need some information on a 22lr. model 60 micro-groove

[Friesland]

New to me Marlin Firearms model 60 micro-groove 22lr (only) w/tube under barrel magazine. Are these reliable fun to shoot and not ammo picky?

Thanks

[smak28]

They are really fun plinkers. The only issues I've had with ammo were the Aguila Colibris, but this is because they're shorter than a normal .22lr. Other than that, I've had no issues with regular .22 ammo. If you want reliability, you may want to consider bolt action .22lr, but it's not semi-auto.

[johnthomas]

I like my 10/22 better. They had them on sale at Turners for 150.00, black Friday. The model 60 seems to get fouled up pretty quick if you aren't in the habit of cleaning it often. That's just me, others may offer a different opinion.

[Friesland]

This model 60 has been around for a while (mostly in storage) and the owner is not a shooting sports kind of person.

[newbie1234]

Bought one , like it so much then bought another one, Marlin 60S & SB, don't know anything about "Marlin Firearms model 60 micro-groove 22lr".
The tubular can load 15 rds (legal in CA for more than 10rds on tubular). The only Aguilar SV FTFeed about 10% and all the others ammo are OK.
My friend had the Marlin 60, and said that "the best $160 he ever spent" . If there is anything problem with ammo, the first thing to check is "the nickel trick".
It is around $100-$150 cheaper than Ruger 10/22, but the 10/22 offer more model such as takedown, .... and you can custom 10/22. The Marlin 60 is just a very simple riffle, it's low price, and it works.

[Friesland]

how to clean this rifle

Cleaning might be a problem, tight little space. Where should I concentrate? Thanks for the heads up.

I like my 10/22 better. They had them on sale at Turners for 150.00, black Friday. The model 60 seems to get fouled up pretty quick if you aren't in the habit of cleaning it often. That's just me, others may offer a different opinion.

[SoCal Bob]

Great rifles. I have several of the Glenfield 60's (made by Marlin). You might consider buying a Spee-D-Loader, they make reloading super easy. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...-polymer-clear

The model 60 has several potential safety issues you should be aware of. Paul Harrell does a great job of demonstrating what to watch for:

[newbie1234]

>> Cleaning might be a problem, tight little space.

For me, clean the Marlin 60 is easier than the Ruger 10/22. I had the problem to drop the 10/22 recoil block in RIGHT TIME and RIGHT PLACE.
For Marlin 60, people get problem when install the trigger unit (?), the manual said very clearly that when install the trigger unit have to pull back the charging handle (the one to rack the fire arm) a little bit. But "who ?" reads the manual

[Friesland]

safety issues

Thanks and I watch Mr. Harrel

Great rifles. I have several of the Glenfield 60's (made by Marlin). You might consider buying a Spee-D-Loader, they make reloading super easy. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...-polymer-clear

The model 60 has several potential safety issues you should be aware of. Paul Harrell does a great of demonstrating what to watch for:

[Calif Hunter]

Model 60s are great and have been around a long time. For regular, not deep, cleaning, I spray the action internals with Hornady One-Shot D\Cleaner and Dry Lube. Keeps them running fine.

[Friesland]

Thanks, that I can handle. Putting back together might be a problem.

Model 60s are great and have been around a long time. For regular, not deep, cleaning, I spray the action internals with Hornady One-Shot D\Cleaner and Dry Lube. Keeps them running fine.

[Dan_Eastvale]

The model 60 is one of the easiest to correct for extraction issues, misfires, etc..Easy to replace/adjust internals... hammer spring, ejector wire, recoil spring..
10/22 easy as well.

[golfish]

I bought the deluxe modle a couple years ago, never had a problem, same for the model 75, they both shoot any LR ammo I throw at em. I prefer it over my 10/22, theres nothing like getting out to the desert, setting up your targets, pull out the guns and realize you forgot your mags.

This is my deluxe model 60 and a model 75 I picked up from GB last year, their solid guns. Its hard to beat the 10/22, so many upgrades and Ruger is a fine gun maker. I just prefer a gun that doesn't take a mag, even tho I have plenty that do.

[M1NM]

Got a model 99. I think it's the same as the 60 but with a longer barrel. It'll eat anything I feed it - but haven't tried any of the budget import ammo. I also had 4 10-22 and sold all but one. The Marlin was my first gun in 1968 so it's staying around.

[newbie1234]

I bought the deluxe modle a couple years ago, never had a problem, shoots any LR ammo I throw at it. I prefer it over my 10/22, theres nothing like getting out to the desert, setting up your targets, pull out the guns and realize you forgot your mags.

Sorry to off site.
I had two 10/22 rifles and ordered 8 extra mags, I put all 10 mags in a small bag. Went to the range bring one 10/22 and couples difference firearms and forget to bring the bag of 10/22 mags, it happened two times already. Lucky that it just a local range and I can rent the range's 10/22 just to use the mag.