I used a Marlin Glenfield Model 60 for about five years during my teens (1979-1984). I don't think I ever cleaned it and I don't remember many jams with it. Two of my friends had Ruger 10/22's and those were good as well. The tubular magazine was a headache, but that gun killed dozens if not hundreds of water moccasins in S. La. I'm sure I only fired the cheapest ammo I could find at the local Wal-Mart. It was rarely used in "cold" weather, mostly hot and humid. I remember running into a few incidents where it was necessary to shoot quickly (surprise snake at close range) and I don't remember ANY jams at those times. I also had more capacity than the standard 10 rounds(?) that came in the Ruger magazines my buddies had.