Hey guys. I'm thinking of going to Dick's tomorrow to take advantage of their sale on guns/ammo this week. I'm considering getting one of the semi-automatic .22's they have on sale, and am debating between the Marlin Model 795 and the Marlin Model 60. Anyone have any thoughts or experiences with these guns? Thanks!

Had both, have the model 60. Feeding the tube fed one is easier.... and has a bit of a novelty factor... although the mags are load once and you are good for a while.

 

Otherwise, both really good models.

I prefer the model 60. Accurate rifle and fun to shoot. Boyds makes a thunbhole stock for them occasionally too.

btw, not sure if the new model 60's come with the wood stocks or the plastic ones, but I do have my original wood stock for the model 60. Was replaced by Tim with a boyd's thumbhole stock.

Thanks Maks and Tim. I'm still kinda debating between the two, but I'm glad to hear you guys have had success with both models. I think the version of the Model 60 that is on sale this week at Dick's is the wooden stock with stainless steel barrel. At least that's what is pictured in the ad. The Model 795 version they have is the one with the synthetic stock and blued steel, and comes with a $25 rebate. Decisions, Decisions!!

If you go and hold the two, I am pretty sure you will pick the 60.

I have the 795 and like it.

Well, I just got back from Dick's. I ended up getting the Model 795 because it was more along the lines of what I was looking for right now. Lightweight, inexpensive, and very reliable from what I have read here and elsewhere online. The Model 60 will definitely have a place in my collection soon though - I really liked it.