Marlin Model 60 vs Ruger 10/22?

[Suwannee Tim]

I have a 10-22 and it's just a fabulous gun. I did have to put a new barrel on it and a new trigger group. The stock was ugly so I replaced it. New bolt, firing pin, extractor, springs. But it's a Ruger.

 

[CZguy]

I have a 10-22 and it's just a fabulous gun. I did have to put a new barrel on it and a new trigger group. The stock was ugly so I replaced it. New bolt, firing pin, extractor, springs. But it's a Ruger.

Now I know what a dichotomy is.

 

[ArmedBear]

Soup from a Stone. The 10/22.

 

[king2517]

Ok Comparing a Marlin 60 to a Ruger 10-22 is like comparing a throw away lighter to a Zip O
when a Marlin Breaks it is Junk
When and IF a Ruger Breaks the parts are readily available all over the internet and there cheap to buy.

Out of the Box they shot the same
There is absolutely no way a Marlin 60 can out shot a Ruger 10-22 custom with a GM Match Grade Barrel.

The one thing i like about the Marlin 60 is the stock fits me comfortably the gun feels right but the gun is not as good as a Ruger

 

[Col. Plink]

good to see this argument still has legs

I can speak from both sides of the fence, and why. Started with a 10/22. Really liked capacity with aftermarket 25-rounders that worked very well (just had to fit them in the magwell correctly). Accuracy was a let-down; didn't buy it to buy anything else for it but ammo either.

Got rid of it for what it cost, $220 (4/09) new at Sportsman's Paradise.

Found a Marlin 60 sometime later. These two events are linked because I sighted-in my nephews' Marlin 60 with a scope I gave them and was tickled pink with the accuracy. All this with a $12 BSA scope on clearance at WalMart! Had another scope from the closeout, found what was later identified to me as the long 19-rounder with bolt hold-open. I've found that the action is very easy to take out and easy to clean and replace if you have PIPE CLEANERS. One end with solvent, the other dry to remove the gunk, slap it in and get back to it!

 

[PAPACHUCK]

I bought a Marlin/Glenfield model 60, NIB, in 1980. It has had tens of thousands of rounds thru it. It is still more slightly more accurate than my 10/22 that I have over $550 invested in.

Buy a Marlin.

 

[Davek1977]

I own both rifles. Both shoot excellently. The 60 was inherited from my grandfather, who seemingly shot it very little. Its bone stock, aside from an old 4x Tasco scope I threw on it. It is capable of great accuracy at 50 yards. My wife, a new shooter, can easily put 3 rounds in a 1/2 in. @ 50 yards. I bought the Ruger KNOWING that the out of the box accuracy would likely disappoint me. It was "minute of popcan" at 50 yards, and not much more. I changed barrels (GM 18 in), stocks(Houge Overmolded), and replaced the trigger group with all Volquartsen parts. The gun legitimately shoots one hole groups at 50 yards. Out of the box, the Marlin is a cheaper, more accurate rifle. However, if one likes to tinker or wring out the absolute best accuracy his rifle is capable of producing, I favor the Ruger. When it comes time to shoot, the 10/22 gets grabbed for every range trip....the marlin, not so much. Its a good gun, but just doesn't compare favorably (IMO) to a Ruger set up the way one likes it.

 

[oldfool]

"Looking at the base models in either of these options...Under $200 for each.
Want to hit 40oz cans (perhaps bottles) at 50-100 yards"

I own neither, have shot several of each, watched many others shoot both
I have never yet seen a model 60 that would not consistently hit golf balls at 50-60 yards and 12 oz soda pop cans at 100 yards..

I have seen several 10/22s that could not consistently hit a 2 liter pop bottle at 50 yards

if you want to shoot, buy the Marlin
if you want to spend a lot of time, effort, and money on "turning it into what it ain't", buy a 10/22

PS
if you want to shoot dimes at 50 and nickles at 100, buy a bolt 17HMR... any bolt 17HMR... or pony up a couple grand for an Annie or Cooper 22

 

[MAURICE]

Marlin is more accurate out of the box. The Ruger handles better, IMO.
I own a Marlin. A couple of them, actually.

 

[rust collector]

I had trouble with the model 60 I bought through the mail in the mid 60s. Replaced buffer, firing pin, sold it. Never thought a tube mag was as safe as detachable type. Not easy to clean.

I have owned 10-22s picked up at pawn shops that were very accurate, and seen others that were not. I own one tarted-up model that has been fun to shoot, fun to work on, and overall a nice rimfire. My factory mags have always worked well with a wide variety of ammo. Power custom hammer and trigger works well.

If you drive a Chevy and take it to a service station for an oil change, you'll probably prefer the Marlin. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty on your small-block, and get a kick out of improving performance, the 10-22 will be more enjoyable.

 

[m500'92]

If you plan on putting $500+ into the 22 and want accuracy get the 10/22 and a new barrel at least, if you want just a plain shooter get the 60, mine shoots 1/2" groups at 50 yards with the iron sights and always reliable. Best semi-auto out there i'd say.

