.22 Opinions

[Furncliff]

Congratulations ... I have two M 60's and I like them both. This will get you a shine.

Howards Feed-N-Wax

 

[imsobored]

Im surprised no one mentioned the ruger 10/22

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[DukeNukem]

Use Scratch X (automotive polish that you can get at auto parts stores or even at Walmart) then Howards Feed-n-Wax for a really nice shine.

 

[rduchateau2954]

Im surprised no one mentioned the ruger 10/22

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The 10/22 was out of the range that I wanted to spend. I only wanted to spend $150. If I would have spent more than that I would have gotten a lever gun. (I talked myself into and out of one about a dozen times)

Thanks for the tip furnclip. No offense DukeNukem but I work with automotive wax all day everyday, I am not going to put any kind of auto wax on anything other than what it was designed for.

 

[rduchateau2954]

It wasn't so much that he said no on the price but his attitude that he had when he said it. You disrespect me like that no way I am going to buy anything.

I went there a couple weeks back to get some work done on one of my shotguns and the guy at the counter came over to see what I needed, then he just walked away to try to make a sale on a rifle. About 10 mins later this other guy from the archery department wandered by and noticed me standing there. Took him two mins to write up the work order. As I was walking out I saw the guy who was there looking at the rifle walking out with no gun. Every time I go in there I leave cursing at the employees in the firearm department.

 

[22-rimfire]

You do know the wood stock is not walnut, correct? Even if it is stained like walnut it is a hardwood. I would use Howards Feed-n-Wax which is sold at Home Depot stores. If you don't like the look, you can always strip it off.

I think you made a good choice on the 22 rifle. I just hope it meets your expectations in terms of functionality and accuracy.

 

[skoro]

Marlin 60 $144 New

That one kinda stands out to me. I think you'll be happy with your choice.

 

[Doxiedad]

My Marlin 795 has been a great gun. Great price, even better with the $25 rebate.

 

[DukeNukem]

Scratch X isn't wax. It's a micro-abrasive polish. Scratch X + Feed-n-Wax was recommended by people on the CZ forum at Rimfire Central, and I've used that combination on my three CZ's. It's taken them from a dull finish to a high gloss.

It's so accepted at that forum that I'd even go as far as to say it's standard procedure. I'll see if I can find a link to before and after photos.

 

[DukeNukem]

The best before/after photos I found were this Henry. The results have been just as dramatic with my CZ's.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400117

 

[Marlin60Man]

Duke, that rifle didn't look that bad in the first picture, I was under the impression that it was for really worn out finishes. Someone recommended me Howard's Restor-A-Finish for this...

 

[DukeNukem]

Yeah, that rifle wasn't bad to begin with. There's nothing wrong with a satin/matte finish. A lot of people even prefer it to a glossy finish. But if you do want high gloss without a lot of work, Scratch X will produce it. In addition to the shine, the grain on my CZ's is much more apparent after the treatment.
The Marlin stock in these photos really shows a big difference pre and post Scratch X, too. http://www.henryfirearms.org/henrybb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=60

Feed-n-Wax is the only Howards product I've used, but based on that experience, I'd be fairly confident their other products are quality stuff.