Marlin model 60--good?

270 · June 17, 2011, 12:37 PM

I have a Marlin model 60, 22 LR semi-automatic. Have had some jamming problems with it but gunsmith replaced extractor. Also had some 22 ammo that would not fire with very good firing pin indentation. I'm told that's due to bad ammo.

I think the gun's fine now but I know if I use certain ammo I'll have a misfire problem about every 12-14 shots. Premium ammo seems to do fine.

Have some of you guys had good luck with this gun? Don't know whether to sell it or keep it.

270

Scorch · June 17, 2011, 12:41 PM

Marlin Model 60s are a cheap, reliable gun, with very few issues typically. They are very simple, and this accounts for their reliability. They are not a great gun, but they are fun and cheap. If it breaks, trade it`in towards a new one, it will be cheaper than fixing it.

mrbro · June 17, 2011, 02:00 PM

My 1971 vintage 60 ran like a clock until I flat wore some parts out. Now I'm waiting for the parts to be available again so i can resurrect it.

g.willikers · June 17, 2011, 02:00 PM

It could be the hammer - mainspring.
They're cheap and easy to replace.
Or maybe the firing pin just needs a good cleaning.
Or even replacing if the nose is worn.
Parts are easily found and very inexpensive for these.
They are such a good little gun, it would be a shame to give up on it.

troy_mclure · June 17, 2011, 02:30 PM

i just replaced all the springs in my marlin 60. i was having ejection issues, after well over 100k rounds thru it.

the marlin 60 is also one of the most accurate semi autos out of the box(in its general price range).

also mine hates remington golden bullet bulk pack. i get about 1 in 10 ftf from it.

Micropterus · June 17, 2011, 07:29 PM

I bought a brick of Remington Thunderbolts and I get quite a few misfires with them in my Model 60 - and boy, are they dirty. I shoot CCI MiniMags exclusively now. No problems, clean, highly reliable.

Clark · June 19, 2011, 12:12 AM

I think at one time there were more Marlin 60 22 rifles being sold than all other brands and models combined.

I only see 10 or 20 at gun shows, but world wide, they were very popular.

model18 · June 19, 2011, 04:08 AM

mine likes Fed Auto Match ammo from WalMart. Very accurate and reliable in my '75 Model 60

June 17, 2011, 12:37 PM	#1
270 Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2010 Posts: 126	Marlin model 60--good? I have a Marlin model 60, 22 LR semi-automatic. Have had some jamming problems with it but gunsmith replaced extractor. Also had some 22 ammo that would not fire with very good firing pin indentation. I'm told that's due to bad ammo. I think the gun's fine now but I know if I use certain ammo I'll have a misfire problem about every 12-14 shots. Premium ammo seems to do fine. Have some of you guys had good luck with this gun? Don't know whether to sell it or keep it. 270

June 17, 2011, 12:41 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Marlin Model 60s are a cheap, reliable gun, with very few issues typically. They are very simple, and this accounts for their reliability. They are not a great gun, but they are fun and cheap. If it breaks, trade it`in towards a new one, it will be cheaper than fixing it. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 17, 2011, 02:00 PM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	It could be the hammer - mainspring. They're cheap and easy to replace. Or maybe the firing pin just needs a good cleaning. Or even replacing if the nose is worn. Parts are easily found and very inexpensive for these. They are such a good little gun, it would be a shame to give up on it. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

June 17, 2011, 02:30 PM	#5
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	i just replaced all the springs in my marlin 60. i was having ejection issues, after well over 100k rounds thru it. the marlin 60 is also one of the most accurate semi autos out of the box(in its general price range). also mine hates remington golden bullet bulk pack. i get about 1 in 10 ftf from it. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

June 17, 2011, 07:29 PM	#6
Micropterus Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 306	I bought a brick of Remington Thunderbolts and I get quite a few misfires with them in my Model 60 - and boy, are they dirty. I shoot CCI MiniMags exclusively now. No problems, clean, highly reliable. __________________ Regards, Rowland

June 17, 2011, 02:00 PM	#3
mrbro member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Posts: 195	My 1971 vintage 60 ran like a clock until I flat wore some parts out. Now I'm waiting for the parts to be available again so i can resurrect it.

June 19, 2011, 12:12 AM	#7
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	I think at one time there were more Marlin 60 22 rifles being sold than all other brands and models combined. I only see 10 or 20 at gun shows, but world wide, they were very popular. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

June 19, 2011, 04:08 AM	#8
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	mine likes Fed Auto Match ammo from WalMart. Very accurate and reliable in my '75 Model 60

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