 

[Al LaVodka]

I prefer the Ruger for the money but there is something that made the 60 the most popular in the country and they are not just reasonably accurate out of the box, but, they are a nice feeling gun too. The Ruger is definately reliable and cool whilst the Marlin is more traditional and micro-grooves old school.
Al

 

[hub]

Ok Comparing a Marlin 60 to a Ruger 10-22 is like comparing a throw away lighter to a Zip O
when a Marlin Breaks it is Junk
When and IF a Ruger Breaks the parts are readily available all over the Internet and there cheap to buy.

Are you serious? That is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard. Marlin has sold over eleven million model 60's and counting since 1960 and if you could not get replacement parts there would be junk 60's everywhere for nothing. You can get parts from any of the online stores, Numrick, Midway, gun-parts, Brownell's, ect. Not to mention, you can just call Marlin (800 544-8892) and get any parts you may need. The internal parts that can wear or cause problems in the 60 can be replaced very cheap as well, not that most of them would ever need it though.

 

[ms6852]

I own both and if money is an issue GO with the Marlin...it is more accurate out of the box. If money is not an issue go with the ruger and accessorize the heck out of it. Just remember that after a $1000 worth of accessories it is just an overaccessorized 10/22. But it is fun and addictive as hell.

 

[grimjaw]

What I've been able to glean from this old thread:

If Marlin manufactured to be as modular as the Ruger 10/22 and thus fit the same aftermarket parts from the same manufacturers, the Marlin 60 would still outshoot the Ruger 10/22.

Otherwise we aren't comparing apples to apples.

I'm not that hot after either manufacturer's current offerings considering the amount of plastic that goes into the trigger groups. I have an older Marlin 60 that shoots well enough for me to avoid sinking lots of cash into a different gun that should have shot that well in the first place. I tweak some of my motorcycles for performance with aftermarket parts, but a .22 shouldn't need it, IMHO.

 

[m500'92]

Ok Comparing a Marlin 60 to a Ruger 10-22 is like comparing a throw away lighter to a Zip O
when a Marlin Breaks it is Junk
When and IF a Ruger Breaks the parts are readily available all over the Internet and there cheap to buy.

Ok well if you want to make that comparison then I agree in some ways, the throw aways take no maintanance whereas zippos are a pain in the ***. And personally I have never had a problem with a throw away as compared to my zippo that broke within a week. All I've had is problems with my rugers and zippos so I'll keep my bics and marlins.

And people don't even buy 1022s for the Ruger itself, they buy it for the reciever to build off. If it weren't for companies building parts for it, the 60 would be even more popular than the Ruger than it already is, that alone shows that the Marlin is better.

 

[oneounceload]

When a Ruger Breaks the parts are readily available all over the internet and there cheap to buy.

Fixed that for ya - Rugers break, Marlins don't as easily.

Rugers NEED all those aftermarket products to shoot like any other gun can do right out of the box.

I have owned both and much prefer the accuracy of the Marlin, along with its utter reliability

 

[LeontheProfessional]

I am a huge fan of both companies but as far as which .22 is better that is a tough one. The marlin has a better stock trigger than the Ruger but there are many companies that do trigger jobs for the 10/22. I think a major down side to the Marlin is it does not have detachable mags and there are not near as many after market parts. I would go with the 10/22 but that is just me.

 

[I'm Kilroy]

Marlin Model 60-More accurate out of the box.

Ruger 10/22-More accurate if you have lots of $$$$$$$$$$$ lying around.

 

[dom1104]

I agree.

the model 60 is a far better gun stock accuracy wise.

My Ruger is all tricked out, I love it. but its not really largely "Ruger" anymore.

Would I have it any other way? nope.

24" Running Boar barrel, Predator stock, all kinds of trigger mods, way overscoped, 6x tri-mags, etc etc.

Its my favorite target gun by a good margin.

 

[PowerG]

I have one of each, and will follow the crowd-dollar for dollar get the Marlin. Put a decent scope on it and keep it clean (as in every time you shoot it) and it will be very accurate, and will last many years.

 

[gunsandreligion]

I have two needs for 10/22 acssesory's, one is a folding butler creek stock for on the bach of a quad, the other is soI can look mall ninja.

keep it clean (as in every time you shoot it)

have fun.

Fixed that for ya - Rugers break, Marlins don't as easily.

show me a broken ruger.I'v seen broken marlin,savage,remchesterburg,cz,cricket,S&W,colt Ect... broken. never in my life have I owned, used, heard of, or seen a broken ruger.

 

[CZguy]

show me a broken ruger.I'v seen broken marlin,savage,remchesterburg,cz,cricket,S&W,colt Ect... broken. never in my life have I owned, used, heard of, or seen a broken ruger.

I'm just not sure how to respond to that. It seems just a bit over the top.

 

[dom1104]

I have never seen a "Broken" ruger.

Extraction problems, and such like that sure, but actually broken as in throw it away? nope.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

I had both, I still have a Marlin. Shoot both and buy the one YOU like.