05 December 2013, 07:02
TEANCUMModel 60 Marlin/Rem factory waranty work.
I bought a model 60 blued with the laminated stock and was getting used to it after putting a scope on it. It started to have troubles with the bolt not closing completely, failure to extract, and firing out of battery. The last problem was a real attention getter.
I called the service center in NY and after explaining the firing out of battery I could sense their concern. They emailed me a prepaid label and they had the rifle in shop for 3 days. It just came back from New York and the only time consuming factor was the back and forth from Idaho to NY on UPS.
The rifle came back with the note that they cleaned and oiled the chamber and replace the action as the previous one was "broke". The action in those model 60s is the guts of the whole rifle. I was concerned about what they would charge if anything and the whole project came back with a NC under warranty as the rifle was about 4 months old to me.
Very impressed with the service and now off to see if I can re-sight in the rifle and get some decent groups in this cold snap.
05 December 2013, 19:54
TomPquote:
Originally posted by TEANCUM:
I bought a model 60 blued with the laminated stock and was getting used to it after putting a scope on it. It started to have troubles with the bolt not closing completely, failure to extract, and firing out of battery. The last problem was a real attention getter.
I called the service center in NY and after explaining the firing out of battery I could sense their concern. They emailed me a prepaid label and they had the rifle in shop for 3 days. It just came back from New York and the only time consuming factor was the back and forth from Idaho to NY on UPS.
The rifle came back with the note that they cleaned and oiled the chamber and replace the action as the previous one was "broke". The action in those model 60s is the guts of the whole rifle. I was concerned about what they would charge if anything and the whole project came back with a NC under warranty as the rifle was about 4 months old to me.
Very impressed with the service and now off to see if I can re-sight in the rifle and get some decent groups in this cold snap.
My model 60 likes nice ammunition, Lapua and Eley work a lot better than bulk-packed anything. I have the impression that a model 60 is not a cheap date...
07 December 2013, 14:59
ShootshellzMy Model 60 eats up inexpensive ammo just fine. Shooting target grade ammo through it is a total waste of money, IMHO. Keep an eye on the recoil spring; it needs to be replaced regularly if you shoot much.
08 December 2013, 00:06
TomPquote:
Originally posted by Shootshellz:
My Model 60 eats up inexpensive ammo just fine. Shooting target grade ammo through it is a total waste of money, IMHO. Keep an eye on the recoil spring; it needs to be replaced regularly if you shoot much.
By "working" I mean smaller groups; it rarely fails to function. Marlin has had a long time to work the bugs out of the model 60.
16 December 2013, 05:05
TEANCUMquote:
Originally posted by Shootshellz:
My Model 60 eats up inexpensive ammo just fine. Shooting target grade ammo through it is a total waste of money, IMHO. Keep an eye on the recoil spring; it needs to be replaced regularly if you shoot much.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm new to the Marlin rimfire world and would not have thought to check on that down the road.
My rimfire rifle experience has been limited to many 10/22's.
18 December 2013, 00:15
TomPNow that I think about it, I once had to go find a small part to fix a Marlin bolt-action 22 RF. I went to the New Haven plant to ask about it, and after a few minutes a machinist came out and handed me one (no charge). Can't complain...