Okay, I have decided against the Ruger Mini-14 (accuracy and price getting comparable to an AR-15, and other reasons). Also, for those who hate my guts at this point, go read the Mini-14 vs. AR-15 article on this site which sums up that it comes down to personal preference with the exception of accuracy/accessories.
So anyway, I have lurked around here for the better part of a few weeks trying to gain a little knowledge and have ascertained that RRA and Bushmaster get the nod from the masses as a "you can't go wrong" rifle purchase. Please, no hate posts regarding other makes, I think that this is pretty much undisputed. And have read all the positive things about certian makes and some bad things about certain makes but have not seen anything to deter me from either a Bushmaster or RRA.
So I have decided on the following:
RRA Elite Car A4
Dominator EOTech Mount
Stainless barrel.
Eventually it will be set up with the EOTech sight, mid quad rails from YHM, probably a Pelican light (Surefire if I hit the lottery), a forward grip of some type and plenty of ammo.
My question to the group is not what is good about this rifle, but what is not good about this rifle? That is, will the EoTech sight work well with the fixed sights, why not choose stainless, are the Daniel rails really $200 better than the YHM, etc.
I really like the mid-length as opposed to the standard A2/A4 or M4 and it seems that the nod goes to the mid-length vs. the M4. Mainly a plinker but I plan on putting down a few dear this season with it. (okay, for those who feel in need to be lectured regarding the .223 or 5.56 not being good caliber for deer, points all understood, however I have no problem putting the round where I want it and I don’t plan on shooting the damn thing 500 yards away, so unless you have shot and NOT killed deer using the PROPER round at the proper range, then please stick to the topic.
Thanks,
And Semper Fi