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My Marlin 60 was the very first firearm given to me; so ~40 years old now. Until a few months ago, it sat unfired for more than 25 years.
After a thorough cleaning and lube job, I fired it and tested several ammo types. The bullets flew everywhere. At 50 yards, I would get one hit near target center and the next round would be 8+ inches away. It didn't seem to matter if I used Federal 36GR JHP, Blazer 40GR LRN, Aguila Standard Velocity 40GR, Aguila High Velocity 40GR, Golden Bullets, etc. Same/similar.
I've changed scopes, mounts, etc. The latest set up consists of an overkill Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9X40! Same/similar results.
I questioned ME as the issue. But I've been firing using Caldwell bag rests; when I fire my AR using these rests, I group 1-2 MOA at 100 yards using cheap Wolf Poly. So, it ain't me . Plus, my friend experience the same on the Marlin, and he's a decent shot like me.
Thoughts on how to improve the rifle's accuracy? Or, should I mount this atop the dining room threshold and put away "as an antique"?
After a thorough cleaning and lube job, I fired it and tested several ammo types. The bullets flew everywhere. At 50 yards, I would get one hit near target center and the next round would be 8+ inches away. It didn't seem to matter if I used Federal 36GR JHP, Blazer 40GR LRN, Aguila Standard Velocity 40GR, Aguila High Velocity 40GR, Golden Bullets, etc. Same/similar.
I've changed scopes, mounts, etc. The latest set up consists of an overkill Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9X40! Same/similar results.
I questioned ME as the issue. But I've been firing using Caldwell bag rests; when I fire my AR using these rests, I group 1-2 MOA at 100 yards using cheap Wolf Poly. So, it ain't me . Plus, my friend experience the same on the Marlin, and he's a decent shot like me.
Thoughts on how to improve the rifle's accuracy? Or, should I mount this atop the dining room threshold and put away "as an antique"?