Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a marlin model 60, but the more I look at them, the more questions I have. I am aware that the new marlin 60 has the 19" barrel, however I have also read that I can purchase a Model 75c and it has pretty much the same dimensions. Is this a case where the old models are better than the new ones (pre remington, as I don't think I'll buy a post- remington one)? I also keep seeing the different barrel lengths (22" and 19") but cannot find ballistics on .22 lr with barrels longer than 19 inches, does it really make that much difference if the rifle will be used for plinking and probably squirrel shooting as well? I'm not asking you guys to tell me exactly what to buy or anything, just curious as far as differences in the platform altogether.

One last question/gripe: why is the marlin papoose so damned expensive?