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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - IT'S MINE! ALL MINE! mini 14 old school 181 series. (Page 2 of 2)

Posted: 11/15/2017 11:53:52 PM EDT

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It's finished. (maybe)

https://i.imgur.com/2O07ldk.jpg

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So, how did you mount that factory front sight?? Did you have to machine the barrel down by 10thousands or did you ream the front sight ?
kwg

Posted: 11/16/2017 12:55:23 PM EDT

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The RR200 tech sight works better, but the original rear sight's lines are classic.

Posted: 11/16/2017 2:59:16 PM EDT

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So, how did you mount that factory front sight?? Did you have to machine the barrel down by 10thousands or did you ream the front sight ?
kwg

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Turned the barrel outside diameter. Can't remember for sure but .010 sounds close.

Posted: 11/17/2017 12:27:01 AM EDT

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Thanks

kwg

Posted: 11/26/2017 9:22:55 PM EDT

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I came really close to buying a Mini-14 (older gun, $500 OTD), but after looking at mag prices I passed and bought an M1 carbine instead (AO for $500 OTD).

Unfortunately I haven't picked up much in the way of Carbine ammo and still find myself lusting after a mini 14.

Posted: 11/26/2017 9:40:13 PM EDT

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I came really close to buying a Mini-14 (older gun, $500 OTD), but after looking at mag prices I passed and bought an M1 carbine instead (AO for $500 OTD).

Unfortunately I haven't picked up much in the way of Carbine ammo and still find myself lusting after a mini 14.

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Midway ~~had~~ still has 20 rounders on sale for just under $20 ~~last week~~.

Posted: 11/26/2017 10:29:01 PM EDT

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What a great addition for your collection!

Posted: 11/27/2017 10:19:53 AM EDT

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CDNN has or had straight body mini 14 mags cheap. They work well and look awesome.

Posted: 11/30/2017 2:28:39 PM EDT

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The gun looks awesome OP. Always loved the mini 14, just could never afford one.

Posted: 12/1/2017 1:14:39 AM EDT

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Ruger will not work on a 181 seris

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Ruger will work on 181 series. Will not work on 180 series.

Posted: 12/1/2017 1:30:06 AM EDT

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I used to own one of those old shotguns too. I do miss it’s ability to....miss.

Posted: 12/13/2017 2:14:33 PM EDT

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The gunbroker ad will not show.. Just curious what the ad stated about what was the problem that made it a parts gun and what you paid..apparently you had confidence in yourself that you could repair whatever it was..
Good article , good end results and good looking rifle

Posted: 12/13/2017 6:31:23 PM EDT

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Can't remember for sure but think I paid $420 with shipping, sales tax, and transfer. Didn't need anything. Checked headspace and it was over 223 no but good for 556 field.

Thanks

Posted: 12/14/2017 2:15:09 AM EDT

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Got any pics of new groups now that it's finished? How well does is group after having the barrel shortened?

Posted: 12/14/2017 3:00:40 AM EDT

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Wood looks good, they just are not accurate.

Posted: 12/14/2017 9:39:42 AM EDT

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Actually no. Made it to the range last night but took other rifles. Been busy lately. Hope too soon.

Posted: 12/14/2017 11:26:07 AM EDT

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threads like this make me want one so bad. hang it between my M1 and my norinco m14s

Posted: 12/14/2017 11:28:10 AM EDT

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OP:

Take that thing and shoot this challenge. It's perfect for it!!

https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/SHTF-Challenge-Lessons-Learned-/5-1950750/

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