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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:12:58 PM EDT
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I have one at the moment. Not very practical but fun. <a href="http://s197.photobucket.com/user/casexx6383/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140701_132605_497.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa257/casexx6383/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140701_132605_497.jpg</a> Fed Ord underfolder? |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:13:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: tongue down the bolts on the gas block identically.   |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:19:01 PM EDT
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I've got a Mini-14 I sent to a place in Texas. Honest MOA.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:23:58 PM EDT
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Fed Ord underfolder? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have one at the moment. Not very practical but fun. <a href="http://s197.photobucket.com/user/casexx6383/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140701_132605_497.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa257/casexx6383/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140701_132605_497.jpg</a> Fed Ord underfolder? Good eye. Yep |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:30:23 PM EDT
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I love my mini.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:33:21 PM EDT
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Make sure you get a van to use when you take it out to shoot.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:34:44 PM EDT
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I have one at the moment. Not very practical but fun. <a href="http://s197.photobucket.com/user/casexx6383/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140701_132605_497.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa257/casexx6383/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140701_132605_497.jpg</a> Fed Ord underfolder? Good eye. Yep Woooo, the stock is worth more than the gun 
heck, I buy a Buttler Creak side folder and put the under folder away. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:35:09 PM EDT
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I want this one...
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:44:32 PM EDT
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There is all this talk about the mini-14 and inaccuracy... how many of you have actually had first hand experience with this?
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:45:59 PM EDT
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me too: hot when you can't hit shit with them
cold when someone says I should buy one worthless guns if you ask me. I have shot about 6 of them, couldn't hit anything. ludicrously inaccurate. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:47:13 PM EDT
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There is all this talk about the mini-14 and inaccuracy... how many of you have actually had first hand experience with this? I have, the mini shoot good with hot ammo(handloads). Mild or steel shit not so good(like the AR) It does what it was designed for. Shoot! |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 2:47:56 PM EDT
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Got the Mini Thirty last year. PA shop wouldn't sell me the 20 round mags with it, so he took $$ off the price, got it for just over $700.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:08:09 PM EDT
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Wow, didn't know Ruger made 30 rd mags now.
Pricey though, probably will just get a couple 20 rounders and call it good.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:12:42 PM EDT
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I have an accurate Mini-14 but swapped out the original barrel for a Shilen heavy barrel.
Accurate and reliable with the right mags. Now that we can have mangled ARs I haven't shot the Mini in years |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:13:52 PM EDT
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I like mine. Shoots nice.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:18:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like mine. Shoots nice. http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/LibertyUberAlles/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0831_zpsb5ab827d.jpg |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:20:42 PM EDT
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I personally will say Mini's can still get accuracy gremlins.....but evenly tightening those gas-block screws cures 90% of the problems. I know of four mini-14's that went from 8"+ shooters down to 2.5" by doing that. And mine  Did shoot about 2", started shooting about 7" groups.....never could fix it.
Fun gun though  I too someday will get a new Mini-14what torque value are you dialing in to? |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:35:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like mine. Shoots nice. http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/LibertyUberAlles/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0831_zpsb5ab827d.jpg Is that a laptop bag sling?
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Posted: 10/23/2014 3:47:06 PM EDT
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Wow, didn't know Ruger made 30 rd mags now. Pricey though, probably will just get a couple 20 rounders and call it good. I had good results with these brand mags. Ruger PMI Federal Ordance and a couple more which the names escapes me ???
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Posted: 10/23/2014 4:49:01 PM EDT
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I like mine. Shoots nice. http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/LibertyUberAlles/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0831_zpsb5ab827d.jpg Factory stock. Sanded lightly, hit it with 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of Rustoleum OD. It looks awesome and has held up great. Handguard and flash hider are made by Choate. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 4:55:48 PM EDT
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slap a primary arms red dot scope on it, with a ruger 30mm ring mount, and you are totally in its performance envelope.
