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2007-09-04 08:25:22 · 15 answers · asked by allyd 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Clean it thoroughly and use .22 Long Rifle ammo from CCI.
If you and your son cannot take it apart to clean it with these instructions, perhaps the gunsmith can also teach you how to do it.
2007-09-04 12:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marlin Model 60 semi-auto .22 LR caliber ?.22 long rifle cartridges ONLY!!! Shouldn't matter solid nose or hollow point, the Marlin Model 60 should feed both with no problems as long as the gun is clean and not fouled heavily.(with the exception of Subsonic .22 ammunition)
2007-09-04 17:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need more information before we could even attempt to tell you what might be wrong. Actually the answer that suggested you clean the gun throughly was probably the best answer.
You see, Marlin makes dozens of different .22 rifles. And has been making them since early 1900. So "a 22 Marlin gun" is like saying "my car doesn't run good, what should I do?" There is no way anyone could answer a question like that.
2007-09-04 09:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go buy a new cleaning kit and a bottle of Hoppes #9 solvent, a small can of Triflon (this is in addition to the 'gun oil' included in the kit), and a LARGE amount of .22 patches.
Clean the rifle thoroughly, oil with the Triflon, and wipe the outside of metal parts with a cloth dampened in 'gun oil'.
Be sure to clean/lube the pusher spring and the follower in the magazine insert.
Test at the firing range.
If it still does not cycle the rounds properly, then take it to a gunsmith. DO NOT attempt to disassemble and repair it yourself.
2007-09-04 08:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are smaller high quality bullets. The .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum around) is very widely used now. despite the fact that if, i does no longer say it rather is way less effective. it rather is designed as a small varmint around and packs a remarkable punch for its length. you may get .22 high quality ammo it rather is scaled way down on speed and balk. If it rather isn't appropriate, then i think of the subsequent option could be an gas powered BB/Pellet gun. they have fashions that appraoch the .22 in capability and velocity. appropriate regards. Shoot competently.
2016-12-31 12:24:21 · answer #5 · answered by nussbaum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it may be a Model 60. If it's fairly new, try cleaning it REALLY well and if it still double-feeds, contact Marlin.
A double feed is where the old case doesn't get extracted from the chamber and the action tries to load another round behind it.
If this isn't the problem or if it's something other than a Model 60, please describe the problem in detail.
2007-09-04 12:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by Squiggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he using the right bullets for the gun? try, .22 long. Or it may have some thing wrong with the part which be inside, I would take it to the gunsmith to check with it. Also you did not say if it bolts action or auto! Good luck!
2007-09-04 08:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by YAMA 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Two things to try.
First, give the rifle a good cleaning.
Second, get a box of as many different .22 LR loadings as you can find. Try them to see if you can find a brand or type off ammo that is more reliable.
Doc
2007-09-04 11:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it to a good gunsmith that way you have someone else to blame in case something else goes wrong (lol)---but, as I have owned several "marlin .22s", the problem may well be that the shell ejector(s) are worn out and you will still need to take it to a good gunsmith to fix them good luck
2007-09-04 11:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by allan2uall 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rimfire automatics (pistol and rifle) can be very finicky about .22 slugs when it comes to feeding. I am assuming you have an auto. What brand of .22 ammo are you using? What velocity? High-vel? Std vel?
2007-09-04 19:47:00 · answer #10 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