Marlin 60: Drill swivel mounts or new stock?

[Drewsifer]

So I've got a Marlin 60 that I want to tart up to be a little more serious shooter. I've already got a set of Tech Sights (awesome by the way). I've been told the next step is to add a sling, especially since I'm doing an Appleseed event next month. I ordered some Uncle Mikes swivel mounts and they arrived today. I did some more looking around online and more than few people recommended getting a stock with swivel mounts already drilled (like this: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... ber=954781). I just have a little heartburn spending almost as much on a stock as I did buying the rifle! But if I would get a good stock out of the deal, maybe I should.

So should I try to mount my own swivels, or spend the cash and get the new stock?

[Jakeiscrazy]

I drilled swivel mounts for my 10/22 and they work well and feel very sturdy. That said that stock looks nice!

[grumpyMSG]

It's too easy to do yourself. Don't bother with the laminated stock which is probably standard on the Stainless version of your .22, the Birch one that comes with it is pretty tough. If you are a little scared of not getting it straight, one of the local shops will probably install them for $10 or so, possibly for free if you bought them there ( Pretty common at Nuckol's in Staunton. If it is easy to install, scopes are a good example).

[Jakeiscrazy]

Here is a great video on doing it.

[Riana]

I've been told the next step is to add a sling, especially since I'm doing an Appleseed event next month.

My son and I will be doing an Appleseed shoot in early August, and I will have a couple of Marlin 60's that need slings, as well. Let me know what you decide to do to yours - I may do the same.

And I'm told you should try to zero them in at 25 yards before arriving at the shoot, if at all possible. I've considered those peep sights, but with my eyes, I need a scope. *blush*

[Drewsifer]

It's too easy to do yourself. Don't bother with the laminated stock which is probably standard on the Stainless version of your .22, the Birch one that comes with it is pretty tough. If you are a little scared of not getting it straight, one of the local shops will probably install them for $10 or so, possibly for free if you bought them there ( Pretty common at Nuckol's in Staunton. If it is easy to install, scopes are a good example).

I got the Uncle Mikes swivel that fits over the tube magazine (which is any pain). I'm not sure what I was expecting but I don't want to mess this up and have to buy another stock. I don't have a vice or suitable workbench. Maybe I'll call up Runions.

My son and I will be doing an Appleseed shoot in early August, and I will have a couple of Marlin 60's that need slings, as well. Let me know what you decide to do to yours - I may do the same.

And I'm told you should try to zero them in at 25 yards before arriving at the shoot, if at all possible. I've considered those peep sights, but with my eyes, I need a scope. *blush*

I'm only 25 and the standard aperture is almost too small for me! Tech Sights sells large diameter apertures so you may want to look again.

[Drewsifer]

Well I ended up going to Hudson's Guns in Harrisonburg to get this drilled. He's an awesome guy who runs his business out of his basement. Only cost me $8 to get everything done which I'd say is a fair price. I'm ready to go shoot! Side note, anyone know how to use this sling?!

[Jakeiscrazy]

Now your appleseed ready! I shot it last October and learned a lot.

[VAman]

I'd do it myself if it was me. I had a local shop install sling studs for me and after getting it home I noticed it had been drilled off center. It still bugs me to this day, and after that I will not trust anyone to install sling studs for me. Plus adding them is much cheaper than buying a new stock.