anyone else have one of these? i have found that i just wasted 140 bucks on a gun i really dont like, and cannot get my money back. it jams with pretty much every ammo, and i never get through one tube without a jam or a shell not ejecting all the way. mostly a shell getting stuck in the bolt on the way out. anyone else have one that actually works correctly?

I've had mine for many years, Accurate and reliable. I'd call Marlin if I was you!! Jim

I had one I put 1000s of rounds through. Generally fed it anything and just kept shooting till it would jam. Then I'd clean it and just keep feeding it more and more. Finally a good cleaning quit fixing the jams so I left it at my dad's house. After talking to a local gunsmith he said that's the way with model 60s and a few parts would have it up and shooting in no time. I didn't ask which parts though since I don't have the gun now.

Try a seriously good clean and lube. If that doesn't do it, it may need a part or two. It's a good gun. Don't worry about that. Fix it or have it fixed if it needs it and I bet you're happy with it till you forget what you paid for it.

You need to give this gun a serious cleaning!!!

I have had my model 60 since 1985 and with merely a shot of solvent and gun oil in the barrel and receiver now and then, the only jams I have EVER had from this gun was the result of old springs! I consistently run 500 rnds out of it when it makes a trip to the range with me!

Once again, if you haven't given this gun a new gun cleaning, then that is your problem. I really can't say enough good things about the 60. I shoot 3/8" to 1/2" groups at 50 yards with premium ammo in mine (usually CCI Stingers) with a Bushnell rimfire 3-9x32 scope. I think once you get this problem straightened out you will fall in love with your 60.

Welcome to the forum. Rules are simple, be nice and join in.

Most everyone summed up the problem pretty good, all new guns need a good cleaning before they are fired. If the problem persists then contact Marlin. Their are a zillion of those model 60's out there doing their duty. Perhaps you got one with a problem, but Marlin is pretty good about fixing their guns. Bottom line if your not happy with it put an add in the local papers, moneysaver's or little nickel and sell it and get something else, but keep in mind most any gun you buy new is going to need cleaned and lubricated before being shot.

thanks guys. i guess my problem was i never cleaned it before i shot it. nor me or my dad has never owned a new gun( we only have guns 50+ years old) before i posted that first post i took it apart and cleaned it. i hope it works well. thanks again guys! oh, one more thing. do you guys notice this gun has more recoil than any other 22s? i guess because its such a small thin rifle.

Nope no more or less recoil. Basically I notice the noise more than any recoil. I shoot a CZ 452 22 long rifle bolt gun with a 25.5 inch barrel and shooting next to a short barreled rifle such as the Ruger 10-22 there is a noticeable sound difference and even more so compared to shooting a 22 pistol or revolver.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/faucettb/Preditor%20masters/CZ.jpg

Ya know, I actually notice less out of it. My 7 yr old son has a Mossberg 702, and it seems to have a heavier (relatively speaking) recoil than the model 60. I attribute that to the 60 actually being wood, while the 702 is synthetic and quite a bit lighter.

I was out this week with my 60 22 . It was about 40 degrees and I had a few rounds not eject. When I noticed how slow the bolt closed I knew it was time to clean up the action. I also need to take a look at the trigger . It pulls a little hard and there is a lot of travel before it fires.

It pulls a little hard and there is a lot of travel before it fires.

thats excatly how mine is too. can you adjust that on stock triggers?

It may also be a matter of ammunition selection you are using. I bought my son one for his B'Day a couple years ago. Did all the necessary cleaning for a new rifle. I generally always use CCI MiniMags in all my .22's but figured I try some bulk stuff for him to play with. BAD DECISION! The gun jammed every 2-3 rounds. Figured it was the ammo so I tried another brand of bulk. Same problem. So I loaded it up with a tube of CC MiniMags.....problem solved.

I guess the bulk ammo is just a tad bit lighter on the powder load and it is just borderline on working the action on this gun. The more powerful MiniMag has the omph to work it consistantly. This may change over time with use but will feed it strickly the CCI's for now. Now I gotta get me a bolt .22 to use up all the dang bulk junk I bought for him!! lol

well cleaned it a few times and now it works just a tad better. but now i have a new problem. if i load it and close the bolt, and try to eject a shell by opening the bolt, it wont. the shell will stay in the chamber and it will throw the next shell right into the base of it. what is causing this? this gun is a nightmare.

well cleaned it a few times and now it works just a tad better. but now i have a new problem. if i load it and close the bolt, and try to eject a shell by opening the bolt, it wont. the shell will stay in the chamber and it will throw the next shell right into the base of it. what is causing this? this gun is a nightmare.

