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Offline lil_hunter12

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« on: February 26, 2006, 03:01:31 PM »
this is a all around good rifle from a coon hunters perspective with just 1 fault it jams to much has any1 else had this problem with this rifle if so how do u fix it. thx ahead for ur info
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2006, 06:32:50 PM »
I don't have a 60 but this may help .

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123327&highlight=model+60+jamming

And if that don't help you mite try a search there for more info .
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2006, 08:49:32 AM »
The main thing to do to keep these accurate rifles from jamming is to clean them every 250 to 300 shots depending on how dirty the fouling is from the ammo you're using.  Don't put any more than a trace of lube on the bolt, if any at all. Powder residue will mix with it and make the bolt sluggish. There's no need to take the lower action assembly apart to clean it.  Just blast it with Gun Scrubber and lube all the places where there is metal to metal contact.  Try to not bend the bolt recoil spring too much.  If you do, and you will, bend it back pretty straight and reuse it.
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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2006, 05:39:10 PM »
I used to use mine for when I ran dogs years ago. Mine always worked but, I always cleaned it good to.

John
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2006, 09:13:26 AM »
myn was bought used the other day and when we shot it to sight it in it jammed on the first shot. also it was very clean when we bought it
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2006, 11:12:37 AM »
sometimes it's just the ammo you use. different brands will or will not jam and shoot to different points of aim.

-Matt
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2006, 10:33:18 AM »
we had been shooting cheap federals but we figured it out we tried some cheap remingtons it doesnt jam anymore.
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2006, 01:57:22 PM »
Mine would jam if I shot the Remington ammo . It really dirtied up the mechanism . Shooting American eagle (Federal) cleared up my problem .
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2006, 09:08:54 PM »
Keeping it clean is mandatory, but alot of times the ammo is at fault. .22's are notoriously picky about the ammo they like. Some will feed anything, but most have definate favorites. If you're having jamming problems with one brand, and the gun is clean, try another until you find the one the gun likes. CCI MiniMags are a good place to start.
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Marlin 60's ARE widespread,and good guns,
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2006, 02:38:22 PM »
I've had several.
 But,the ammo choice IS critical.
 One I was shooting about 1980 with Winchester Wildcats blew up and I am still thinking that the bolt was blocked open somewhat by fouling.It cracked across the top of the reciever.I trashed it I think.
 So I would stick with jacketed bullets in it.
 Just my 2 cents on it. :D
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2006, 01:54:52 PM »
A friend brought his up to camp for some plinking. His jammed awfuly bad with Winchester bulk. Switched to federal bulk and all was fine. I shot up his ammo in my Henery which couldn't care less.
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2006, 08:13:14 AM »
first, i would clean the heck out of it. then use a synth moly type oil onthe action, bolt, receiver. let it sit in a couple of days, in the heat, soak it in.  then cycle the action about 1 million times by hand.  Last but not least, try several types of ammo to find the one it likes.
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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2006, 01:13:11 PM »
we figured out y it jammed we were using the wrong ammo. we bought a box of remingtons and havent had a problem since
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« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2006, 03:08:39 PM »
Quote from: lil_hunter12
we figured out y it jammed we were using the wrong ammo. we bought a box of remingtons and havent had a problem since

  thats good, try to get similar headed bullets, for a couple of bricks worth of shooting.  then , after couple thou rounds, try to see if other bullet now works, or something with a diff tip on it.
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Re: marlin model 60
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2007, 03:29:40 PM »
Got to keep them insides really clean on the model 60
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Re: marlin model 60
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2007, 03:03:28 PM »
I realize this is a rather extreme thing to do, but I got tired of cleaning my model 60 rifles so I milled the ejection port up to the base of the barrel and drilled two 1/8" holes on the left side to direct powder residue out of the action instead of down into it. Works as planned.  Pictures are after 500 shots without cleaning.
Ejection port:

Left side:
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Re: marlin model 60
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2007, 04:10:19 PM »
 I had a Model 60 about 23 years ago that I was shooting Winchester Wildcats in,I didn't clean it too often and it eventually accumulated so much grime in the chamber/bolt slide area that it stuck open somewhat and when I pulled the trigger it "blew" and cracked the top of the cast reciever.
 Still they are great guns,i just wish they had not addedthe extra bolt release.
 Jeff.
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Re: marlin model 60
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2007, 06:17:07 AM »
It sounds like the disconnecter that keeps the rifle from firing unless the bolt is close to fully closed stuck down. I've never heard of this happening, but it's a real possibility with a very crudded up gun.
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