Marlin 'Glenfield' Model 60

[MCassle]

Howdy all, long time lurker

A couple years back when my grandfather was passing away, my dad offered me his bible & a .22LR rifle. At the time so much was going on that I just made sure it was unloaded/trigger-locked, and shoved it in the back of my closet. Didn't give it much thought.

Decided to pull it out last month & check it out. On the barrel is the very faint etching of : Glenfield Mod. 60 Marlin Firearms Co.

Just a bit of introweb surfing (http://www.nrapublications.org/TAR/MarlinGlenfield.asp) shows that the first two serial #'s subtracted from 2000 tells the year of manufacture. So this one was made in 1975. The bolt doesn't hold open on the final round. Guess that didn't come along until 85.

It's just a cheap little plinker, but I'm pretty jazzed about it since part of the appeal is sentimental. Took it out last Wed. and put a brick & a half through it, what pure fun that was

Now I'm thinking about putting a scope on it. This is the only rifle (besides a bb gun as a kid) I've ever had, and I know squat about scopes. Watched the Midway vids on scopes, good stuff but I'm not sure what I really need.

I'm only target shooting with it, so perhaps something to 50'? Can someone offer a suggestion? Thanks!

Matt

 

[ohman11]

I "over" scope everything but I say a 3x9x40 will be plenty. I prefer a 3x9x50 but you will have to use a taller scope mount if you do. I like my .22 rifles setup that way. I am in mid forties and my eyes are not as good as they used to be so some younger guys may say you don't need as much.

 

[Fergy35]

Great little rifles.

The model 60's are great little rifles. Growing up, several of my buddies had mod. 60's and 10/22's. I enjoyed shooting both.

Take good care of it and be safe.

As for scopes, I'm kinda with ohman11. I like the 3-9 X 40. I end up using the 3-5 end of the range mainly, so I guess a fixed 4x would be OK. I just like the option of the higher power.

 

[RonE]

For shooting targets at 50-100 feet, almost any 4X scope will do.

 

[ThomasT]

Look at the Nikon Pro-Staff scopes. They have decent glass and are not too high priced. They have good eye relief also.

The 4x sells for $100-110 and has a 50 yard paralax setting. The 2x7 power is about $130 and has a 75 yard paralax free setting. The two 4 powers that i bought also came with a good set of rings.

They are more expensive than the blister pack scopes you see for 30 dollars but they are much higher in quality.

 

[cracked butt]

I'm only target shooting with it, so perhaps something to 50'? Can someone offer a suggestion?

Make sure you buy a rimfire scope where the parallex setting is at 50 yards or less. Most variable centerfire scopes have parallex at >100yards- not really useful on a rimfire as it will be difficult to shoot it accurately. For more money, you can buy a scope with a Adjustable Objective (AO) to adjust parallex to whatever range you are shooting- they work very well but cost a lot more.

FWIW, I have a Bushnell 2-7X rimfire scope on one of my .22s. It cost around $60, and does everything that I ask it to do.

 

[ThomasT]

You might want to check at www.rimfirecentral.com and look at the Mueller scopes. They are an advertiser on the right hand column. Their scopes are welll spoken of on that forum. They have a paralax adjustment that will focus down to 20' IIRC.

They are sorta big. It might look like a rocket engine on a Yugo. Besides i bet you get bored with 50' shooting faster than you think.

 

[rantingredneck]

Look at the Nikon Pro-Staff scopes

Seconded.

I have the same rifle, given to me by a grandfather for Christmas when I was 9 years old (1983). Sitting atop it right now is a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 4x32. 99.00 from Walmart and comes with a decent set of rimfire dovetail rings. Quite capable setup.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

50' (feet) is iron site range isn't it? Are we talking 50 yards?

btw sometime ago I acquired a used 60 compliment my 39A, it's sweet rifle and extremely accurate.

 

[Clipper]

Check out the BSA 'sweet 22' series of scopes at Midway...Excellent scopes for .22 in 2-7x, 3-9x, and 6-18x with trajectory compensating elevation adjustments out to 175 yards. Sometimes Sportsman's Guide has 'em, too.

 

[MCassle]

Sorry, meant 50 yards ... thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll be perusing a local gun shop tomorrow & see what they have in stock. Plan on a range session this Friday, would love to have a scope on it by then. 4x , 2x7 is what I'll look for

 

[Steve N]

Find an old Tasco 4X. That was the scope for about $15 that was readily available when I bought my Model 60 back in the late 70's. Bring back memories for anyone?

 

[matrem]

My first .22 semi was a Glenfield 60,came with a 4x "dime" scope.(had a squirrel on the pistol grip,got it in about 74 or 75?) It had the "Glenfield" name on the scope.Hated the scope,really liked the rifle.My point is,it sounds like you have a nice rifle,don't short yourself on optics.

 

[rangerruck]

here is the best scope you can get, that is small, has an adjustable objective, and is under 100 bucks. typically , you can get it for 35 to 50 bucks.
check midway, or optics planet.

It is a tasco made scope, in the plastic blister pac, it is rated right on the package 'springer air rifle rated', so you know it is tough, it is a 3x9x32 or 40 on the size, so it is not too overpowering sizewise for a 22. It is also prllax adjustable , with the front obj bell, you usually do not find these with an AO, on a cheapy or smaller scope. But here it is, and you certainly don't find them break bbl , air rifle rated. Last but not least, it is adjustable down to 7 ft , which is totally sick!!!! They are under 50 bucks, and they are at the Gander Mountain, on Hwy 6, just before Bryan College Station!!! i will be picking up one tommorrow....

MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ONE WITH THE AO, ANOTHER GOLDEN ANTLER VERSION IS NOT SPRING PISTON RATED, AND DOES NOT
HAVE THE AO!!!

 

[GatorDude]

I got one of these
http://www.chuckhawks.com/bushnell_22_scopes.htm
last week for my Marlin model 25N. The optics seem fine to me. But, I haven't had it down to the range yet.

 

[ANDROTAZ]

I've got one, too...inherited from my great-grandfather. It's the rifle I learned to shoot on.

 

[rantingredneck]

Gatordude.

I've got an older 2.5x32 bushnell rimfire/shotgun scope that has given good service over the years.

It spent some time on my 60 and is now on my Marlin 75.

 

[Loomis]

Are you sure you want a scope on it? I have one with no scope and like it that way. Model 60 glenfields are the best plinking 22 ever made. They're thin and light and quick. I used to like to shoot mine without even using sights at all. I'd just watch where the bullet went(had good eyes then and could actually watch the bullet travel to the target) and then make a correction...hit everything dead center on the second shot.

 

[CZguy]

Iron sights

Are you sure you want a scope on it? I have one with no scope and like it that way. Model 60 glenfields are the best plinking 22 ever made. They're thin and light and quick.

Plus one.

I have iron sights on mine and really like the way it handles, and shoots.