How do you guys feel about the Ruger Mini 30 and Mini 14? - Page 4

Phil Elmore · December 9th, 2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hekkenschutze

I had three mini-14s in 223 and they could NOT hold a group better than 5-6 inchs at 100 yards even with experienced shooters in a Highpowered Rifle Match couldn't...

It's more like four.

http://www.gunownersalliance.com/Rabbi_0095.htm

Hobbes · December 9th, 2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil Elmore

It's more like four.

http://www.gunownersalliance.com/Rabbi_0095.htm

Not every one groups the same though. Mine also held about 5-6" groups.
Very few claim theirs hold as small as 2".

Phil Elmore · December 9th, 2006, 04:25 PM

True.

razorblade · December 9th, 2006, 06:14 PM

I have a mini 14. I like it. Although it won't be the first rifle I reach for in a SHTF scenaio. However, if my AR goes down, I'll be glad I have it.

If it's good enough for B.A. Baracus, then it's good enough for me.

pbrktrt · December 10th, 2006, 09:59 PM

i have a ss mini-30 that i totally enjoy. as you said, minor improvements to make it work a little better. wollf springs, buffers, flash hider/muzzle brake,(whatever is pc now) & a leupold 3x9x40 vxII that i consider the best addition so far. consistently shoots 2" or less @ 100 yds with quality ammo. hot or cold this thing shoots. i'm sure others may have horror stories on their mini's accuarcy but mine is a proven performer. rock solid dependability & it just plain looks good. i love mine for what it's worth.

pbrktrt · December 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM

i'm with you foxmeadow, i don't care for the ar simply from my experience in the southeast asian war games. a solid second place. give me the mini & all it's faults & i'll still be shooting when the m-16 is jammed & makes a piss poor club. jmo.

cosermann · December 11th, 2006, 03:33 PM

I've had about 4 Mini-14's over the years. I won't have another. Not as accurate as I wanted. Jammed, etc. I'm happy with my ARs. If price were an issue, I would take a good look at the Kel-Tec Su-16 or Armalite 180.

Hobbes · December 11th, 2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pbrktrt

i'm with you foxmeadow, i don't care for the ar simply from my experience in the southeast asian war games. a solid second place. give me the mini & all it's faults & i'll still be shooting when the m-16 is jammed & makes a piss poor club. jmo.

New ARs have many improvements over the Vietnam era ones, malfunctions are not a real big problem any more.

Lawrence Keeney · December 11th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Problem with the Mini 30 is, there are no decent magazines for it. 20 rounders that is.

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December 9th, 2006, 06:14 PM	#34
razorblade Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 523	I have a mini 14. I like it. Although it won't be the first rifle I reach for in a SHTF scenaio. However, if my AR goes down, I'll be glad I have it. If it's good enough for B.A. Baracus, then it's good enough for me. __________________ "Why? Why, to give you a taste of your future...a preview of things to come. Con permiso, Capitan? The hall's been rented, the orchestra engaged...it's time to see if you can dance." ~ Q.

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December 10th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#35
pbrktrt Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: muskegon,mi Posts: 21	i have a ss mini-30 that i totally enjoy. as you said, minor improvements to make it work a little better. wollf springs, buffers, flash hider/muzzle brake,(whatever is pc now) & a leupold 3x9x40 vxII that i consider the best addition so far. consistently shoots 2" or less @ 100 yds with quality ammo. hot or cold this thing shoots. i'm sure others may have horror stories on their mini's accuarcy but mine is a proven performer. rock solid dependability & it just plain looks good. i love mine for what it's worth.

December 10th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#36
pbrktrt Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: muskegon,mi Posts: 21	i'm with you foxmeadow, i don't care for the ar simply from my experience in the southeast asian war games. a solid second place. give me the mini & all it's faults & i'll still be shooting when the m-16 is jammed & makes a piss poor club. jmo.

December 11th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#37
cosermann New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 10	I've had about 4 Mini-14's over the years. I won't have another. Not as accurate as I wanted. Jammed, etc. I'm happy with my ARs. If price were an issue, I would take a good look at the Kel-Tec Su-16 or Armalite 180.