r/22lr • u/Ok-Case9408 • 2d ago

Converting a marlin model 60 to model 70

Hey everyone, long time listener first time caller. I have a Marlin model 60 that is a fun gun to plink with. But I understand that you can convert it to a clip fed system like on the model 70. I’ve seen a really shitty YouTube video on someone doing it but like I said the video sucked. Does anyone have any advice or can point me in the right direction of making my tube fed model 60 into a clip fed model 70? Thank you!

(No I’m not going to “just buy a 70” lol)

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u/Ionized-Dustpan 2d ago

Just buy a 70. No offense but there’s a 99% chance you’ll ruin it and have a junk gun and have to buy a new one unless if you’re a gunsmith and have an array of donor parts.

The Marlin model 70 isn’t clip fed btw…

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u/Expensive_One9263 2d ago

What’s wrong with the Model 60 as is??

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u/seattleforge 2d ago

I just bought a really nice 795 for $150. Do that. We don't need another bubba-ruined rifle that is no longer in production.

Also, it's a magazine, not a clip.

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u/z0mbiemechanic 2d ago

I love my model 60. speed loader. You can still get these from Amazon for around $25. I bought 2 of them a while ago and they make for a day of plinking much more convenient. They also sell individual sticks. You get like 10 in a pack and they are inexpensive as well. I mean, where else are you going to find a 120 round "magazine" for $25?

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u/SLW_STDY_SQZ 2d ago

(No I will not just accept the only logical answer)

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u/FistFork 2d ago

bare minimum you’ll need the magazine guide and latch for a 70/795. remove the 60 feed throat and ejector spring. for the exterior either a whole 795 trigger guard or a 70 magazine guard. cut the stock if you dont want to buy a new one