Older gun gets a new scope

DennisCA · Aug 1, 2014

I bought this Marlin 60 .22 back in the mid-80's and ever since it's had the standard (and tiny) .22 scope on it. Now it didn't do a bad job - I shot a ton of rabbits with it but all ways wanted something else. I finally got a chance to get another scope. Nothing special: a inexpensive Simmons 4-power scope.
I'm still tweaking it but I'm very happy with it.
I can't wait to go to the range and give it a test drive!!!

So what do y'all think?

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Augie · Aug 1, 2014

Nice Dennis, your Marlin looks to be in wonderful condition.

Alea Jacta Est · Aug 1, 2014

There's an awful lot to be said for simple effectiveness.

I like it.

Give ya fiddy bucks, cash American. Smile...I'm only half serious about the offer. I'm all serious about about her elegant simplicity. Enjoy.

DennisCA · Aug 2, 2014

Augie said:
Nice Dennis, your Marlin looks to be in wonderful condition.

Thanks - It has a few nicks on it (the result of many rabbit seasons) but in decent shape.

AlpineDude67 · Aug 2, 2014

Next time you are at the range, go put out some targets at 100 yards. Then just watch what she can do once you get the optic dialed in.

You are going to fall in love all over again. I was just stunned at what that cheap little rifle is capable of.

The only thing you have to worry about - some guys have problems with their rings not holding zero - it is tough to get a good bite on that little dovetail. If you have problems, don't over-tighten the rings and damage the rail - there is a better way. See the other thread on 60 vs 795 for a link to some inexpensive rings that definitely work because they grab the entire rail. It is an easy fix.

DennisCA · Aug 3, 2014

In case you were wondering

What I did with the old scope:

I had a BB gun that needed a scope and what-do-you-know, the old .22 scope fit!

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Nothing (gun-wise) gets wasted around my house!

glock9mm · Aug 3, 2014

Way to put the old scope to good use!

Older gun gets a new scope

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