 was using 2 different types of ammo for this. i believe the 20 rd group on the right is with cheap ass .223 monarch ammo, and the 10 rd grouping on the left is a better quality ammo, which i can not recall at this moment. both groups are 50 yards. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 4:58:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/23/2014 4:58:57 PM EDT
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Yes, please. Tongue down those bolts! Get back to us and share your experience afterwards. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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tongue down the bolts on the gas block identically. This will solve 90% of the accuracy problems. They leave the factory with random torque values. (Or at least they used to)  Yes, please. Tongue down those bolts! Get back to us and share your experience afterwards. Dear Penthouse, I never thought this would happen to me.... |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:00:19 PM EDT
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I like mine. Shoots nice. http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p729/LibertyUberAlles/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0831_zpsb5ab827d.jpg Is that a laptop bag sling? It was from a suit bag. It is the most comfortable sling for the Mini I found. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:16:41 PM EDT
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tongue down the bolts on the gas block identically. This will solve 90% of the accuracy problems. They leave the factory with random torque values. (Or at least they used to) I've heard of loving guns but this? A happy Mini-14 is an accurate Mini-14. Accuracy issues aside, inability to use Stanag mags is the ultimate deal breaker. Why Ruger did that, I don't know. Magazine cost and availability is the name of the game with (mag fed) semi-autos. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:29:24 PM EDT
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Come on Ruger, stop the 5 rd magazine bullshit and throw a 20 rounder in at least for that price. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=69645 Tell me how much you paid, Hoss-if cheap enough might force me to go slumming at the ghetto-mart down the street- They are $$$ even at Walmart. It was $724 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just went hot again. Got it at Walmart. Come on Ruger, stop the 5 rd magazine bullshit and throw a 20 rounder in at least for that price. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=69645 Tell me how much you paid, Hoss-if cheap enough might force me to go slumming at the ghetto-mart down the street- They are $$$ even at Walmart. It was $724 I like my Mini-14 well enough, but dang. Especially with ARs going for what they are nowadays. I got my used Stainless 181 series for $450. It's accurate enough for what I use it for (critter control). |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:32:17 PM EDT
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I had good results with these brand mags. Ruger PMI Federal Ordance and a couple more which the names escapes me ???Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow, didn't know Ruger made 30 rd mags now. Pricey though, probably will just get a couple 20 rounders and call it good. I had good results with these brand mags. Ruger PMI Federal Ordance and a couple more which the names escapes me ???I've only had good luck with Factory and PMI (IIRC, FO is the same as PMI). All others were crap. Misfeeds galore. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:34:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:39:07 PM EDT
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I wish they would bring back the 80s side folder. I would buy one. In stainless, of course. 
Because, A-Team.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 5:55:57 PM EDT
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I love all of mine. Good little accurate rifles, reliable, easy to maintain, fast handling and no "Sporing" sound when you pull the trigger. The new ones with the shorter heavy barrel shoot just as well as any other rifle and if you wish to add an AccuStrut to them you can tighten up groups to pretty amazing. Years ago they did suffer from some problems due to barrels that were made on machinery that was pretty worn out but the new ones don't have those issues.
Pay no attention to the haters. Most of them have never even held one, much less fired one. They prefer to jump on the "Hate The Mini 14" bandwagon whenever it comes through town. 
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Posted: 10/23/2014 8:02:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A happy Mini-14 is an accurate Mini-14. Accuracy issues aside, inability to use Stanag mags is the ultimate deal breaker. Why Ruger did that, I don't know. Magazine cost and availability is the name of the game with (mag fed) semi-autos. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: tongue down the bolts on the gas block identically. This will solve 90% of the accuracy problems. They leave the factory with random torque values. (Or at least they used to) I've heard of loving guns but this? A happy Mini-14 is an accurate Mini-14. Accuracy issues aside, inability to use Stanag mags is the ultimate deal breaker. Why Ruger did that, I don't know. Magazine cost and availability is the name of the game with (mag fed) semi-autos. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 8:04:34 PM EDT
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First post thingy...
