Marlin 60 or Marlin 795

[Onmilo]

Didn't the original M16 manual say "bore cleaning not necessary" also??
I held out for 40 years and finally bought a brand new Model 60 this year.
It isn't a match rifle by any means but the rifle is suprisingly satisfying as a plinker.
I like mine!

 

[Marvinash]

Match grade

They used to say that the accuracy of a Garand improved after about 500rds
If your Marlin 60 is blued steel it will break.in pretty fast, and the accuracy will improve.
My SS took forever- I resigned myself to it's great appearance, but disappointing accuracy. But it did become a tack-driver - thats why used 60s are a good choice.
Maybe you have higher expectations. You should be able to roll a golf ball around at 100yds. on every shot.

 

[Marvinash]

Xmas nostalgia

This is an old post and not very active, but in the spirit of Xmas and "The Red Ryder BB Gun Saga", I will, at the request of one (1) member post the pictures of my Marlin 60s and the old Model 39 (circa 1950 man.) that my dad supported while I aimed and pulled the trigger. That was about 1955 (sniff!)
But it's Xmas and the grandkids are here, so it ain't happening today.

(crickets)

 

[Clarke123]

Speed Loader for .22 Tube Magazines

Here's a really handy thing to have, and it certainly takes away most of the arguments for a magazine fed .22!

http://spee-d-loader.net/home

BTW: I have my original Savage .22 semi-automatic that will allow the operating handle to be pushed in (locks / unlocks the bolt) so as to make it a "Bolt-Action" as well.
This is a handy feature that allows the use of .22 longs (like CB Caps) to be used in my semi-auto. I don't think any of the modern offerings have this option(?)

 

[henschman]

I greatly prefer the 795. It comes with sling studs already installed (it is much harder to securely attach a sling to a tube feed). It uses detachable magazines instead of a tube... mags allow for a quicker, easier reload. It has a bolt hold open. And it has a weatherproof synthethic stock.

The sling issue is a big deal for me since I like to shoot from sling supported positions, especially in the field hunting critters... it might not be as big a deal to you. It would be if you knew how to use a sling as a marksmanship aid, though! Come to an Appleseed and we'll show you! Along with a few other things.

Whichever one you get, the best money you can spend on it is to get a set of Tech Sights. www.techsights.com

Did I mention take it to an Appleseed? www.appleseedinfo.org

And bring some frineds.