[Skenderbej]

Marlin stopped making the 17+1 Model 60 in the late 80’s or early 90’s. The new Model 60 loads 14 rounds and has a shorter barrel. I was lucky to get a model that had the 18 round capacity, 22 inch barrel, and the last shot bolt lock as my first .22 when I was about 10. They made those models for just a few years in the late 80’s before Clinton's ban.

I love the look, feel, and accuracy of my Marlin .22, but I have problems with cycling every time I shoot it unless I take it completely apart and spend an hour cleaning it. I finally bought a Ruger .22 and love that I don't have the maintenance on it that I have with the Marlin. It really brightens my day when I can shoot all day without a stovepipe or other cycling error. Just my .22 cents.

[antiRepublicrat]

I have problems with cycling every time I shoot it unless I take it completely apart and spend an hour cleaning it.

I've found that every five hundred rounds or so it's good to hose off the action with cleaner.