Marlin Model 60 optic?

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Dryft

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Hey y'all,

After refinishing the stock and cleaning it all up, my stainless Model 60 is begging for a new scope - and I would like some suggestions from you dear folks!

I'm not looking for anything special, though certain qualities would be preferred:
Clear optics
Adjustable focus
Adjustable zoom - not necessarily necessary
Stainless/silver finish

The furthest I'd be shooting is 100 yards, and likely a lot closer than that. I'll be doing some "integrated pest management", so accurate shot placement on chipmunks and squirrels is the goal!

Price-wise, I'd prefer to not spend a ton, so keeping it under a hundred bucks (give or take) would be good.

Thank you for whatever suggestions you make!
 
My wife has a Simmons 22 mag on her stainless 10/22. Its certainly not a high end scope, but it seems like to be decent enough and shes more than happy with it.
 
I use the simmons 22 mag 3x9x32 scope, think its around $50. Works fine for squirrels ect and seems to hold zero. I think you can pick up a nikon rimfire for around $120 tho.
 
Thanks for the replies y'all!

Arkansas - That's the scope I am currently most interested in. Good price point, and I know you're getting better optical quality with a fixed, rather than a variable, scope.

Time to use that Amazon Prime membership again and do some shoppin'.
 
Wife's 60 has a Center Point from wally world that works very well. $70 scope on a $150 rifle works great. Couldn't be happier. It's very clear at 100 yds.
 
I have 4 of the Nikon Pro-Staff scopes. 2 are the 4x32s and have them on 22 rifles. Excellent scopes for the money. Arky Paul is telling you right. Not SS color but who cares on a working gun?
 
Went with the Leupold 2-7x28 on my 795SS. Decided at that point to pony up for something nice, considering I would be looking through the .22 scope more often than any other I own.

Mounted it in Warne rimfire rings.

Neither have been deficient in any way.
 
2.5 - 7 x 28 Weaver Rimfire . Didn't see your price the first read , this scope is a little higher than $100.00 .
 
Nikon makes a 4x fixed you can pick up for around $100, for around 2 bills you can get silver finish in a 3x9
 
I have a Marlin 60 with iron sights. When researching optics for it, the general consensus was that due to the dovetail design of the receiver it's common to have rings slip on the receiver during recoil (yes, I know it's a .22LR). Generally those types of rings/mounts that engage a lot of the dovetail will be more stable. If/when I get an optic for mine I will be looking for a one piece mount to increase surface area. Just something to consider. Good luck with the scope hunt.
 
I have a Marlin 60 with iron sights. When researching optics for it, the general consensus was that due to the dovetail design of the receiver it's common to have rings slip on the receiver during recoil

There are a couple of tricks to use to keep rings from slipping on a Marlin 60. I have a stainless 60SS that I bought 6 years ago and it has never so much as lost zero and nothing close to having the rings move. First trick is ring choice. I put Simmons Aluminum Rings on my 60SS (stainless). They have never moved mainly because of trick #2. Figure out exactly where you want the rings to sit and use a small punch to put a very small ding the metal underneath the dovetail lip. It shouldn't be deep. Just a deflection that you can barely even see right where the screws for the rings tighten down. That little bit of a hole will do wonders for keeping your rings from sliding. Again in 6 years mine haven't moved even a little.

I have a Nikon ProStaff 3-9X40 scope on my 60SS. They are above your budget amount but I have to say they are a great investment. You can get a set for about $160 at Wally World. They are very clear and they gather light very, very well. That helps a lot. Remember that rifles come and go more than scopes. If I sell a rifle I will generally keep the scope. It used to be a widely accepted rule that you pay the same amount for your scope as you did your rifle. I don't always do that but I did with the Nikon and my 60SS. I have 2 of those scopes and they really are excellent. They hold zero forever and they gather enough light so you can see in light my eyes can't see much of anything in without the scope.

A fixed scope is a good choice though and you can get a good one for $100. If you want to stick to our budget you could get a 4X Nikon and have a nice setup.
 
I put a cheap Tasco 2x7 variable on a Model 60 back in 1973. I still have it. Shoot the snot out of it on a regular basis,....and it does exactly what it is supposed to do..... It's a Marlin. It's a plinker, a shooter, and a tool. Dont over think it.
 
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