Ruger 10/22 vs Marlin 60

[jdewolf]

I'm looking to pickup a cheap plinker while I wait for a damn Marlin XS7 .308 to come in stock

From what I've read the Marlin 60 is damn reliable. I don't like the tube, however using something like the Spee-D-Loader can alleviate that problem.

I haven't read too many bad things about 10/22's as well. It wins hands down in the "aftermarket" department. I wouldn't mind tossing on a new stock on the mighty 10/22... that way it can look like a mighty assault rifle [joke].

Marlin 60 - Plain and damn reliable?
10/22 - Moddable, and maybe slightly less reliable?

Any opinions or first hand knowledge would be appreciated.

[ae13291]

or get a marlin 795. dirt cheap and is a real good shooter and is a updated version model 60

[ae13291]

and is magazine fed 10 (rounder)

[jdewolf]

CRAP DON'T ADD MORE TO THE EQUATION!

[Bongos]

I went 597, 10/22, sig522, GSG..... now I'm back to the 10/22... still have a Sig522 though. My 10/22 is tricked out and does better than moa at 100 yards, Sig522 is great out to 75 yards, it takes a dump and de-stabilizes at 100yards.

My pick is 10/22

[ErikTheRed]

Cheap plinker? Mossberg 702 Plinkster. I got mine brand new with a mounted 4x20 scope for $125 just about 8 months ago. It shoots damn good and is quite accurate. Best deal goin' on a cheap plinker .22lr, IMO.

[RT13]

10/22 is still king of .22 rifles.

[caoboy]

60/795 if you don't want to have to upgrade your gun, and next time post in the rimfire section y0!

[jeffrice6]

Who ever said the 10/22 wasn't reliable? 1000's of rounds through mine & never 1 problem. Not one!
The only thing I've seen with brand new 10/22's is that their recoil spring is pretty stiff so you have to use high velocity shells during break in or clip a few coils........Either way, GTG.
& the 10/22 need no mods, they work perfect as designed

Can you tell I love the old 10/22

[jdewolf]

60/795 if you don't want to have to upgrade your gun, and next time post in the rimfire section y0!

Well F' me in the *** and call me Sally. My bad I didn't notice it on the list, that's definitely my bad on that one.

As for everyone else, thank you for your opinions and experience. And sorry for posting this in the wrong section

[caoboy]

Well F' me in the *** and call me Sally. My bad I didn't notice it on the list, that's definitely my bad on that one.

As for everyone else, thank you for your opinions and experience. And sorry for posting this in the wrong section

My bro just spit out orange juice reading your response, all good! Lot of good info on both the 10/22 and 60/795 (same gun, one is tube, other is mag fed)

[Killawhale415]

I have an old marlin 60 from the 60's and it still shoots like a dream.

[Annonymous]

I have both a Marlin model 60 and a Ruger 10/22.

I say go with the Ruger, they really are the best. Even if you don't go with aftermarket stuff it's still a great gun.

Either gun will be great though. You really can't go wrong.

[ae13291]

go get a marlin 795 from turners for $110 on sale right now. i shoot hyper velocity ammo through the thing with no problems.

[generalpetres]

as ae13291 said get the marlin 795 i have 2 and love em. Shoots good love the bolt lock back on last round. Have shot probably 1000+ rounds through mine so far and haven't cleaned them yet and they show no signs of stopping.