Daddyo
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Just a thought, you might also want to investigate Keltec's SU16.
Just a thought, you might also want to investigate Keltec's SU16.
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Ruger Mini-14
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AZkopper
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I own a new Mini-14 (580 series). Ruger has solved most of the accruacy issues. The gun shoots well, is accurarte, and is a blast to shoot.
Mini's are chambered for both .5.56 or .223. They shoot 5.56 or .223 just as easily. The manual says as much.
Buy factory 20 round magazines. While some after markets work (depending on which generation of mini you have), it is usually a hit-or-miss game, with lots of returns to the store.
The only drawback with mini's are that there are not a load of after-market parts, so you are relying on Ruger only (not a big issue for me,since Ruger is here in Prescott!).
Older mini's are hit-and-miss with initial accuracy, however by spending a few bucks on an accu-strut and a muzzel brake/flash supressor, things tighten up pretty well.
I own a new Mini-14 (580 series). Ruger has solved most of the accruacy issues. The gun shoots well, is accurarte, and is a blast to shoot.
Mini's are chambered for both .5.56 or .223. They shoot 5.56 or .223 just as easily. The manual says as much.
Buy factory 20 round magazines. While some after markets work (depending on which generation of mini you have), it is usually a hit-or-miss game, with lots of returns to the store.
The only drawback with mini's are that there are not a load of after-market parts, so you are relying on Ruger only (not a big issue for me,since Ruger is here in Prescott!).
Older mini's are hit-and-miss with initial accuracy, however by spending a few bucks on an accu-strut and a muzzel brake/flash supressor, things tighten up pretty well.
Gator5713
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longwatch wrote:
Now, do they sell clips for the Mini-14 that hold more than 5 rds? Not that I would ever need more than that of course... just a simple curiosity question:uhoh::uhoh::uhoh::uhoh:
longwatch wrote:
COOL!!!!!:celebrate:celebrate:celebrate
Now, do they sell clips for the Mini-14 that hold more than 5 rds? Not that I would ever need more than that of course... just a simple curiosity question:uhoh::uhoh::uhoh::uhoh:
Gator5713
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AZkopper wrote:
AZkopper wrote:
Thanks! You answered my question as/before I posted it!
zoom6zoom
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Gator5713 wrote:
Gator5713 wrote:
There's almost as much after market bolt-on crap for the 14 as there is for AR's. Plenty of different mags. There was even one outfit that had a drum available, don't know if it's still available.
2a4all
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After much re/soul/searching, I finally bought my new mini-14 today!
Don't know when I'll get a chance to try it out, but I did order 2 20rd mags from Ruger (gun came with a 5rd mag).
After much re/soul/searching, I finally bought my new mini-14 today!
Don't know when I'll get a chance to try it out, but I did order 2 20rd mags from Ruger (gun came with a 5rd mag).
FogRider
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I picked up a Mini 14 myself last Sunday, and put a nice Leopould VXII on it on Monday. Now I too am looking for some more mags. I intend to go to the gunshow this weekend, so can anyone tell me what would be a good price for some 10-20rd mags?
I picked up a Mini 14 myself last Sunday, and put a nice Leopould VXII on it on Monday. Now I too am looking for some more mags. I intend to go to the gunshow this weekend, so can anyone tell me what would be a good price for some 10-20rd mags?
2a4all
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mrbiggles wrote:
mrbiggles wrote:
Check out Ruger (www.ruger.com). They're having an "inauguration sale", offering 20rd factory mags for $29.99 thru their on-line store.
FogRider
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2a4all wrote:
2a4all wrote:
Thanks to the both of ya.