Marlin Model 60

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PhOnEpHrEaK

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#1
I recently was given a model 60 by my old boss. He said it hasnt been shot or loaded in 20+ years, but last time he shot it ran pefectly.

Tody I load it thinking I'm going to have a little fun, goto chamber a round, misfeed! I eject the round attempt to chamber the next round misfeed! out of all 15 rounds, only one fed properly, any ideas what the problem could be? I have never had experience with this model so I honestly don't now much about it.
 
#3
Re: Marlin Model 60

They usually run pretty well.
I think if it hasn't been used in a long time, the oil last used could have "varnished" up and made things a little sticky.

Any time a gun has been stored for an extended period, it is a good idea to swab out the bore, clean up the moving parts and re-lubricate. I have found that after mine has been stored a long time between firing things can get a little sticky from the oils losing some of their more volitile components.

Also for a 22 auto loader, especially a tube feed, i would recommend a rounded nose copper washed or dry-lubed bullet.
CCI minimag would be a good place to start, or Federal bulk-pack.

For most auto-loaders and my Marlin 60, pull the charge handle back crisply, and let it go. i.e. don't rob the energy from the spring. If that doesn't put the first round into battery, then carefully guide the first round into the chamber, and see if it will auto-load properly upon firing. Once functioning, I would "warm it up" i.e. mag-dump to warm the parts and oils for good distribution of lubricant.

Also check rimfire central as I have found them to be a very good source of information.

Best of luck, it should be a good shooter - I like mine.
 
#4
Re: Marlin Model 60

Might want to check the tube spring in the follower as well. If it is weak or gummed up, rounds won't get a good push, especially the last few. I use to have to hold mine over the trash can and blow out the action with break free once a year to get the crud out of mine from the cheap Federal Bulk pack ammo. Felt like sand in the action by years end. Mine outshoots my more expensive 10/22 and my T/C contender carbine barrel. Good little cheap rifles.
 
#5
Re: Marlin Model 60

Not convinced it is the "cheap Federal bulk pack" as all .22 is pretty dirty, certainly some more than others. However getting it that dirty is a badge of honor in that it shows it gets a significant number of rounds.

My buddy used to manage a local pawn shop, and they wouldn't take a Marlin 60. People would always bring them back and complain they didn't work right, or they just couldn't sell them. I never could understand that, because with just a little bit of care and cleaning they work great.

+1 on the brake cleaner spray - great for hosing out areas that are a PITA to take apart and re-assemble. I recommend CLP for lubing the action and springs. I have found it to be less likely to get sticky over time.
 
#7
Re: Marlin Model 60

Just a side note as I have seen people try and load a semi many times letting the
bolt move forward slowly by holding onto the charging handle. Pull it to the rear and
let it go, just the same as if the gun had fired a round and chambered the
next.

After you clean it good don't over tighten the action screws. I've seen some stocks
that the inletting allowed the receiver to twist slightly causing the bolt to
move slowly mid stroke causing feed problems.


Other then that the above post should have you covered.



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#8
Re: Marlin Model 60

Yeah mine does this occasionally - that's the indicator it's time to clean.

If you are using a hot ammo - back off a bit, the 60 does not prefer super hot ammo...

Polish the feed ramp, clean the bolt face area, it should be square in there not round - probably 20 years of crud built up in there.


I have 2 that are 30+ years old and they shoot sweet but after 5-10 years of no cleaning they start to act that way.
 
#9
Re: Marlin Model 60

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HotRod9mm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a side note as I have seen people try and load a semi many times letting the
bolt move forward slowly by holding onto the charging handle. Pull it to the rear and
let it go, just the same as if the gun had fired a round and chambered the
next.

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</div></div>

It turned out it was my lack of experience with the weapon because it still did it after I cleaned it until I read this post.. I was being too gentle letting the bolt forward thanks everybody!
 
#10
Re: Marlin Model 60

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PhOnEpHrEaK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HotRod9mm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a side note as I have seen people try and load a semi many times letting the
bolt move forward slowly by holding onto the charging handle. Pull it to the rear and
let it go, just the same as if the gun had fired a round and chambered the
next.

cool.gif
</div></div>

It turned out it was my lack of experience with the weapon because it still did it after I cleaned it until I read this post.. I was being too gentle letting the bolt forward thanks everybody! </div></div>

Pull that bitch back and let her go!
 
#11
Re: Marlin Model 60

I love the Marlin Model 60. It was my first rifle and now i own 6 of them. Pretty easy/cheap rifle to collect with lots of different model names that were sold in department stores and auto part stores back in the day. One of mine is a Foremost which I believe is from JC Pennys. Shoot great, plenty of capacity in the magazine for the old ones. Funny how New Jersey considers it an assault rifle.
 
#13
Re: Marlin Model 60

I got to shoot her today now I see why everybody loves them ran flawlessly except for the 5 year old remmy bulk ammo doesn't seem to like that too much 5 misfires with that, but changed ammo everything was good to go!!!
 
#15
Re: Marlin Model 60

I just posted in another thread about the crap I found in a 10-22 rifle I had. The rifle had not been cleaned in YEARS. Jeeze, I shot boxes of ammo through my rimfires and just wiped them down and locked them up. The .22 rimfire rifles need cleaning, too!

Clean the gunk off the parts and dry them. Brush on some good gun oil or CLP and spray the parts off with an air hose. What is left after the blow off is perfect for lubrication!

Try cleaning and lubing the rifle and it will become reliable again.

Flash
 
#17
Re: Marlin Model 60

I've had a Marlin Mod 65 "Golden 50" for 20 years or so and keeping it clean and using the right ammo has been essential. I have the best luck with Federal bulk and Remington Thunderbolts, Rem Golden Bullets, CCI's, and just about everything else results in numerous misfires and FTF/FTE's. Clean it, then clean it again.
 
#19
Re: Marlin Model 60

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've put no fewer than 25,000 rounds down the tube and, amazingly, I have never had a FTF or FTE. I've also never done any cleaning beyond a swipe or three of a bore snake and a swab through the action. </div></div>
Bullshit. Every brick of .22 ammo has it's share of duds.
 
#20
Re: Marlin Model 60

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Varmint Poontang</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've put no fewer than 25,000 rounds down the tube and, amazingly, I have never had a FTF or FTE. I've also never done any cleaning beyond a swipe or three of a bore snake and a swab through the action. </div></div>
Bullshit. Every brick of .22 ammo has it's share of duds. </div></div>

Let me qualify my statement. I have not had a FTF/FTE that <span style="font-style: italic">I can remember</span> (which is not to say that it has never happened).
 
#24
Re: Marlin Model 60

I love the 60. They are one of the most reliable, most accurate, and most inexpensive rifles on the market. Generally, if one experiences less than perfect performance, they are suffering from one of two problems:

1. No cleaning in a long time. The 60 is so inexpensive, many people tend to treat it like dirt - thinking "hey, it was only a $75 gun, so if it ever fails, I can just buy a new one." Talk about speaking a prophecy! Any firearm neglected enough will eventually fail.

2. Never had the original grit cleaned out of it. Marlin's manufacturing process can occasionally leave small particles of steel and other substances behind in the action. All Marlins should be cleaned before initial use to remove this debris.

Occasionally, a 60 will need a new feed ramp or bolt. Sometimes a new spring or tube follower. All of these are under $40, so a cheap repair can keep the gun for multiple generations.
 
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