Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant is here, but it's not Smyth Buster Tuesday or Quick Tip Wednesday. He's here to show us around the Marlin Model 60 semi-auto, .22 LR, tubular magazine fed rifle. Introduced in 1960 (of course!), the Model 60 is an update on Marlin's Model 99, with different scope mounting provisions and a stock made of birch vs the Model 99's walnut. Over the years, Marlin made some changes, including upgrades to the feed throat / ejector assembly. The bolt catch added to the triggerguard has led to some unnecessary visits to the gunsmith.... Caleb explains - and offers a word of caution about the magazine tube. The Model 60 has come with a lot of front sight options, though a simple rear leaf sight with elevator is standard. In recent years, a synthetic stock also has been an option. The Model 60 is popular with south Louisiana sugarcane farmers. You'll be surprised at one task they use it for! How many folks reading this grew up with a Model 60?
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Marlin Model 60: How To Make It Run Like New!
Every gun owner has a gun that stands out to them for one reason or another. The Marlin Model 60 is one of those guns for me as it was the first 22 rifle I handled and shot. It's a fantastic 22 rifle but there is one part on the Model 60 that can be overlooked that can be quite problematic if not kept clean. In this video, I show you how to clean and what to look for in order to keep your Model 60 running like new!
