Cleaning my Marlin Model 60

Tommy2Tone · 02-10-2009

This rifle gives me headaches when i try and clean it. It is by far the dirtiest gun i won. I know .22's arent the cleanest round but i have a hard time cleaning it. My main question is how do you guys clean your semi-auto .22's. The area i am asking about it is mainly the bolt area, is there anyway to get in there and really clean it? I spray cleaner in there and push a couple patches in and move them around, this is about all i can do.

Joe Williams · 02-10-2009

Field strip her, break out patches and pipe cleaners, and start digging into nooks and crannies if you are wanting to give her a thorough cleaning.

ruger7722 · 02-10-2009

soak it in a coffee can of diff. things.i use tolulene.some say break fluid,i dont know about that.just a solvent.then comp.air.it works good on semi autos.i know you know but,take it out of stock

straight-shooter · 02-10-2009

Here is a step by step disassembly for you... makes it really easy to clean the Marlin 60.

Marlin Model 60 Disassembly

JByer323 · 02-10-2009

"M-16 Style" toothbrushes are your friends.

Walter Zoomie · 02-10-2009

Personally, I wouldn't use brake cleaner. It's too harsh, and will Eff up your wood furniture.

Gumout Carb & Choke cleaner is less harsh, and it has some lubricant in it which stays behind after the rest of the product evaporates.

You should be able to break down your rifle fairly simply by removing the wood, thereby having better access to the moving metal parts.

Turtle · 02-10-2009

I find a small flat head screwdriver (for scraping) a frew patches a few papertowls and some ezox. just be patient and scrape all the gunk out.... use very light oil when your done. All 3 of my marlins work best almost dry and dirty. Alot of oild will only collect all the crap and then gum up your action.

thompal · 02-10-2009

That looks JUST like a rifle I bought when I just turned 18, but mine is called a "Glenfield Model 60."

Mine probably has 200,000 rounds through it, and is still fun to shoot, although I've been having a feeding issue with it. The cartridge that is next to be fed 'stands up' as the carrier opens and jams it pretty good, and the cartridge rim is held by the lips of the chrome colored channel beneath the carrier. The ejection opening is small enough that I have to use pliers to pull it out. It's a pain in the arse, but it's the only problem I've ever had with that rifle (although there is some ammo that doesn't feed well in it).

stormryder · 02-10-2009

Looks like my Model 70 except I got the 7 round clip.
I usually run a patch down the barrel after soaking it down with carb cleaner until it comes clean. Then run a Drylubed patch to coat.
The bolt I just spray down w/carb cleaner then scrub with a brush and wipe down with Dry Lube.
Same with the Hammer assembly.

Tommy2Tone · 02-11-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by straight-shooter

Here is a step by step disassembly for you... makes it really easy to clean the Marlin 60.

Marlin Model 60 Disassembly

Thanks, that is perfect

02-10-2009	#1 (permalink)
Tommy2Tone Plinker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indpls: West Side Posts: 291	Cleaning my Marlin Model 60 This rifle gives me headaches when i try and clean it. It is by far the dirtiest gun i won. I know .22's arent the cleanest round but i have a hard time cleaning it. My main question is how do you guys clean your semi-auto .22's. The area i am asking about it is mainly the bolt area, is there anyway to get in there and really clean it? I spray cleaner in there and push a couple patches in and move them around, this is about all i can do. __________________ I am justified in using deadly force and do not have a duty to retreat! Member of the NRA Bersa Thunder .380 Remington 870 12ga. Stoeger Condor O/U 12ga. Marlin Model 60 .22LR Marlin Lever Action 30-30 Bushmaster AR-15

02-10-2009	#2 (permalink)
Joe Williams Master Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,772	Field strip her, break out patches and pipe cleaners, and start digging into nooks and crannies if you are wanting to give her a thorough cleaning. __________________ "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded, controlled, supervised, and taken care of." -- Former Rep. Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)

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JByer323 Expert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,361	"M-16 Style" toothbrushes are your friends. Last edited by JByer323; 02-10-2009 at 18:17. Reason: Grammar

02-10-2009	#7 (permalink)
Turtle Now in Turtle vision! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: INDY Posts: 1,813	I find a small flat head screwdriver (for scraping) a frew patches a few papertowls and some ezox. just be patient and scrape all the gunk out.... use very light oil when your done. All 3 of my marlins work best almost dry and dirty. Alot of oild will only collect all the crap and then gum up your action. __________________ "If the American people ever allow the banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property, until their children wake up homless on the continent their fathers conquered." -Thomas Jefferson, 1791 I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

02-10-2009	#9 (permalink)
stormryder Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Batesville IN Posts: 228	Looks like my Model 70 except I got the 7 round clip. I usually run a patch down the barrel after soaking it down with carb cleaner until it comes clean. Then run a Drylubed patch to coat. The bolt I just spray down w/carb cleaner then scrub with a brush and wipe down with Dry Lube. Same with the Hammer assembly. __________________ If they ban all of our guns, how will we fight off the Mutant Biker Zombies???

02-10-2009	#3 (permalink)
ruger7722 Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indy Posts: 676	soak it in a coffee can of diff. things.i use tolulene.some say break fluid,i dont know about that.just a solvent.then comp.air.it works good on semi autos.i know you know but,take it out of stock

02-10-2009	#4 (permalink)
straight-shooter Marksman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mishawaka Posts: 402	Here is a step by step disassembly for you... makes it really easy to clean the Marlin 60. Marlin Model 60 Disassembly

02-10-2009	#6 (permalink)
Walter Zoomie Marksman Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BeechTucky Posts: 357	Personally, I wouldn't use brake cleaner. It's too harsh, and will Eff up your wood furniture. Gumout Carb & Choke cleaner is less harsh, and it has some lubricant in it which stays behind after the rest of the product evaporates. You should be able to break down your rifle fairly simply by removing the wood, thereby having better access to the moving metal parts.

02-10-2009	#8 (permalink)
thompal Marksman Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beech Grove Posts: 408	That looks JUST like a rifle I bought when I just turned 18, but mine is called a "Glenfield Model 60." Mine probably has 200,000 rounds through it, and is still fun to shoot, although I've been having a feeding issue with it. The cartridge that is next to be fed 'stands up' as the carrier opens and jams it pretty good, and the cartridge rim is held by the lips of the chrome colored channel beneath the carrier. The ejection opening is small enough that I have to use pliers to pull it out. It's a pain in the arse, but it's the only problem I've ever had with that rifle (although there is some ammo that doesn't feed well in it).

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