Mounting a scope on a Marlin 60

[woolworh]

I have a Bushnell 4x12x50 scope that I want to mount to a Marlin 60. I just want to how I would go about doing it. Does it need to be drilled and taped for a scope mount? Thanks for any help.

 

[Jefpainthorse]

I have not looked at a Marlin 60 in a long time... are there 2 long grooves cut into the top of the receiver? Scope rings that fit those grooves are common as mud... just about every 22 semi auto on the planet is cut like that for scope mounting

 

[guns are dumb]

As Jef suggested, you need rings for a grooved rimfire receiver. I highly suggest not skimping on them as crappy rings won't hold on to the groove. I'm using Burris steel 1" rings on mine and they were about $30 locally, but can be found for $25 at SWFA:

Burris 1" Steel rings for grooved rimfire receiver

 

[Turtle]

I have a set of Weavers on my old 60 and have not had a problem. They are the grooved style as well.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Here ya go.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=272707

 

[Naybor]

The Model 60 is grooved for a .22 style scope.

I bought rings at Wally World 25 years ago and they have worked fine on my Model 60 thru the years.

Make sure you get the ones with a 1" tube instead of 7/8".

That Bushnell scope should be wonderful!

 

[Master Carper]

If you buy Burris rings, be sure and get the Signature Series rings that use the Nylon inserts. These "inserts" allow for the scope to remain optically centered, while the inserts are used to center the scope. At 50 yards, just by using the various insert sets, the scope can be adjusted to within an inch or less before you ever have to touch the scopes windage and elevation adjustments....

D&T

 

[Istandalone]

If you're going to use 50mm objective diameter, you might need to get the see through mounts, or high rings to raise the scope high enough.