Looking for a "nicer" 22LR rifle for 11 year old son...

[IXFE]

The deed is done!



Marlin 60SS
Nikon 3-9x40 BDC Rimfire
Harris Bipod

In the end, this was the rifle I had my sights on; I just needed to handle one in person... After finding one in stock, it did not disappoint.

Special shout out to the guys working the gun counter at Sportsman's Warehouse is Hillsboro. They spent a lot of time with me, answered my questions, mounted all the gear, bore sighted the scope, etc. etc. I will definitely be back!

 

[BlindedByScience]

Excellent choice...!! Same scope I have on my 10-22, I think you're really going to like the Nikon. Well done...!!

 

[lucky guy]

Still can't find that Marlin. I think I want to touch one before ordering one sight unseen.

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I bought the Marlin 60SS for my daughter years ago. After some time working on the trigger it was fine, very accurate. The trigger was originally about 7# and felt like it had a piece of 60 grit sandpaper stuck in it. I think Marlin has upgraded the triggers on them but it's worth holding one to be sure.

 

[IXFE]

I bought the Marlin 60SS for my daughter years ago. After some time working on the trigger it was fine, very accurate. The trigger was originally about 7# and felt like it had a piece of 60 grit sandpaper stuck in it. I think Marlin has upgraded the triggers on them but it's worth holding one to be sure.

Yeah, we've had the Marlin a few months now and have put several hundred rounds through it. Love everything about it except the trigger, which is terrible.

I called Rich's Gun Shop to see if they could fix that. They said no.

Does anybody else know of a good, local gunsmith who's not afraid to work on a Marlin 60 trigger?

 

[IronMonster]

Browning SA22 ........no modifications required.

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One of the first guns my pop bought me (him) was a Belgian Browning SA22. It was not long before I had a 10/22 though because the Browning started to show signs of my 12 year old activity's. Its still in my dads safe, I hope someday it comes home to me.

 

[Joe13]

Yeah, we've had the Marlin a few months now and have put several hundred rounds through it. Love everything about it except the trigger, which is terrible.

I called Rich's Gun Shop to see if they could fix that. They said no.

Does anybody else know of a good, local gunsmith who's not afraid to work on a Marlin 60 trigger?

Bummer. I have 2, one from the early 80's and one from the mid 90's. They both have great triggers.

 

[IXFE]

Bummer. I have 2, one from the early 80's and one from the mid 90's. They both have great triggers.

Take the word "terrible" with a grain of salt. It's all in the eye of the beholder. Most of my trigger time is spent on Kimbers and Savage (accu-trigger).

 

[Joe13]

Ahh. I'm sure that would make a difference. I'm just a plinker.

 

[BaronVonEvil]

Hi IXFE,
If you can't find anyone in the neighborhood to help with the Marlin 60, you might want to visit Rimfire Central site. They have allot of good info about .22's, .17's and others . They also feature threads related to different brands of rifles and pistols.

Here is the link to the Marlin thread for semi autos :http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=217

They have quite a few links about how others have sorted out the triggers on their Mdl 60's. As always proceed with caution and thoroughly test the function of the safety and trigger after any work has been done.

Hope this helps

B.

 

[boogerhook]

Henry makes some very nice .22s
http://www.henryrifles.com/henry-rifles/

Also HK 416 (both in pistol or rifle) are nice solid choices (think variable length pull for a young shooter)
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[Lilhigbee]

Beware of the Marlin Model 60!! They breed like rabbits. I have six now and only remember getting three.

 

[twowheels]

CZ 452 or 455, awesome rifles.

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The CZs are killer. My lh 452 american with a timney trigger drives tacks.