jimmyraythomason
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dewidmit,you are so right. Improper cleaning (or the lack of it) has "ruined" more .22 semi-autos than most anything else. On the Marlin Model 60,it has been my experience that the feed throat wears rapidly when bulk ammo is used without regular strip down cleaning. I have replaced a goodly number of them all traced back to poor maintainance practices. Earlier Model 60s did not have the bolt hold open feature of later models but this "ain't no biggy". I have found that Winchester Models 190 and 290 are also great little semis but also require proper maintainance to keep them running smoothly. My Ruger 10/22 was as accurate as anything I have ever shot. Consistantly pegging empty .22 long rifle cases at distances that required a 4x scope to even see. My choices would be, in order, (1) Marlin Model 60 (2) Ruger 10/22. I have no use for the little Browning,they're fine guns but I just don't like the looks or the feel.