Did you take the bolt apart to clean? Is any of the ejector parts missing? For some reason the bolt assembly must not be hooking the base of the round.

You may also have some "gunk" built up in the ejector detent on the side of the action which is holding the ejector out and not allowing it to hook onto the casing???

Did you take the bolt apart to clean? Is any of the ejector parts missing? For some reason the bolt assembly must not be hooking the base of the round.

You may also have some "gunk" built up in the ejector detent on the side of the action which is holding the ejector out and not allowing it to hook onto the casing???
it doesnt look like it. although i dont remember what i looked like before. i dont see anything that would be stopping it from gripping it

Very possible that you could have an extractor problem ... Nonetheless, I fall in to favor with all the recommendations for a thorough cleaning.

Here is a pretty good guide for disassembly:

http://www.castbullet.com/misc/m60.htm

Best of luck, as you have a very reliable little rifle there.

"Ridge"

anyone else have one of these? i have found that i just wasted 140 bucks on a gun i really dont like, and cannot get my money back. it jams with pretty much every ammo, and i never get through one tube without a jam or a shell not ejecting all the way. mostly a shell getting stuck in the bolt on the way out. anyone else have one that actually works correctly?I've had a 60 for years,some foreign made aguila ammo wouldn't feed in it so I stayed with Federal ,Remington & CCI.I bought a japanese made Browning semiauto it's fun to shoot ,my grandsons like it ,I also have a Midway Jeff Cooper Special 10-22 conversion using a SS receiver & the added match grade barrel plus full size Fajen laminated stock it came with a BSA Red Dot Scout Scope mount it's a tack driver that my grandsons enjoy shooting.

I have two semi auto Marlin 22 rifles one is a Mdl 60 and a Ruger 10-22 T rifle. The two Marlin rifles I own were a wast of money. There are a lot of after market parts for the Ruger to make them into tack drivers. I have never seen any info on how to tune up the six pound trigger pull on any Marlin 22 rifles while there are well written instructions on tuning the 10-22 trigger.

tuck2:

Go to www.rimfirecentral.com (http://www.rimfirecentral.com)

Click on "forums", then click on "Marlin" ... There is a "Sticky" at the top of the Marlin page ... This thread will lead you right through trigger lightening alterations on the Model 60.

These alterations are somewhat involved, and therefore may not be worth your time. Nonetheless, I have found this info to be worthwile.

You are most correct in that there are many aftermarket adaptations for the 10/22 ... Still in all, the Marlin 60 filled a nich market for an affordable little semi-auto .22 ... I really like mine.

BTW, (concerning the Marlin 60) it is recommended by the manufacturer to avoid the hyper-velocity ammunition, such as CCI Stingers etc, but the CCI Mini-Mag should work just fine.

Accuracy? ... My 60s will do at or better than 1" at 50 yards ... Not bad for an elcheapo ... LOL

"Ridge"

My model 60 is 23 years old, and it loves the hyper-velocity stuff. I mostly use Stingers and velocitors for it. go figure.

I haven't had the troubles some of you are describing. Mine has functioned flawlessly since I got it for Christmas in 1985, when I was 10. Guess I am luckier than most.

Good Steward:

Glad to hear that you have experienced good results with the hyper-velocity ammo.

Basically, all I was saying is that the manufacturer recommends against those types of ammo ... I think their recommendation has to do with the "plastic" buffer mechanism, and the "soft" aluminum carrier /feeder ramp.

I have shot some of the "hyper" stuff through mine, but by and large, I get better accuracy with the standard high velocity ammo.

"Ridge"

Have had 2 and both good and reliable.

Hello fellows
I picked up a Mod 60 last week from Wal-mart. If I could have felt the trigger pull in the store I would not have got it. But I did. I put a cheap Tasco 3X9 scope on it and a sling. The trigger pull was so hard that with the scope and all on it. I could pick the rifle up by the trigger and it would not go off:(. Any way I went to Rimfirecentral and read about reducing the trigger pull on it. I didn't want to do it because it was brand new but I knew I could not stand the pull as it was. So I sat down last night and went throu it. Polished it here and there and cut 1 coil from the hammer spring. I have to say I am very pleased with it now. It still has alot of take up but the pull is much better and it breaks clean. I got a box of Winny Xperts and hope to get to shoot it some today. If this rain ever stops. I hope I don't get a lot of FTFs because of cutting the spring. We will see. If its does ok next up will be refinishing the stock. Great forum by the way.:)

Hawkeye ... Keep us posted on your range results ... I modified the triggers on my M60s, and so far, no malfunctions.