re: Ruger 10/22 vs Marlin Model 60.

Model 60 is the rifle you buy with a box of cheap bulk ammo take out of the box and just shoot the shite out of it.

10/22 is the rifle you buy because everyone says how awesome they are and you are never quite happy with the way it functions until you sink money into it.

I do love a good Tube fed rifle as a woods rifle. I also love my 10/22

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10/22 is the rifle you buy because everyone says how awesome they are and you are never quite happy with the way it functions until you sink money into it.

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I bought mine with the expectation that I'd be sinking money into it, so I guess I didn't have the letdown that you all are talking about.

can't speak much to the 10/22, have only shot them a few times. But my old crusty model 60 is a tack driver

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What are your thoughts on these rifles ? And which do you prefer ?

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Marlin if you plan no changes. Ruger if you're into mods.

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10/22 because of all the aftermarket support.

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The reason there is so much aftermarket support for it is because it needs it.

I much prefer my Marlin Model 6079 (the Skwirl Kill'r) or my Remington 552 over my 10/22.

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I bought a Marlin model 60 about 8 years ago and I wish i would have bough a 10/22. My action is so freaking rough it makes the gun feel like a piece of shite.

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The newer Marlins are not the same quality as the older ones made up until the 1990's.

I used to knock pine cones out of the tops of trees at 50 yards, no sweat, with iron sights. Of course, that was 20 some off years ago. I wouldn’t trade my marlin for anything, but the damn 10/22 is a fine shooting gun too.

I got mine out and gave it a good cleanin.