jad0110
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First off, I love 22s. Cheap, easy to shoot and the guns that fire them don't usuallly need cleaning as frequently.
Second, I really love my CZ-452 Trainer. I choose the CZ first and foremost because it feels more like a centerfire rifle. That is why I've had my eye on Marlin Model 60s for some time, as they feel a lot more substantial in my hands than some other competing rimfire autos.
Wal-Mart has NIB 60s for $157. Cool, but I figured I could pay less for a used one with more character. I found a Pawn Shop 10 minutes from my house that I had never known about, and was surprised to find that they had two Model 60s, one of which was a Glenfield.
I asked the owner how much, and he replied "$60 for the Glenfield and $65 for the Marlin"
. I looked both over very carefully and chose the $65 Marlin, made in 1980 as it was in a little better shape. It has minor pitting, and a dime sized rust spot just below the front sight base on the side of the barrel, but was in good shape overall. Sweet!
As a side note, this same Pawn Shop got another Model 60 in even nicer than the one I selected, one with a Tasco 4 x 15 scope mounted for $75. I know, the scope isn't worth much, but still.
I detail stripped the gun, which was very easy, to find that it was probably last cleaned in 1980, but it cleaned up very nice.
I got out to the range with it last weekend and validated the superb accuracy of Marlin's Microgroove barrel. My shoulders were stiff and sore from doing garage projects, so I was not at my best, but still managed slightly more than a quarter sized group shooting prone and kneeling from 25 yds with the stock irons. The ammo I used was cheap Wallie World Federal Bulk Pack. I was able to pop the tops off 20 oz and 2 liter bottle pretty reliably as well. And dropping 18 rounds down the tube with no magazines to loose track of made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The stock feels nice and solid in my hands. The trigger breaks fairly cleanly, but there is more grittiness in the pull than my CZ, but it's not objectionable.
What a great little rifle! Hard to believe that a $65 gun can be this much fun! I was giggling like a school girl the whole time, grinning from ear-to-ear. I honestly don't know which is my favorite, the CZ or the 60, but I can say that I will NEVER part with either. If there is anyone looking for an inexpensive, accurate, simple to use semi auto 22LR, I highly recommend the Marlin or Glenfield Model 60.
Magazines? We don't need no stinking magazines!
Second, I really love my CZ-452 Trainer. I choose the CZ first and foremost because it feels more like a centerfire rifle. That is why I've had my eye on Marlin Model 60s for some time, as they feel a lot more substantial in my hands than some other competing rimfire autos.
Wal-Mart has NIB 60s for $157. Cool, but I figured I could pay less for a used one with more character. I found a Pawn Shop 10 minutes from my house that I had never known about, and was surprised to find that they had two Model 60s, one of which was a Glenfield.
I asked the owner how much, and he replied "$60 for the Glenfield and $65 for the Marlin"
. I looked both over very carefully and chose the $65 Marlin, made in 1980 as it was in a little better shape. It has minor pitting, and a dime sized rust spot just below the front sight base on the side of the barrel, but was in good shape overall. Sweet!As a side note, this same Pawn Shop got another Model 60 in even nicer than the one I selected, one with a Tasco 4 x 15 scope mounted for $75. I know, the scope isn't worth much, but still.
I detail stripped the gun, which was very easy, to find that it was probably last cleaned in 1980, but it cleaned up very nice.
I got out to the range with it last weekend and validated the superb accuracy of Marlin's Microgroove barrel. My shoulders were stiff and sore from doing garage projects, so I was not at my best, but still managed slightly more than a quarter sized group shooting prone and kneeling from 25 yds with the stock irons. The ammo I used was cheap Wallie World Federal Bulk Pack. I was able to pop the tops off 20 oz and 2 liter bottle pretty reliably as well. And dropping 18 rounds down the tube with no magazines to loose track of made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The stock feels nice and solid in my hands. The trigger breaks fairly cleanly, but there is more grittiness in the pull than my CZ, but it's not objectionable.
What a great little rifle! Hard to believe that a $65 gun can be this much fun! I was giggling like a school girl the whole time, grinning from ear-to-ear. I honestly don't know which is my favorite, the CZ or the 60, but I can say that I will NEVER part with either. If there is anyone looking for an inexpensive, accurate, simple to use semi auto 22LR, I highly recommend the Marlin or Glenfield Model 60.
Magazines? We don't need no stinking magazines!
