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Was practicing shooting prone with my Marlin Model 60 at 50 m, using the iron sights. I was using Indian bullets and no jacket and sling. I couldn't get the rifle to group. There were five shots separated by an inch from each other. With a target rifle I could do less than half inch groups. Scoped, my rifle put five shots within an inch off a bench rest. The trigger is still as awful as it was 20 years ago. I am wondering whether I should sell it and get a BRNO but the Marlin has been an old buddy and I am emotionally attached to it. What do you gentlemen think? | ||
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Most Marlin #60's shoot very well. I'd try some different ammo before I gave up on it. The trigger can be worked on by someone who knows what he's doing. velocity is like a new car, always losing value. BC is like diamonds, holding value forever. | |||
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Hi Swampshooter, I have got a file on how to work on the trigger from marlinowners.com it is a power-point by a person called Arrowdodger. My only worry is that the spring that I am supposed to cut, looks as if it will launch itself to Mars the moment I do so. The last time I was shaking while putting the blowback unit together again. Looks like I will venture into this once my nerves have calmed down. Am also going to get some Lapua rounds soon. Regards, Chaunfa | |||
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Another vote to try different ammunition; what are Indian bullets? If expense is not too big an issue, try a box of Lapua L, for reference. I paid a gunsmith to lighten the trigger a little; it's now around 3 pounds, light enough for a plinker. On a previous Model 60, I added a Williams 5D peep sight, very nice setup. I also changed the action screw to an Allen head screw with a big washer under it. I've seen loose scope mounts on Model 60 dovetails. Burris steel mounts work well. TomP Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right, when wrong to be put right. Carl Schurz (1829 - 1906) | |||
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Aluminum rings will not hold very long on a dovetail mount. velocity is like a new car, always losing value. BC is like diamonds, holding value forever. | |||
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