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Originally Posted by rocky
Minis have a rep for being inaccurate compared to AR's. Magazines (30's) are expensive most times too. I know the deer are smaller in Texas than MI, but I 'm a big believer in bigger is better for taking game. Not sure the SOCOM is the ideal choice either. some reports I have read on 15.com Internet game tell of less than stellar reliability. Sorry I'm not more help in telling you what might work, I use a bolt gun for deer and a AR for other purposes. |
(1) Ruger retooled Mini-14 production in 2003, in an effort to improve the quality of all mini-14s.
(2) The barrel on the NRA version is heavier than early mini-14 barrels. Look for yourself.
That said, if deer hunting is your game, the .308 is probably a better choice.
But the $1,000 premium would have me looking elsewhere.