I enjoyed the video, but I have to take issue with a couple of things. The Marlin Model 60 has a feature to lock the bolt open with the charge handle pushed in. Also, you can easily unlock and remove the mag tube w/o putting your hand in front of the muzzle. I could show any one how to do it. He failed to mention the bolt lock feature on the Model 60. When the charge handle is pulled back and pushed toward the receiver it locks the bolt back and ejection port is open. There's still a cartridge in the carrier which is visible, but with the bolt open on an empty chamber, safety on you can empty the tube. There is that last cartridge visible in the carrier that will have to be cycled and it's prudent to cycle several times and recheck with the bolt held open. The newer Model 60's stay open on the last shot,BTW. Of course even that's no guarantee the gun is empty until it's cycled and visibly checked. I understand he's trying to make a point, but there are ways to easily avoid the issues he mentioned.
I laughed when he said the Remington didn't have a 'bullet' shaped loading gate. Of the three rifles I will say the Marlin has the reputation as the most accurate. As to which is the most reliable I can't say for sure. I have a couple of Model 60's and a couple of Remington Nylon rifles. Both models never miss a lick. The prototype of the Remington Nylon 66 was used to shoot over 110,000 wood blocks with less than a dozen misses. I probably sold a thousand Model 60's and only had one returned; the customer said it failed to eject. I fixed it without even disassembling the rifle. The Ruger has a solid reputation, also. I intend to get me a 10/22 Take-down model at some point. I love .22's
. Sorry about your friend. I survived an accidental GSW from a .22. If I may ask what happened?
