Old TexMex
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Just find one of these an be done with it.
Marlin 60 - worst rifle ever made?
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Thanks Lee for the Model # clarification. Been a long while since I was there, loose track after while. It's good to have a brain refresher!
I never much look forward to tearing one apart anymore.
Those 989M2's were a hit though and popular as ever. They were packaged with 2 magazines IIRC. Seems like a 5rd and a 10rd.
They always seemed to work well and who didn't like the looks of an M1 Carbine.
Mostly got sent back in for the rear sight being damaged or someone took the internal action all apart and it came back in a bag minus some springs.
That was common for any of the semiauto 22's. Even the 49's. People just loved to take them apart for some reason.
Out West
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I am a huge Marlin 60 fan. I also own Ruger 10/22's. My Marlins will out shoot the Rugers every day of the week. I have had the buffer break, but its a $15 part and I can do the repair myself. 1000's of rounds of fun in between buffers. Hard to get that much fun for the $150 price tag!
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williamlayton
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My sixty got plenty mad at the abuse-----I calmed her down---but she carries a grudge.
wants to know if you clean her cousin up ever once in awhile and try treating her like a lady.
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wants to know if you clean her cousin up ever once in awhile and try treating her like a lady.
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sipowicz
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I'm confused now...is it still the worst rifle ever made or does the OP need to edit the title to Worst rifle ever made for me?????
I'm just curious what shop you frequent lets you fire 3 different guns?? Did you actually buy these?
CCWKY
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I bought my model 60 new in the mid 80's. I have never had a problem with it after thousands of rounds. Havent even cleaned it 3 or 4 times other than a wipedown externally once in while. Im pleased with mine.
DeathGrip
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Just find one of these an be done with it.
Is that a Rossi?
Heres a Winchester......
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Step N. Mud
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Bought a new Marlin 60 this past summer from Academy and real pleased with it. Changed the springs to Mcarbo springs and now have a 3.5 lb. trigger pull and tested couple hundred rounds CCI standard velocity with no problems and 1/2" groups at 50 yards with a fixed 4 power Nikon.
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Joewisc
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It's the worst rifle I've ever tried. As for "made," decide for yourselves. I put it as a question, not a conclusion. I tried three of 'em and all had FTE/FTF issues.
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Joewisc
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They were used but looked to be in good condition at a gun store/pawn shop. I paid $129 for one and took it to the range. Wouldn't fire. Took it back and the owner followed me back to the range and brought 2 other Marlin 60's with him. They both worked for a few rounds, then jammed. I then followed him back to the shop and got a full refund but no apology. Took two hours out of my life. I will not shop there again.
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Grayfox
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What ammo were you using? I have a 99M1 that will jam in a heartbeat with the high velocity .22 ammo. Works like a champ and deadly accurate with standard velocity ammo.
Remember, when these were first designed most .22 ammo was standard velocity.
Remember, when these were first designed most .22 ammo was standard velocity.
Viss
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I have a Glenfield mod. 60 as well as a Marlin mod. 60. I have shot thousands of rounds through them, then my sons shot the **** out of them. They are still going strong after all these years.
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Joewisc
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Winchester bulk HP. Tried CCI's and others, didn't matter.
Old TexMex
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That SIR is a Winchester 1906 built in 1922, a factory nickel one, that appeared under the Christmas tree in1963 with my name on the tag!
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sipowicz
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I love pump guns...I have a 39A but gallery 22s are my favorite.
DeathGrip
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That SIR is a Winchester 1906 built in 1922, a factory nickel one, that appeared under the Christmas tree in1963 with my name on the tag!
That's a beauty. Merry Christmas to you.
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Worst rifle ever? LOL.
My Model 60 will shoot one tiny ragged hole at 50 yds. I have never had one issue with it minus the time I had a spring attached wrong and it wouldn't eject. I couldn't ask for a more accurate .22 out of the box. No mods needed to this thing to make it a competent tack driver.
My Model 60 will shoot one tiny ragged hole at 50 yds. I have never had one issue with it minus the time I had a spring attached wrong and it wouldn't eject. I couldn't ask for a more accurate .22 out of the box. No mods needed to this thing to make it a competent tack driver.
kendak
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got [2] model 60's that I bought new in 1961 for $38 & have put many thousands of rds through & they both will still shoot one ragged hole at 50yds with $9.95 weaver scopes ..also have [4] 10/22 that shoot good but they can't touch the Marlins...also tried a couple of 15/22 it's a good kids gun but thats all it's good for ...just bought a ded. CMMG upper for my AR & after about 10K rounds through it I think I'm gonna enjoy it ...take care
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