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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mini 14 Question?

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:46:03 PM EDT

What is the difference between a standard mini 14 and the ranch rifle?

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:46:52 PM EDT

[#1]

I think one is made for easier optics install.

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:47:18 PM EDT

[#2]

I believe it is the mounting slots for a scope.

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:48:21 PM EDT

[#3]

Here's a site that you can find ANYTHING out about Mini 14's:

http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=86

Great guys, great info....

HH

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:50:03 PM EDT

[#4]

The down side is that with the ability to mount scope rings, you get a flimsy POS flip-up/hinged rear sight.

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:51:08 PM EDT

[#5]

The ranch rifle has flip up peep hole sites. The mini 14 has mechanical iron sites. If you have a ranch rifle, you should consider a scope or something along that line as the flip up ones are not much better than what you get on a cheap .22.

Posted: 2/2/2009 2:51:33 PM EDT

[#6]

sights and integrated scope mount.

FWIW, the newer models are one in the same i do believe.

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