Marlin Model 60 vs other tube feds.

[The.22guy]

Have been hearing great things about this rifle and thinking about picking one up . I have seen prices for new ones around the 160 $ mark and was wondering whats a good price to pay for a used on in good cond ?.

Also looking at picking up any other semi automatic with a tube mag and hear that the nylon 66 is a great rifle along with the moss 351k .

What one would you go with ?.

Thanks for any help .

 

[caramel]

Bought a Marlin 887 tube feed in 22 lr and with the short (26 fits in ) it is very reliable in feeding even if you cycle very fast, good rifle... JP.

 

[camster]

If you can find a complete n' functional Nylon 66 for 150$'s, it'd be a good buy. Bear in mind they don't make 'em anymore and, not great for the "home tinker" ('smiths chime in here...how many "bag 'o' 66's" have you put back together?

No 351 mossy experience...

Marlin 60! If you can find one for 150$'s , a fine choice. Outsold Ruger 2:1 for decades for a good reason. Parts are abundant, accurate and, reliable. I parted ways with a Marlin 70(same as 60 except clip fed) and, miss it dearly.

 

[easyrider604]

Have been hearing great things about this rifle and thinking about picking one up . I have seen prices for new ones around the 160 $ mark and was wondering whats a good price to pay for a used on in good cond ?.

Also looking at picking up any other semi automatic with a tube mag and hear that the nylon 66 is a great rifle along with the moss 351k .

What one would you go with ?.

If you can get a 60 for $160, go for it. I bought my well used 60 (in 60% condition) for $110 shipped and the other 60 with cheapo 4X scope (in 90% condition) for $150 shipped. For the cost of 2 or 3 bulk boxes of ammo, you have a new 60. Just not sure about quality of the new Marlins coming out of the Remington facility.

Both my 60s have been reliable and accurate (almost like a bolt-action)...no issues at all.

I am with camster above...the 60 will have parts available for a long long time, unlike your other choices which have been out of production many years. It is the best selling .22 semi-auto of all time....bar-none.

The Marlin 60 is the best value in out-of-the-box stock .22 semis. No tinkering or accessories necessary to get it to shoot straight and reliable.

I have a Winchester 190 that has performed very well, just like my Marlin 60s.

 

[gunsaholic]

If you are looking at an older semi-auto I wouldn't hesitate on a 351K or 151k---in fact I do have both. You should still be able to find them at a fair price and you are getting a well built rifle.


edit--I just noticed your add on EE for the above mentioned rifles. Except for the Marlin, you may have trouble finding a 351k or Remington nylon for $150.00 shipping included. That brings the gun down to around $125.00. They might be out there for that but not sure what shape they will be in.

 

[camster]

An interesting tube-fed Semi is the Sprinfield76A/87A(Savage/Stevens 6A).

No where near as abundant as the Marlins, they are "cool" and, affordable. Later models are grooved for a scope. Very distinctive clackety sound, accurate. Bolt doesn't close until you release the trigger.

Not in the same class as a Marlin 60 (bang for buck, I don't think anything will touch a Marlin60) nor as "sought after" as the Nylon66. They are nifty though...

 

[easyrider604]

An interesting tube-fed Semi is the Sprinfield76A/87A(Savage/Stevens 6A).

Yup, had one of these...so did Steve McQueen. Super accurate too, but long and heavy compared to a newer Marlin 60, but it held 19 rounds of .22LR, IIRC.

The bolt did stay open and wasn't released til you released the trigger, just one small quirk of this rifle. Felt funny till I got used to it.

 

[mikeystew]

Get a marlin 60, mine is almost as accurate as a quality bolt action. Trying to find someone willing to part with a used one might be tough, But for under $200 new... I think it's detach mag twin the 795 can be had for $125-$175 new depending on the model.

 

[The.22guy]

An interesting tube-fed Semi is the Sprinfield76A/87A(Savage/Stevens 6A).

No where near as abundant as the Marlins, they are "cool" and, affordable. Later models are grooved for a scope. Very distinctive clackety sound, accurate. Bolt doesn't close until you release the trigger.

Not in the same class as a Marlin 60 (bang for buck, I don't think anything will touch a Marlin60) nor as "sought after" as the Nylon66. They are nifty though...

Aaaa just what I was looking for thanks !!!!!!!! .

 

[camster]

Aaaa just what I was looking for thanks !!!!!!!! .

I may regret suggesting it...

If you can find a Marlin in the same price bracket, it might be a better choice.

Personally, I adore my 64's but, they don't have a huge following....was going to reply to your WTB with one of them but, I'm currently dolling it up for the Cooey makeover thread. There's only one 64 in 8 pages! A crime! Same design in production for 50+ years and, affordable too. Not tube fed though.