New here and a question

[Old Smokey]

Ok I picked up this .22 cal rifle from my stepfather he hadnt used it in years. I cleaned and test fired it, and it seemed to be in working order.

I am not sure what model it is but how you lod it is there is a tube under the barrel that you load about 10 rounds into and I am assuming you can shoot it like a semi auto. but when I took it to the range last week this kept happening. I would fire a round, then go to fire again and nothing. I would have to pull back to chamber and then it would let me fire again BUT when I did it it would expell a live round. So essentially for every 10 rounds I loaded I only get to shoot 5 before I have to reload. Every other round the gun doesnt fire and I had 4 guys look at it at the range and they cant figure it out either. Any thoughts?

[mitch009]

could it be a marlin model 60? I think they hold around 15 rounds tho. For your cycling problem it sounds to me like the rounds you were shooting wern't powerful enough. what type of .22 rounds were you using and did you try any other brands? Im sure someone else will have a better answer for you, oh and welcome to G&G

[OkieHenry]

clean it again it could be you missed some dirt in the action and its slowing the bolt down just enough it dosen't close all the way.

[oldjarhead]

By your description it sounds like a Marlin M-60. Information should be engraved on the barrel near the receiver or on the receiver itself.
Your problem sounds like what OkieHenry states above. Break the rifle down and check the firing pin in the bolt, put a drop of oil on the firing pin at the point it is attached to the bolt. Also put a small amount of lubricant on the receiver anywhere there are rub marks from the bolt.
If that doesn't resolve the problem then you may have to break down the bolt and clean it thorougly.
Also make sure you are using high velocity .22LR ammunition and not standard velocity. I find that some standard velocity .22LR will not function the action of semi-auto weapons. American Eagle is a good brand.
Let us know what you find for the model number and how it functions after you get the bolt cleaned.
Welcome to G&G.

[Old Smokey]

Ok I didnt clean the gun yet but here is what I found inscribed on the barrel:

The Marlin Firearms Company. North Haven, CT. U.S.A
Model 60 Micro Groove Barrel Cal .22 L.R. Only

I am very hesitant to break down the gun as I havent done that before and who knows if it would even work again. hehe

Just dawned on me. would not using Long rounds cause this issue?

[wunhunglo]

Most common cause of this issue is dirt and ammo. Most autos should work OK with standard velocity ammo but some really need the High velocity stuff.

[.22hustler]

Marlin 60's are somewhat prone to feed problems. Clean it very good, break it down, and use some CCI mini-mags.I think oldjarhead stated it quite accurately.

[Windwalker]

Try .22long rifle H/V ammo and see if this solves your problem. In your post you said would not using long rounds cause this problem? What were you using?

[lefty o]

dont use shorts or longs, Long Rifle only!

[andrew cochran]

Clean it well and only use Long Rifle High Velcity.

[Fatstrat]

IMO your rifle needs to be disassembled and thouroughly cleaned. I recently purchased a vintage collectible pump action .22 rifle that was sold cheap as a "parts gun", because it wouldn't function.
All it took to make that rifle function PERFECTLY, was a thorough cleaning!
The Model 60 is fairly easy to disassemeble/reassemble. But there is no shame if you don't feel qualified to do it. Take it a gunsmith or find a friend who is gun savvy. Most gunsmiths will clean it for about $25. Since you got the rifle free, it's well worth the investment.

[GlockMeister]

Just popping in to say Hello and Welcome to G&G.

[Old Smokey]

Well I def am getting it cleaned now. A round exploded on me tonight in the chamber. Bloew the chamber wide open sending shards of metal all over the place. the gun is fun im just a little shakin up. Going to the gunsmith tomorrow

[Fatstrat]

Sounds reasonable to me. Hope it works out.

[andrew cochran]

Sounds like it didn't chamber fully.

[ArkansasHunter]

You must of bought one of those Remington brick box'es of Ammo from Walmart.
They do what you described.

OR your your father in law had ammo already in it and it's gone a little stale, because you say you put 10 rounds in it ? And it should hold more so I think you need to shuck all the ammo out of it, if you haven't fired it all.
Take that tube out and fill it up with Charcoal liter fluide and stand up on the kernuld end until it all leaks out.
get your 22 clean'in rod and run down that tube until you feel resistance.
You don't want to bend the spring so be careful.
Go to Wal Mart after the tube is clean and buy a spray can of BreakFree w/ CLP and spray down that tube and let it set for a day or two.
Clean the the gun up while you are resting and then try again shoot'in it.
Let us know if the problem continues and we'll think of some thing else.
best wish'es ...A.H

[andrew cochran]

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

You must of bought one of those Remington brick box'es of Ammo from Walmart.
They do what you described.

OR your your father in law had ammo already in it and it's gone a little stale, because you say you put 10 rounds in it ? And it should hold more so I think you need to shuck all the ammo out of it, if you haven't fired it all.
Take that tube out and fill it up with Charcoal liter fluide and stand up on the kernuld end until it all leaks out.
get your 22 clean'in rod and run down that tube until you feel resistance.
You don't want to bend the spring so be careful.
Go to Wal Mart after the tube is clean and buy a spray can of BreakFree w/ CLP and spray down that tube and let it set for a day or two.
Clean the the gun up while you are resting and then try again shoot'in it.
Let us know if the problem continues and we'll think of some thing else.
best wish'es ...A.H

Could be Remington Value Pack ammo but it could be a problem with the gun. Or if it is old ammo.

[Old Smokey]

I bought new ammo the day this happened. there was no old ammo in it I had fired it a few weeks ago as well with no problems.

[22-rimfire]

I'd take it to a gunsmith for a thorough cleaning and general going over. The humorous thing is you may spend as much money at the smith as the rifle cost new years ago.

[cremley]

I think it is just the gun. my friend has one and it jams every five or so rounds. it was a cheap $100 walmart gun. I would get a better one and not a marlin.