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Posted: 10/23/2014 8:23:23 PM EDT
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I've owned 2, sold both
pleasant to shoot, but had more fun with an AR |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:57:41 PM EDT
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I had to sell my AC556F clone due to the NY safe act here is the link with some photos http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_93/1269870_Ruger_Mini_14_folder__AC556_replica__FINAL_DROP__1275_shipped_.html
I took a stainless folder out of the folding stock & placed it in a fixed stock to make it NY legal, I have all the parts (Factory folding stock, ac556 front sight/gas block & flash hider) locked away to make another ac556 clone when I move out of this commie state, I can't wait to get to free America so I can cut & thread the barrel
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:04:49 PM EDT
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If Ruger offered GB models at about $600, I'd buy another one again.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:18:06 PM EDT
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They are fun but it depends on what you want to do with it. If you want a "classic" look and and fun plinker, go for it. If you want a HD/SHTF rifle a good AR fills that role much better. I have one but it hasn't left the safe after I got an AR. I will probably sell it during the next gun rush, unless something happens my guess would be election time 2016. This is from a newer, 580 series, at 50 yards with PMC .223 i've seen guys with bolt actions who can't make a group that size at 50y. lots of them. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:32:36 PM EDT
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I like mine. 80's vintage stainless. I've had it forever. Fun plinker and a reliable rifle. My ARs are more accurate, but I have room in my safe for the Mini too.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:37:54 PM EDT
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anyone fire the "target" model? always liked the look...
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:47:46 PM EDT
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I've only had good luck with Factory and PMI (IIRC, FO is the same as PMI). All others were crap. Misfeeds galore. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow, didn't know Ruger made 30 rd mags now. Pricey though, probably will just get a couple 20 rounders and call it good. I had good results with these brand mags. Ruger PMI Federal Ordance and a couple more which the names escapes me ???I've only had good luck with Factory and PMI (IIRC, FO is the same as PMI). All others were crap. Misfeeds galore. USA brand was the worst! |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:50:23 PM EDT
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Lol
My first rifle bought in 1982 Ranch Version 4x scope $225 OTD I loved it Never should have sold it $700 5 yrs later |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:53:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:53:50 PM EDT
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I wish they would bring back the 80s side folder. I would buy one. The Falcon folder? They were nice...but pricey back then. Almost 200. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:55:23 PM EDT
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I bought an Ares SCR instead. It is everything the Mini 14 should be.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 11:06:14 PM EDT
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I still like mine. I wouldn't pay that much for one today, but it's a decent rifle that shoots better than people think it does.
Incidentally, anyone know where I can get a good M-14 style scope bracket for it? |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 11:07:49 PM EDT
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I do not understand why most corrections departments use the mini. The only reason I can come up with is cost, corrections do not use deadly force as much as other state agencies but when they do they need reasonable precision to avoid hitting other CO's and inmates. An ar would do the job with better accuracy and with prices on them now there is no reason to keep the mini in inventory
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Posted: 10/23/2014 11:12:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love all of mine. Good little accurate rifles, reliable, easy to maintain, fast handling and no "Sporing" sound when you pull the trigger. The new ones with the shorter heavy barrel shoot just as well as any other rifle and if you wish to add an AccuStrut to them you can tighten up groups to pretty amazing. Years ago they did suffer from some problems due to barrels that were made on machinery that was pretty worn out but the new ones don't have those issues. Pay no attention to the haters. Most of them have never even held one, much less fired one. They prefer to jump on the "Hate The Mini 14" bandwagon whenever it comes through town. http://www.accu-strut.com/gallery/mg_9914a.jpg Man, if I'm ever gonna own Mini-14s, they are all gonna have AccuStruts. Looks sexy and brings it closer to how an M1A looks like.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 11:14:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: USA brand was the worst! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Wow, didn't know Ruger made 30 rd mags now. Pricey though, probably will just get a couple 20 rounders and call it good. I had good results with these brand mags. Ruger PMI Federal Ordance and a couple more which the names escapes me ???I've only had good luck with Factory and PMI (IIRC, FO is the same as PMI). All others were crap. Misfeeds galore. USA brand was the worst! Depends on when you bought them. If you got them a few months before the AW ban passed in 1994, then they were okay. If you bought them anytime close to the AW ban passing in September 1994, then you got the crap mags. It is said that in the 10 days between Congress passing the bill and Clinton signing it, manufacturers cranked out millions of "pre-ban" mags, most of which were garbage due to non-existent quality control. They're probably still in circulation to this day. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 5:36:57 PM EDT
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Picked up a Tapco 30 round polymer mag, I read those work well in the Mini 14.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 6:00:06 PM EDT
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I like the looks of the 20 rounders better in the mini, but if this mag is reliable, it will be the one I take when the mini-14 is pulling truck gun duty.
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