I am thinking of buying a Marlin 60 and I was wonder if the Marlin 60SS is worth the extra $125 or not. I now the advantages of the stainless barrel, but is the stock an improvement or simply a personal taste upgrade. Is the trigger better on this model? Thank you
Marlin 60
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Remo223
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I would stick to the original personally. But I don't know anything about the modern variations. I own an old glenfeild model 60.
Rail Driver
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An EXTRA $125? I don't think I paid $125 total for any of the Marlin 60's I've owned... They were all very accurate and reliable. I'd stick to the original as well.
mod60rimfire
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The stainless one actual rusts inside faster for some reason, my friends rusted a ton.
Get the original and not a Remington one!
Get the original and not a Remington one!
Remo223
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I paid under a hundred bucks for my glenfield...long long time ago...still shoots like new...still looks almost new except for the missing rear sight elevation adjuster.
Frozen North
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I have the Nickel model... It seems to ward off rust quite well. Dead nuts accurate for a cheapo rifle too! I bought it new in March or April and suppose I have +- 1800 rounds through it. Sometimes it stovepipes, but I can always hold the bolt open and shake it out.
The trigger guard is embarrassing...... It is super mega cheesy for sure. It looks like part of a happy meal toy.
I would buy it again, I like it allot. That trigger guard has got to go though!
The trigger guard is embarrassing...... It is super mega cheesy for sure. It looks like part of a happy meal toy.
I would buy it again, I like it allot. That trigger guard has got to go though!
Oathkeeper1775
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Good buy
I've had mine since 86 or so, it is part of the family; my kids all learned on it, grandchildren will be very soon too. I took a couple inches off the stock.
I lost a dear friend and mentor in 2009; he was a damn fine man so I took a liking to him. After he died, I cleaned his model 60 for him, it was a lot older than mine. Point: I didn't see a whole lot of difference between the two rifles.
The trigger guard, the buffer, front sight, the magazine plunger and one take-down pin had gone from metal to plastic.
I don't emagine the basic design will ever change.
Good choice.
I've had mine since 86 or so, it is part of the family; my kids all learned on it, grandchildren will be very soon too. I took a couple inches off the stock.
I lost a dear friend and mentor in 2009; he was a damn fine man so I took a liking to him. After he died, I cleaned his model 60 for him, it was a lot older than mine. Point: I didn't see a whole lot of difference between the two rifles.
The trigger guard, the buffer, front sight, the magazine plunger and one take-down pin had gone from metal to plastic.
I don't emagine the basic design will ever change.
Good choice.
Sav .250
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The model 60 is a good, blue collar 22. Buying the extra`s won`t make it shoot any better!
sansone
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get the blue version. I think the receiver is aluminum on both versions anyway. Trigger gaurds are available aftermarket steel, don't remember who sells them, maybe Brownell's
to Mikefln: nope, not from OH.
I forgot to mention, i have a early '80's Mod 60, blued. very accurate and functions great. I does need regular cleaning. Once i get a FTE, i clean it. I won't get another FTE for a few hundred rounds after cleaning.
There are aftermarket aluminum trigger guards availabe. They are quite affordable to.
$70 here: http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=156307&CAT=3603
I forgot to mention, i have a early '80's Mod 60, blued. very accurate and functions great. I does need regular cleaning. Once i get a FTE, i clean it. I won't get another FTE for a few hundred rounds after cleaning.
There are aftermarket aluminum trigger guards availabe. They are quite affordable to.
$70 here: http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=156307&CAT=3603
My biggest problem with the Marlin 60 is the scope rails. I don't like the rimfire type scope rails in the first place, but it seems in recent years since Remington took over they are having major problems with not cutting them straight, so you can't get the scope rings to stay put. This causes the scope rings to slide back or forward on the rail. Since it's built on the gun, you can't change it to a Weaver style without one of those adapters that may slide too. IMO this is what basically makes this whole gun worthless if you plan to use it with a scope. If you don't plan to scope it, then they are decent guns imo. Why they would make those rails built on there, and then not cut them straight is beyond me. If I was going to buy one I'd make sure I got an old one that was made long before Remington took over, not to mention that would save you some money too. All around though I feel the 10/22 is a much better gun in every way except out of the box accuracy.
Onward Allusion
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I would save the $125 and get the Marlin 795 as well - can't have too many Marlins!
JR47
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Different grades of stainless have different resistances to rusting.
The Marlin 60 is a reliable, accurate, and durable gun if taken care of. Many are 50+ years old, and still running strong.
The Marlin 60 is a reliable, accurate, and durable gun if taken care of. Many are 50+ years old, and still running strong.
sansone
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I have one 35yrs old and it shoots like a dream.
Like GOTIGERS stated above, shoots like a dream as long as I keep it clean
Like GOTIGERS stated above, shoots like a dream as long as I keep it clean
Remo223
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who cleans a model 60? All Ive ever done is hose out the action with a can of wd40. And I only do that when it stops working. They are basically maintenance free.
Deltaboy1984
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Get a used one that still had the cast aluminum trigger guard.
Frozen North
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Me too... The marlin is more accurate for less money. I love tube mags on a .22 also. I just can't see buying a rifle (10-22) only to rip it apart and replace the trigger and barrel to make it shoot better. To each their own I guess.....
Twmaster
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I have a 1977 Marlin Glenfield 60 and love the thing. It's got a cheapo airgun scope on it and will hit the center of the bull at 25 yards with no sweat.
And for the record, my scope has not moved at all. It's right where I've set it. Even after ~2000 rounds.
You might wanna check a pawn shop or armslist for a good used 60.
I love my Marlin 60. It will stay with me till I croak.
And for the record, my scope has not moved at all. It's right where I've set it. Even after ~2000 rounds.
You might wanna check a pawn shop or armslist for a good used 60.
I love my Marlin 60. It will stay with me till I croak.
Glad you went original. If and when, get a scope that has a really good grip on those slick dovetails. I bought a cheap setup with stamped steel clamps, and they slid all over the dovetail. Other than that, I wish my 60 shot Federal bulk. It shoots everythng else.
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