plinkercases
Regular
- Location
- Southern Ontario
This gun caught my eye and I wondered if anyone had any experience with owning/shooting one?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Experience with a Marlin model 60 repeater anyone?
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I looked into one before, seems to be more complicated then necessary to strip and clean, lots of small parts/springs etc.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/06/daniel-zimmerman/p320-entry-gun-review-marlin-model-60/
Probably better off with a $200 RIA 10/22 type rifle if you want an autoloader.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/06/daniel-zimmerman/p320-entry-gun-review-marlin-model-60/
Probably better off with a $200 RIA 10/22 type rifle if you want an autoloader.
hometownhero
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Toon Town, Sk
I had one. Regret selling it. Was stupid accurate, light, and 100% reliable.
- Location
- Fraser Valley, BC
Have owned one for over 30 years now. Great little rifle! Keep the action clean and replace the buffer once in a while and you're good to go. Some find the tubular magazine a drawback, but it has never been an issue for me.
I have the Marlin 795, which is the detachable mag fed version, and the Papoose, which is the takedown (mag fed) version, but otherwise the same action.
Either one will shoot circles around my 10-22, in terms of accuracy AND reliability, all day, every day. My 10-22 doesn't even come out of the safe anymore.
Either one will shoot circles around my 10-22, in terms of accuracy AND reliability, all day, every day. My 10-22 doesn't even come out of the safe anymore.
What grelmar said. I've had all 3 Marlins. Model 60,795 and Papoose. Still have the 795 and Papoose. Great bang for the buck and way more accurate than my previous 6 or so 1022s that I have owned and since sold over the years. I'd still have my 60 but found the tube feed a pain compared to mag fed.
I got one a few years ago, before Remington took over production of Marlin products so I cannot comment on the 'new' ones, but the one I have is superb. Really accurate, perfect reliability. Field strip/clean is easy, if you want to take apart the trigger mechanism then yea there are some smaller parts and springs but it's completely doable. I took it apart once to polish and haven't since. It's my favorite rimfire.
saskgunowner101
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- near Prince Albert
I've had a Model 60 for a few years now, and absolutely love it. It's very accurate, and not fussy at all until it gets filthy. Mine has a decent trigger as well.
Pretty much sums it up. I had the 60SS and it was a beautiful, affordable little rifle...but going from loaded to unloaded (or the other way) as the situation warrants is not done quickly, or with ease. You get good at carrying exactly 14 rounds in your pocket, or 14 rounds in each pocket
saskgunowner101
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- near Prince Albert
Pretty much sums it up. I had the 60SS and it was a beautiful, affordable little rifle...but going from loaded to unloaded (or the other way) as the situation warrants is not done quickly, or with ease. You get good at carrying exactly 14 rounds in your pocket, or 14 rounds in each pocket
If that tube magazine gives you guys cause for grief, there's no helping you.
Love my Model 60. Loading it used to be slow until I made my own speed loaders with brass tubes, now I am quite competent and quick with the refills, and at a cost of just $2.50 a tube rather than $10+ for a magazine.
Accurate as all get-out, too. Punching paper gets boring in a hurry because I keep knocking the bullseye out with the first tube.
Accurate as all get-out, too. Punching paper gets boring in a hurry because I keep knocking the bullseye out with the first tube.
Pretty much sums it up. I had the 60SS and it was a beautiful, affordable little rifle...but going from loaded to unloaded (or the other way) as the situation warrants is not done quickly, or with ease. You get good at carrying exactly 14 rounds in your pocket, or 14 rounds in each pocket
If that tube magazine gives you guys cause for grief, there's no helping you.
I got around the tube with the help of a speed D loader. Now its just a couple seconds and the tube is full again. Works great with the Henry's as well
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After years of experience with a series of 10/22's my first Marlin semiauto (795) blew me away. Total reliability, excellent accuracy, no problems, right out of the box, no need to replace anything. A fully-functional fun-to-use gun, no gunsmithing required...what a pleasant change!
I don't have the tube-fed model 60, but it's essentially the same gun as the 795. Tube-feeds load easily with DIY speedloaders, as mentioned above. As far as unloading...I can show you a really fast, easy and fun method...
I don't have the tube-fed model 60, but it's essentially the same gun as the 795. Tube-feeds load easily with DIY speedloaders, as mentioned above. As far as unloading...I can show you a really fast, easy and fun method...
As said above - my 795 is far more accurate than I am, is extremely reliable, hasn't been fussy with ammo, is light, cheap and just generally great. I have never had to field strip it. I have taken it apart on the kitchen table at home (without any instruction) and as long as you are patient and methodical, it isn't a problem.
I can't say the same about any other semi auto 22 rifle.
I will get a Model 60 at some point, at least partially because I like wood stocks (795 only comes in tupperware). Still, a mag fed rifle is more convenient than tube feed, regardless of the Rotten Ronnies straws or other devices you have. Mag feed is instantly loaded and unloaded. Tube is not.
But if you aren't in a situation where the law dictates unloading, then it won't make a big difference to you. The tube feed also allows easier prone shooting.
If you can give the gun a quick once-over before buying (Remlin/Marlin still has some QC hiccups) then buy it. If you want an accurate, reliable and affordable semi 22, you cannot go wrong with the 60 or 795.
I can't say the same about any other semi auto 22 rifle.
I will get a Model 60 at some point, at least partially because I like wood stocks (795 only comes in tupperware). Still, a mag fed rifle is more convenient than tube feed, regardless of the Rotten Ronnies straws or other devices you have. Mag feed is instantly loaded and unloaded. Tube is not.
But if you aren't in a situation where the law dictates unloading, then it won't make a big difference to you. The tube feed also allows easier prone shooting.
If you can give the gun a quick once-over before buying (Remlin/Marlin still has some QC hiccups) then buy it. If you want an accurate, reliable and affordable semi 22, you cannot go wrong with the 60 or 795.
I have a couple of Marlins,the older one has a way better trigger than the 795,which is the only thing I don't like about it.Affordable,reliable and accurate.The lack of accessories such as the 10/22 has doesn't bother me nearly as much as that gosh awful trigger.I think they held a contest as to who could come up with the worst trigger and awarded the contract to them.Yes,I know about the potential legal issue *of making a light trigger but other rimfires being sold today have way better triggers,so why Marlin continues making the heavy triggers,I don't know.Since upgraded spring kits are available,why doesn't Marlin use THEM?
* has there ever been a lawsuit over other manufacturers making decent triggers?
* has there ever been a lawsuit over other manufacturers making decent triggers?
