]

i place a lot of stock in the recommendations of both dm and docsoos - the fact that they disagree on so FEW things does not render their opinions any less valuable - in fact, just the opposite -

ease up, guys - just agree to disagree for this one time and drop it - you BOTH are valuable resources to all of us -

[docsoos]

Agreed, Moose. Thanks for the compliment, and the insight.

DocSoos

[gunsmoke]

The Ruger 10/22 as originally designed and manufactured was an excellent well-made rifle and is well deserving of its legend.

I have two four digit early 10/22s both Internationals and you would not think they were the same gun if you compared them to the currently manufatured models.

Of the current Ruger production I think the most refined is the "CARBINE" It has a slimmer more gently shaped less "chock-a-block" bandsaw creation stock than that have become the Ruger Standard in recent years.

If shopping for a used Ruger you might also keep an eye out at gunshows for the SECOND ISSUE "SPORTER" the main difference is again going to be slimmer more shaped stock, cut checkering and the shotgun butt. The original FIRST ISSUE "SPORTER" you will likely hate it has a very overgrown stock and is extremely heavy.

One of the best values in a .22 is a used Ruger 10/22 which frequently sell at Gunshows for as little as a single Benjamin. You will probably have some cleaning to do, and if the chock-a-block stock is a problem check out the HOUGUE OVERMOLDED at Midway.

The Marlin MODEL 60 is a great little rifle. Most people who have complaints about them simply do not keep them clean. Clean your .22s just like your real guns, you'll enjoy them much more and either the Ruger or the Marlin will give you a lifetime of good service. I carry a predecessor of the Model 60 a 99M1 in my truck as a regular part of my Truck Battery. I've owned that rifle for well over 40 years since I was a pre-teen and it has never once hicupped or failed to perform for me. It shoots beautifully and I clean it once a month whether I've shot it or not. Pre AWB aftermarket 15 round mags were cheap and plentiful and I have a .50 cal ammo box full of them. In the truck I just carry 7 factory original 7 rounders.

In a .22RF I really don't see the drawback to a tubuler magazine. I also own several Marlin 39s, WINCHESTER and ROSSI 62s, several Remington SPEEDMASTERS, FIELDMASTERS and several BROWNINGs all with tublular magazines. The thing I really like about the Remington SPEEDMASTERs is that they cycle reliably and flawlessly with .22 SHORT CB CAPS.

I have yet to try any of the new Remintons .22 LR CB CAPS with the YELLOW JACKET bullet but I'm sure they will cycle in the SPEEDMASTERS, and will do well in the manually operated .22s as well.

[Pitdog]

And I thought Oblio and I were bad!

You find me some bras Doc? :P

[docsoos]

And I thought Oblio and I were bad!

You find me some bras Doc? :P

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Only had the .380 Auto to spare, Pit. PM me if ya wanna trade. :D

DocSoos

[Skyking]

I bought a sleek little 60 in 1975 and she cost me $20 bucks .After riding behind,under, over and on top of.and shooting all manner of creatures and targets I finally wore her out this year.Age and wear and tear earned her a resting spot in a secure spot for emergency dispatches.Stingers only.Marlins will do you well.

[Mr.B]

Hey the Model 60 just turned 50 years old I read on a firearm blog. Its nice the newer models bolt stays locked to the rear after the last shot.


-B

[Pitdog]

Saw a VINTAGE 60 today at one of the classes I teach- girl had an old model 60 with the original inspection stickers on the forearm. When I was 12 I pulled mine off first thing.

[bigcstrom65]

does anyone know where you can get a new set of open sights for a model 60? I'm looking for an aperture type like on the AR platform.

[Pitdog]

That would require a little ingenuity and machining- but possible indeed. Don't think anything is commercially available in a 'No Gunsmithing' type deal.

[bigcstrom65]

I've been nosing around the internet and this is what I found if anyone is interested.

http://www.tech-sights.com/marlin.htm


This is the only thing that I could find. Has anyone ever done buisness with this site or know where else to get this?

[rice paddy daddy]

The Midway USA flyer I got in the mail yesterday had appeture sight sets for a variety of rifles, including a style that mounted to a grooved reciever. Try:
www.midwayusa.com

[MrGreenJeans]

I have two 60,s and two 10/22,s. They all seem to work well the first 60 i got in 1980 has been a great 22. I prefer the older 10/22,s but mine are both of the newer kind, changed stock on the wallyworld one feel,s much better now. Other one 10/22 T with bull barrel. The first 60 was a early 60,s model and sec. was mid 80,s both still good gun,s. Great value either way ya go buy one of each, shoot and enjoy them.