New Ruger Mini 14 Target - Page 2

Bud White · June 24th, 2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SIXTO

Maybe I'll head over to Bass Pro in the morning, I have the day off.
I'll give my full report if I do go.

Cool let me know if ya do Sixto Maybe ill stop by gander here it see if they have one

they didn't last week

JD · June 24th, 2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud White

Cool let me know if ya do Sixto Maybe ill stop by gander here it see if they have one

they didn't last week

I see a trip to Dundee in your future

Bud White · June 24th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Cabelas in Dundee

Gander is in Taylor

Do need to get down to cabelas sometime soon though been few months

JD · June 24th, 2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud White

Cabelas in Dundee

Gander is in Taylor

Do need to get down to cabelas sometime soon though been few months

I know, I was just planting the seed of a Cabella's trip

Gander is right around the corner, well sort of around the corner of where I grew up, that was a happy day in my life when that store opened.

SIXTO · June 24th, 2007, 09:31 PM

I was just looking at the Ruger bible, it has both the thumbhole and a hogue overmold stock... if the thumb hole deal doesnt float your boat, the Hogue will work for a lefty.

buckeyeLCPL · June 24th, 2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SIXTO

I was just looking at the Ruger bible, it has both the thumbhole and a hogue overmold stock... if the thumb hole deal doesnt float your boat, the Hogue will work for a lefty.

I just looked on Ruger's site, and there is no option for a laminate stock other than the thumbhole. There is the Hogue one though. I coulda sworn the one at Bass Pro was a traditional stock with that laminate. O well, I have been wrong before. I didn't look close or handle it, I just noticed the goofy harmonic balancer (notice the posts get more technical while looking at Ruger's site).

I hit up Bass Pro twice last week, I'm spoiled by living so close.

Bud White · June 24th, 2007, 09:43 PM

I don't care for the hogue stock ..

sgtD · June 24th, 2007, 10:00 PM

There is one at my local gun shop and I have handled it, but can't remember if the thumbhole is ambi or not. I am a left handed shooter, but am so used to thumbhole stocks not fitting, that I ignore it I guess. Unless thay are mine, and then I alter them to fit. I'm going by there tomorrow and of it's still there, I'll check it out from that perspective.

The following is simply my opinion, so take it or leave it:

My first impressions of the new target model mini were not real good. The standard mini is a nicely balaced, light, quick handling weapon, albeit not very accurate.

It seems that with the target model, their attempt to overcome the faults of the original mini, (poor accuracy) they have destroyed the good qualities of balance, weight, and handling characteristics.

The thing is so bulky and heavy, that you had might as well get a bull barreled bolt rifle chambered in .308 if you want accuracy at distance, becuase it weighs about the same. If you want a .223 that can compete with an AR for accuracy and handling characteristics, this aint it. Accuracy maybe, but handling, no way.

That being said, I think the one with the Houge stock may be a bit better handling, but have not had the chance to pick one up. Still, with that big balancer on the heavy barrel it;s not going to handle as nice as the original.

Jamie Young · June 25th, 2007, 12:58 AM

That gun looks like a death ray used in some 3rd rate Sci-Fi movie.

And I love my Mini 14s.

TC_FLA · June 25th, 2007, 10:57 AM

A friend got one. It's not for a lefty (as I am). Shoots very nice for a right handed shooter though.

June 24th, 2007, 09:31 PM	#15
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 9,997	I was just looking at the Ruger bible, it has both the thumbhole and a hogue overmold stock... if the thumb hole deal doesnt float your boat, the Hogue will work for a lefty. __________________ In a land of sheep, even a toothless wolf is king. Wake Up! The zombie invasion has begun years ago.

June 24th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#18
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,652	There is one at my local gun shop and I have handled it, but can't remember if the thumbhole is ambi or not. I am a left handed shooter, but am so used to thumbhole stocks not fitting, that I ignore it I guess. Unless thay are mine, and then I alter them to fit. I'm going by there tomorrow and of it's still there, I'll check it out from that perspective. The following is simply my opinion, so take it or leave it: My first impressions of the new target model mini were not real good. The standard mini is a nicely balaced, light, quick handling weapon, albeit not very accurate. It seems that with the target model, their attempt to overcome the faults of the original mini, (poor accuracy) they have destroyed the good qualities of balance, weight, and handling characteristics. The thing is so bulky and heavy, that you had might as well get a bull barreled bolt rifle chambered in .308 if you want accuracy at distance, becuase it weighs about the same. If you want a .223 that can compete with an AR for accuracy and handling characteristics, this aint it. Accuracy maybe, but handling, no way. That being said, I think the one with the Houge stock may be a bit better handling, but have not had the chance to pick one up. Still, with that big balancer on the heavy barrel it;s not going to handle as nice as the original. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

June 25th, 2007, 12:58 AM	#19
Jamie Young Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 467	That gun looks like a death ray used in some 3rd rate Sci-Fi movie. And I love my Mini 14s. __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!! Free TRP.org stickers RogueElite.netWoolrich Elite Series Distributor

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June 24th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#13
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Cabelas in Dundee Gander is in Taylor Do need to get down to cabelas sometime soon though been few months

June 24th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#17
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	I don't care for the hogue stock ..

June 25th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#20
TC_FLA Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: P.C.B., Florida Posts: 93	A friend got one. It's not for a lefty (as I am). Shoots very nice for a right handed shooter though.