Marlin model 60

The Marlin 60 is indeed a good gun. Internet lore claims it is more accurate than the 10-22. I have not found that to be the case, I'd call it a tie. I'd also consider both to be the #1 and #2 contenders for a working mans, budget 22 semi.

The tube magazine is the 60's weak link. The magazine on either the Ruger or the Marlin is going to be the 1st thing you will wear out. With a Ruger you chunk it in the trash, buy another and keep on shooting. Not so easy on the Marlin. I have 2 that are essentially single shots because the mag tube is worn out. I could get them repaired, but I just shoot the Ruger.
 
I have never wore out a mag tube or a mag spring or broke a follower on a Marlin model 60 and I have put a lot of rounds thru several of them in the last 40 some odd years since I got my first one. I also have a 10/22 and the Marlin 60 is definitely more accurate. The Ruger is ok but it won't outshoot any of my Marlins.
 
I've lost two in my years, but like others have never seen one wear out. I can't imagine the cost difference between a bad 10/22 clip and a mag tube is much different. Last time I bought a mag tube it was around $20.
 
What I'm hearing is I can't go wrong with the marlin 60. I like mag tubes just as well as any other. I have a Henry lever and a Remington 550-1 both have tubes I have never found them to be a bother.
 
I still have the Glenfield 60 that I paid $60 for in a pawn shop in 1981, and I do feel I can shoot it more accurately than my 10/22 carbine (both currently with open sights, so sight radius probably plays a role). They are both great guns, and I enjoy them both.
 
I sold one and regretted it, so I later bought two that I keep in different locations. I can get more enjoyment value from keeping that selling them.
 
Marlin Model 60s are a good gun, but nowhere near the quality and durability of the 10/22.
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As someone who has had both of them - this is, while a nice OPINION, blatantly false. The fit and finish on my Model 60 is a lot better than the Ruger and cheap mags to cause feeding issues; with the longer barrel it is more accurate - it is NOT an Anschutz - but for plinking, small game/pest, etc. it is a great gun and I have found them to be less expensive
 
I picked up a 1968 Coast-to-Coast 40 at an auction a few years back for $65. I've always liked the Marlin bolt actions, but I do have fun with that little Model 40. I'm also not a fan of Rugers, but that is just me.
 
Just went and bought the model 60 SB..... It feels amazing and is a very handsome rifle as well. I don't really care for the orange front sight though, does anyone know of aftermarket front sights and aftermarket trigger assemblies?
 
Tech sites are wonderful on the M60.

FYI, the M60 is the greatest selling 22 rifle of all time. The Marlin 795 is in second place and the Ruger 10/22 is in third place.

A lot of people talk about the 10/22 because it's the barbie doll of the 22 rifle world (lot of accessies!) but in terms of what people buy the most of and use it as it comes out of the box, it's the marlin firearms!
 
I'm gonna break it down and clean everything real well and check for metal shaving and buts, and check the ejector wire for Nickle height ( Sticky).
 
G-Town,

I see you have been over to the Marlin Section at Rimfirecentral.com. There you will find every tweak and upgrade available for the 795/60. Personally, I think putting a Boyds stock on really makes a big difference in making those Marlins feel like a real rifle. That 60SB would look great in a colored laminate stock. Some people don't care for the added weight, but I like my Boyds stocks on my Marlins.
 
The Marlin 60

I have 3 model 60's and 2 10-22's. The 60 are my go to guns and the Rugers collect dust.

I like the slimmer profile!

I like the longer barrel!

More accurate out of the box!

I never had problem loading the rifle!

I never lost the magazine tube or dented it!

It is not the Cadillac of semi-auto's but darn close!

BTW I like the Rifle better than the 10 22's!

Any one interested in my Rugers...!
 
I still have mine, my first "real" gun, that I bought new in 1974 from Kmart for $49 (if memory serves correct). I couldn't tell you how many rounds I've put through it. Super accurate. An occasional failure-to-eject or failure-to-fire, but I think that's probably common with 22LR. Takes about a half-second to clear the FTE (I count to 10 on the FTF's). I'm amazed at how good condition it's in after all these years. If I can help it, I'll never sell it.
 

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The phrase "more bang for the buck" applies. "Better" is always subjective.

I like the marlin microgrooved barrels better than anything else in its price range. Also like their bolt 22's. I like the CZ bolt rifle too, but it was the price of three Marlin's. Worth the premium? meh.

My favorite Marlin is still my first one and its not marked 'marlin', its a glenfield branded carbine. Sentimental there, cuz I got it in 1976 with lawnmower money, and walked it through the woods a LOT.

Have had the Spee-Dee-loader (linked previously) for a few months. Made sling loops for them with a Prussic loop on each end. I sure wish I had had these loader things back in 1977. Not perfect, but much better than a quiver full of soda straws. :D

Added the Tech sights to the glenfield. Paid more for the Tech sights than the rifle, but they are a great upgrade for any rifle.
 
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I'm awfully fond of my Marlin 60. Nothing against the 10/22, but the things it does better than the Marlin aren't of great interest to me. But I must confess my Marlin has a few years under its belt and isn't precisely the same rifle being sold brand new today.
 
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