Marlin model 60 buffer broke

N.H. Yankee · January 27, 2005, 09:42 AM

I took my Marlin 60 22rimfire apart to clean and pieces of plastic fell out and it appears to be a buffer. There is another plastic buffer also still in one piece, I intend to get another through Brownells but am wondering what caused the first one to break. I wonder if it could be the hyper velocity 22 ammo and if the gun was not designed to handle it or is the recoil spring worn. Should I buy a new spring and is there a tougher buffer made or any other remedy. I have a funny feeling it was the Aguila hyper velocity or the stingers that killed the buffer but am not sure. Also are there any upgrades for the action or feedthroat that I may find beneficial?

tintcutter · February 2, 2005, 06:14 PM

you can get a polyurethane squeegee and cut some firmer plastic off it and make one real easy. (not a black rubber squeegee, but usually a color or clear material)

January 27, 2005, 09:42 AM	#1
N.H. Yankee Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2004 Location: Rural N.H. Posts: 1,586	Marlin model 60 buffer broke I took my Marlin 60 22rimfire apart to clean and pieces of plastic fell out and it appears to be a buffer. There is another plastic buffer also still in one piece, I intend to get another through Brownells but am wondering what caused the first one to break. I wonder if it could be the hyper velocity 22 ammo and if the gun was not designed to handle it or is the recoil spring worn. Should I buy a new spring and is there a tougher buffer made or any other remedy. I have a funny feeling it was the Aguila hyper velocity or the stingers that killed the buffer but am not sure. Also are there any upgrades for the action or feedthroat that I may find beneficial? __________________ The real danger to America is not abroad but within.. Having an open mind is a good thing, but not so open that your brains fall out! Save America, abort liberalism.

February 2, 2005, 06:14 PM	#2
tintcutter Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 207	you can get a polyurethane squeegee and cut some firmer plastic off it and make one real easy. (not a black rubber squeegee, but usually a color or clear material)