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Posted: 10/18/2009 8:01:46 PM EDT
i have a new model 60fs. it's got the microgroove barrel, (not sure what that is. ). the thing is, i can't seem to find ammo that this thing likes. it stovepipes just about every mag. some FTFs. accuracy is spotty. (i thought these things were accurate)i've tried remmy golden bullets bulk, federal bulk, and cci minis. i even spent $6 on a box of eleys. so far the cci has the least jams. but the accuracy is inconsistent with all of the ammo. what gives?
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Microgrove barrel means there are 12 very narrow and closely spaced rifling grooves. It is accurate, especially so with lead bullets. The basics is that there is such a variance from bullet to bullet in outer diameter, that the microgrove will more reliably spin the round at the right speed. Works great with cheap ammo.
stovepiping? not surprised on the Eley. That is usually match ammo, which means lower power. What CCI did you use? I'd say stingers are your best bet. Otherwise, it should work fine. Try loading one less in the mag. Also, have you oiled it once you got it? Possibly oiled it too much? C'mon over to Rimfire Central. There is a whole seperate model 60 forum there. They will be able to help! http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=217 |
cci minis = mini mags. also marlin suggests that you not use hyper velocity ammo. all ammo tried had stove pipes and ftf issues. everything is cleaned and lubed w/ CLP. it wont cycle subsonic at all. in fact the subsonic doesn't even print on the target @ 50yds. i'm starting to regret the purchase of this plinker.
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Microgrove barrel means there are 12 very narrow and closely spaced rifling grooves. It is accurate, especially so with lead bullets. The basics is that there is such a variance from bullet to bullet in outer diameter, that the microgrove will more reliably spin the round at the right speed. Works great with cheap ammo. stovepiping? not surprised on the Eley. That is usually match ammo, which means lower power. What CCI did you use? I'd say stingers are your best bet. Otherwise, it should work fine. Try loading one less in the mag. Also, have you oiled it once you got it? Possibly oiled it too much? C'mon over to Rimfire Central. There is a whole seperate model 60 forum there. They will be able to help! http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=217 thanks for the info! 
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What CCI did you use? I'd say stingers are your best bet. Do NOT use CCI Stingers in a Model 60. Marlin specifically states not to use hyper-velocity .22 in the 60. I'd also visit Rimfire Central to see what could be wrong. I've never seen a Model 60 run unreliably unless it was extremely dirty. |
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The marlin 60 FS was my first model 60. I think it was a special model for a big chain sporting goods store. Mine was GOD AWFUL and there wasn't a damn thing I could do to make it work. The rear sight wouldn't stay put, I replaced the entire action bar assembly and check the extractor wire...not a damn thing would work. (I lurk at RFC a good bit, so I tried EVERYTHING).
Fast forward to today, I have a 1984 model 60 that runs like a champ. Its very accurate with all types of bulk ammo I run through it. The Remmy GB's give me light strikes but that ammo is trash anyway. I'd say sell it and get a different model 60 and never look back. |
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A properly cleaned Marlin 60 is more reliable than most, if not all 10/22's or the like.
Once it is cleaned from the initial ride home,it is actually hard to shoot enough to get it dirty enough to experience what you have described here. Only problem is that the rifle when brand new, has a known issue with the manufacturer not cleaning out the action and internals, and there are often reports of metal shavings and other debris from the manufacturing process left in the rifle. SOLUTION: Disassemble and thoroughly clean the rifle. light covering of lube on the bolt, as well as a few other moving parts. The chamber, feed ramp, and other parts of the action that come into direct contact with the cartridge should be shiny clean and dry (no lube where it could contact a cartridge). Once this is done, you will have a remarkably reliable and extremely accurate rifle. Without any add-ons, it can out-shoot a $600 10/22. If you still have problems after a thorough cleaning, contact Marlin's customer support - 800-544-8892. I've never used them for anything but ordering, but I've also never heard of a complaint from anybody who has used them. |
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Was this a brand new gun? If so, it needs to go back to Marlin.
Has it been dry-fired a lot? If so, it may have developed a little ding in the chamber that is making extraction difficult. The only model 60 I've ever had that jammed, was incredibly filthy and the buffer was broken and in pieces in the receiver, and still ran at least 75% and was accurate. Also, as mentioned above, Rem Golden bullets are quite possibly the worst .22 ammo ever made. Keep it for an emergency, but run Federal champion bulk pack or CCI mini-mags for more serious use. Good luck. |
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