How to troubleshoot a Marlin 60 failure to eject?

Marlin 60 Failure To Eject (Marlin 60 FTE): (1.) Clean action thoroughly and on reassembly put max one drop of oil on bolt surfaces only. They don’t operate oiled up. Or use a proven dry lube. (2.) Check position of ejector wire (3.) Strip bolt and clean and check condition of extractors. Replace if needed.

What should I do if my Marlin magazine is not lifting?

(7.) If a magazine model rifle, slide off bottom plate and clean out magazine with White Spirit/Fuelite periodically to ensure bridge in mag is lifting smoothly (not jerky), and rounds coming up correctly. You can also take bottom off mags to sand edges of mag bridge a bit for optimum movement, but make sure you put spring back in the right way.

What are the problems with a Marlin rifle?

Dirty actions and excess of oil is main cause of problems. There are a couple of points in action which need occasional dot of oil or grease – go to Marlin Firearms site and download rifle manual. (3.) Don’t generally leave your action open when rifle in cupboard.

Why do I have light strikes on my Marlin?

If a tube model, keep tube lubed. ***Note recoil spring affects bolt movement and reloading only – not firing pin/striking power. Light striking is generally due to worn firing pin or worn/shortened hammer springs. Gunsmiths have often clipped a coil or two off hammer springs to help lighten triggers but it can end up causing light strikes.

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Can a broken extractor work on a Marlin 25?

A worn or broken extractor may not pass the above tests. The Marlin 25 appears to have single part that has a left and a right extractor arm. The left one is just a guide and does not have to grip the rim anywhere in particular but should be shaped so as to easily release the case.

What are the problems with a Marlin semi?

(2.) Marlin semis must be run clean and dry. Don’t spray oil everywhere – that kills them. Dirty actions and excess of oil is main cause of problems. There are a couple of points in action which need occasional dot of oil or grease – go to Marlin Firearms site and download rifle manual. (3.)

Why is the empty shell not ejecting on my 22?

22’s are the pickiest guns in the world try it with different brands and kinds of ammo. If it won’t shoot any of them at all. You might have a messed up extractor or ejector. It’s dirty. Marlin 60’s don’t like a lot of residue in them. What ammo are you shooting. Mine won’t shoot S&B at all. It’s a brand new gun out of the box, from Walmart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C7J0x1caq4

What kind of oil does a Marlin semi need?

Marlin semis must be run clean and dry. Don’t spray oil everywhere – that kills them. Dirty actions and excess of oil is the main cause of problems. There are a couple of points in action which need an occasional dot of oil or grease. (3.)

How to troubleshoot a Marlin 22LR magazine issue?

(6.) Clean off all excess oil from action. 22lr is a dirty round and the excess oil will work against you. (7.) If a magazine model rifle, slide off bottom plate and clean out magazine with White Spirit/Fuelite periodically to ensure bridge in mag is lifting smoothly (not jerky), and rounds coming up correctly.

What should I do if my Marlin trigger guard breaks?

Don’t over-tighten rear of trigger guard screw – breaks with too much pressure and when over-tightened can pressure receiver which may hinder proper cycling (6.) If trigger guard breaks – buy new or take to auto repair shop for plastic welding – cheap and very effective solution.