Marlin model 60 Range report

[BigAl52]

Pretty good group there Al! Can't wait to see how it does with a better scope. Not bad at all. Still have that 39A?

Yes sir Tom I still have it. Had to put a new Ejector spring in it a few years ago. Bought the gun off GB for 500.00 with a scope on it. Picked it up in Bellevue Wash when I went to my sisters back then. Kinda coincidence how it all worked out. Gun was like brand new and I wonder if the guy sold it because of the ejector issues. Works great now.

[BigAl52]

That's fine work with the Model 60, Al. I've owned a couple 60s and have also shot my friend's Marlin Papoose, which is a take-down version of the 60. I've always been impressed with the 60's accuracy for such a no frills, budget-friendly little auto. I'll take the Marlin 60 out of the box over its competitor, the Ruger 10/22 every time for accuracy. The only reason the 10/22 has become so popular is its more modular construction which created a huge market for mod parts.

Thanks NCG. Im with you Id rather load the tube on the 60 than mess with all those magazines for a 10/22. Ive owned both and would buy another 60 if I found one in great shape.

[Vaquero]

Al, I also have a Marlin model 89c, which I believe was the predecessor to the 60.
With the little 4x Weaver it is very accurate.
I should find a similar scope for the 60 and shoot them side by side.

RP

[BigAl52]

Al, I also have a Marlin model 89c, which I believe was the predecessor to the 60.
With the little 4x Weaver it is very accurate.
I should find a similar scope for the 60 and shoot them side by side.

RP

Good plan Randy. I still like shooting 22 alot. Especially breaking clay pigeons on the bank on the grasslands. Or chasing a tin can around. Then when you get really good like NCG and Bandit you can pick off 12 ga shells at 50 yards

[North Country Gal]

I'll have to find some of those 12 gauage hulls, first.

I have noticed that any used Marlin is going for some crazy price, right now, and that includes the 60s for sure. If you find one at a resonable price, grab it while you can.

[Hatchdog]

I'll have to find some of those 12 gauage hulls, first.

I have noticed that any used Marlin is going for some crazy price, right now, and that includes the 60s for sure. If you find one at a resonable price, grab it while you can.

Recently there was a M/60 on the local trader site for $300. A year ago that would have been highway robbery. Today...........

[North Country Gal]

I've seen them go for more, recently. I bet the seller will get $300.

[MuddyWaters62]

I bought a Marlin 60 model that was configured like a M1 carbine. Boy, was that a real shooter. It liked Winchester Wildcats the best. I gave that rifle to my son's boy for his 10th birthday. He was and is better hunter than both me and his dad. I had a 10/22 stainless and laminated stock that looked a whole like an updated M-1. I should have kept my Marlin and given the G'son the Ruger. I have no idea of the number of critters that Marlin has brought down. I just know that we never ran out of fresh small game.

Muddy Waters 67

[Dahliathemeh]

Looks pretty good to me Al, especially with the bulk ammo.
I have a model 60 I bought a few years ago, but
I haven't shot it very much.

RP

Vaquero, send it my way! It'll be used, and modified!

Great shooting gun! I love my 60! Just got a new Bushnell 4x32. Got it brand new at a yard sale. The guy tried to use it on a Stevens? It didn't work, he just got tired of seeing it in his safe. It looked good, and alot clearer than what was on my rifle now.

[Grunt67]

Good group, Al. A good scope & you're in business.