Marlin Model 60 Tube Fed Rimfire Rifle 60SB, 22 Long Rifle, Semi-Auto, 19 in, Laminate Walnut Stock, Stainless Finish, 14+1 Rd

Submitted By: James B. On 11/02/2013

I have had 2 model 60's since I was a kid in the seventies and eighties and am kicking myself in the butt for ever letting them go. I bought a stainless Ruger 10-22 some years ago because more aftermarket mod parts were available, but it came time to buy another firearm with my retirement present. I chose the 60 with the stainless barrel and nickle receiver, my first love, and I could have spent over $2,000 on myself. I know with a little smoothing with a whetstone on the bolt action and inside the receiver (20 min. tops) and some Frog Lube premium CLP (smells like mint and the best stuff out there now), this baby will never fail to function. Only a bad round would cause it to fail. Side by side out of the box against my 10-22, give me a choice and I'd grab the Marlin, and it's less expensive. No bolt release to modify and you don't have to modify the mag release or spend another dime for a masterpiece. If you do, purchase see through scope mounts and a decent 3x9x40 satin or black scope, depending on what you think looks better to your eyes. Then you have a simple functional firearm that only needs to be cleaned after a couple of hundred rounds. Get the stainless and it will last 100 years even near any salt water coastline. Your grandchildren's grandkids will thank you, and it's only 50 bucks more.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars]