Ruger/Marlin really needs to bring back the model 60.

What are my other current options?
I buy nearly every used model 60 I run into. Especially the little Glenfield Squirrel models. But man they are starting to demand some wild prices.

Plenty on gun broker but at $30-$50 a pop for shipping is rough. So looking for current production I can hopefully have the local shop order for me.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Especially the little Glenfield Squirrel models.

My first firearm, and I got it secondhand. Still going strong decades later, though it did need a new buffer about 15 years ago. And I put a set of Tech Sights on it around the same time, which is a nice improvement over the stock iron sights.

The Browning SA-22. It's feed from the stock but the principle is the same.

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Hickok45 got me hooked on the model 60. I found a couple 22" barrels (Heavy micro-groove) with last shot hold open. Also grabbed a 981t when I saw it. Found a squirrel for like $75 but needed bolt-safety work, back when parts were cheap on ebay/Numrich for buffers etc.. Yep, not many tube-feds left that I can think of. The bolt 925 and a Duck's Unlimited Papoose are also in the stable. Very accurate. Fun to work on.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Especially the little Glenfield Squirrel models.

My first firearm, and I got it secondhand. Still going strong decades later, though it did need a new buffer about 15 years ago. And I put a set of Tech Sights on it around the same time, which is a nice improvement over the stock iron sights.

Mine too. Probably why I have such a love for them.

Not current production, but the Remington 552 jumps to mind. Looking on GB, there are quite a few around the $400 mark - some with scopes included.

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Originally posted by Creeping_Death:
Not current production, but the Remington 552 jumps to mind. Looking on GB, there are quite a few around the $400 mark - some with scopes included.

That was *my* first gun.
That shell deflector helped for my left handed long gun shooting.
Some stupid kid, (me) decided to trade it in on a 12 gauge pump. DUMB!

I have a late 50’s Belgian SA-22 with the wheel style sight. Fun little rifle

I know you said semi auto but check out the Winchester 72a. Tube fed bolt gun and it’s a No serial # which even for Winchester is interesting

I have a no serial number Remington 550-1 and it is quite the tack driver.

I am looking for current production because I am looking to buy 3 for my boys.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
I have a no serial number Remington 550-1 and it is quite the tack driver.

I am looking for current production because I am looking to buy 3 for my boys.

buy 3 each of the Springfield/Stevens (80 somethings, cannot remember the number) , or the 550's, or the SA-22's,

the SA-22, Belgian or Japanese, as well as the others, with outlast them,

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Ruger/Marlin really needs to bring back the model 60.

Good call. Yes they should.

I’ve still got my childhood Remington 552 Speedmaster.

Great shooter. Tons of fun.

To go with the Browning SA-22 I linked to above, and if you have changed your mind and want to look at something out of production, the Browning BAR-22, is an interesting option.

I had a SA-22 myself for a time. A very cool little rifle. One thing to watch for is the placement of your support arm. The straight-downward ejection will bounce cases off your forearm, leaving "pecker tracks" at best, burns at worst.

I've always loved the looks of the Browning-branded SA-22. Recently looked at a couple of used ones. I think the older models are worth more.

The SA-22 is my second favorite of the tube fed autos behind the Weatherby Mark XXII...I even had a PRC version which shot very well.

The Browning BAR-22 was a nice rifle which I wish I'd kept along with the Remington Speedmaster.

In current production, you're going to be pretty limited. Interestingly I've recently seen several Remington Nylon 66 on the used market