Inexpensive Plinker

I was leafing through the Academy ad that came in today’s paper and found what looks like a good deal on a Marlin Model 60.  Academy is offering one for $99.86 from now through November 24th.  MSRP is $195, and a cursory online search shows retail prices running around $150 (although there appear to be some Gunbroker auctions that are running around $100 for a new one). 

I don’t have any personal experience with this model (I’ve got a Ruger 10/22), but from what I’ve heard it’s a good rifle that’s suitable for plinking around or even taking small game.

2 Comments

  1. DFWshooter says:

    I got the marlin 60 stainless with wood stock and tasco scope. I could meet you at DFW range next weekend to let you try before you buy one. Email me at cutter07-at-comcast.net if you want to.

  2. Charles E. Fuller Jr. says:

    Hi!
    I have three Ruger 10/22 rifles. One is a standard carbine I bought back in 1982. The second is a stainless carbine, and the last is a Walmart special edition, stainless with a 22 inch barrel.
    I highly recommend the new clear plastic magazines.