[Gaffer]

The age old question: Ruger 10/22 carbine or the Marlin 60.

In pure numbers it’s 5.7 million sold vs 11 million (Marlin). I have both, actually. The Marlin has its great points as does the Ruger 10/22. I’ve really tricked out my 10/22 and I like the large magazines Ruger makes for them.

On the Marlin, I’ve only added a specially mounted sling. I like the tube giving the Marlin a traditional rifle slim feel....

At this point, I like both of them pretty much the same. Tough question that’s hard to answer for every case.

[Hugh the Scot]

But the Ruger 10/22 has so many ways that it can be modified... Hundreds of companies that make barrels, triggers, furniture, etc., so that it will be as accurate and reliable as a Remington 522 Speedmaster.

[JamesP81]

The age old question: Ruger 10/22 carbine or the Marlin 60.

I slightly prefer the Marlin if we are talking about one made before Remington bought them out. The Marlin is more accurate than a cheap semi auto really ought to be, and I personally like the tubular magazine.

[BuffaloJack]

> The age old question: Ruger 10/22 carbine or the Marlin 60.

I own one of each. I bought my Marlin-Glenfield 60 in 1964 for $45 new at J C Penney. I bought by Ruger 10/22 in 1984 for about $200. Both are great rifles. I’ve noticed that my model 60 holds 5 or 6 rounds more than the newer ones though. I still like them both equally well.