im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
03-05-2008 | 12:59 PM
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RE: im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
If I had to choose it would be 10/22 hands down, I've got one with minor mods and its a shooter, check at the gun shows or stores for a deal on a used one. If I had to choose between model 60 and 597 it would be model 60 from experience.
03-05-2008 | 06:34 PM
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RE: im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
I've owned the Ruger, Marlin and Remington. A 10/22 is a fun gun and a great plinker. With some of the mods stated on this thread, it can be made to shoot as accurately as any .22 available. The Marlin is a little less open to customization, but tends to shoot better out of the box and normally doesn't need as much tinkering. The 597 I owned shot 5" groups. At the muzzle. Someone stated the 597 would make a good table leg or anchor. I think that gives the 597 entirely too much credit.
03-05-2008 | 06:58 PM
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RE: im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
ORIGINAL: A10A
I've owned the Ruger, Marlin and Remington. A 10/22 is a fun gun and a great plinker. With some of the mods stated on this thread, it can be made to shoot as accurately as any .22 available. The Marlin is a little less open to customization, but tends to shoot better out of the box and normally doesn't need as much tinkering. The 597 I owned shot 5" groups. At the muzzle. Someone stated the 597 would make a good table leg or anchor. I think that gives the 597 entirely too much credit.
I've owned the Ruger, Marlin and Remington. A 10/22 is a fun gun and a great plinker. With some of the mods stated on this thread, it can be made to shoot as accurately as any .22 available. The Marlin is a little less open to customization, but tends to shoot better out of the box and normally doesn't need as much tinkering. The 597 I owned shot 5" groups. At the muzzle. Someone stated the 597 would make a good table leg or anchor. I think that gives the 597 entirely too much credit.
03-05-2008 | 08:08 PM
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RE: im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
jeez..................i have never seen so many conflicting reports on something in my life!!!!
lol
on a rimfire shooting website people are saying the remy is great and better than the ruger and here people are saying its crap. one thing though i have not heard anything about the marlin model 60 which means the 60 might be the gun i get
lolon a rimfire shooting website people are saying the remy is great and better than the ruger and here people are saying its crap. one thing though i have not heard anything about the marlin model 60 which means the 60 might be the gun i get
03-06-2008 | 08:11 AM
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RE: im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
The model 60 is great but you want the removable clip its much more convenient then the tube mag on the 60. Go ahead and spend a little extra and get the 24'' barrel deluxe 10/22.
03-06-2008 | 09:03 AM
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RE: im getting a .22 lr semi auto.....what is better remington 597 or marlin model 60?
There ya go-reports from several shooters and 2 GUNSMITHS telling you to get a 10/22,take it for what it's worth.