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dukduk · 05-21-2006, 06:33 PM

its an LE model, thats all i know

**Ed Ely** · 05-21-2006, 06:53 PM

Only if it is SS, used very little and comes with
mags.

Ed

dukduk · 05-21-2006, 07:05 PM

thanks for the quick reply

**einheit 13** · 05-21-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Ely

Only if it is SS, used very little and comes with
mags.

Ed

+1

nightraider · 05-21-2006, 07:08 PM

Just save the 400 bucks and buy an AK instead.

Can't believe I just said that.

**einheit 13** · 05-21-2006, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightraider

Just save the 400 bucks and buy an AK instead.

Can't believe I just said that.

Its funny you say that because I've looking at the Mini 14 and mini 30s lately........I just can't seem to bring myself to buy another AR type weapon for $600+........but i kinda like the AR 180.........

Sorry to hi jack the thread.

**magnumize** · 05-21-2006, 07:16 PM

A freind of mine bought a SS one for $425 IMO a BIG waste of $$$.I dont dont know why but it just shot like sh!t.He sold it a week later...

Boeydafunk · 05-21-2006, 10:34 PM

Our mini 14 shoots great, that is until that barrel heats up. Then the groups really spread out. It has never really had any problems though. Worth the price if only going to plink

Brickboy240 · 05-22-2006, 07:49 AM

I would have been happy to unload my Mini-14 for that price.

I know it feels good in the hand and seems light and handy while you fondle it in the store...that got me, too. What I found was that this little rifle was VERY inaccurate. Partly due to its terrible and not very adjustable trigger and also its thin barrel heated up fast and groups at 50yds looked like shotgun patterns after a while. It was also finicky about what aftermarket magazines it liked. I also didn otl ike the sharp, loud report while plinking and field shooting, preferring my SKSs for a short range varmint-getter and leaving the Mini-14 at home. Eventually, I got sick of fooling with it and got rid of it.

Really, I'd look at something else...the Mini-14 was a good idea, but has loads of problems. I'd never own one again...ever. The SKS or one of the AK clones makes a better plinker or short range varmint gun. If you HAVE to have a 223, buy a M-77 or other quality bolt gun in 223 - you'll have less headaches, trust me!

I was not impressed with the Mini-14 at all.

- Brickboy240

nightraider · 05-22-2006, 04:17 PM

For about 100-200 more you can buy a fairly accurate AK or an AR. Both of those are much more proven than the Mini-14.

05-21-2006, 06:33 PM	#1
dukduk XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fayetteville,NC,USA Posts: 87	is $400 fair for a mini 14? its an LE model, thats all i know

05-21-2006, 07:16 PM	#7
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,435	A freind of mine bought a SS one for $425 IMO a BIG waste of $$$.I dont dont know why but it just shot like sh!t.He sold it a week later... __________________ Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

05-22-2006, 07:49 AM	#9
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,301	I would have been happy to unload my Mini-14 for that price. I know it feels good in the hand and seems light and handy while you fondle it in the store...that got me, too. What I found was that this little rifle was VERY inaccurate. Partly due to its terrible and not very adjustable trigger and also its thin barrel heated up fast and groups at 50yds looked like shotgun patterns after a while. It was also finicky about what aftermarket magazines it liked. I also didn otl ike the sharp, loud report while plinking and field shooting, preferring my SKSs for a short range varmint-getter and leaving the Mini-14 at home. Eventually, I got sick of fooling with it and got rid of it. Really, I'd look at something else...the Mini-14 was a good idea, but has loads of problems. I'd never own one again...ever. The SKS or one of the AK clones makes a better plinker or short range varmint gun. If you HAVE to have a 223, buy a M-77 or other quality bolt gun in 223 - you'll have less headaches, trust me! I was not impressed with the Mini-14 at all. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

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05-21-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,665 Blog Entries: 1	Only if it is SS, used very little and comes with mags. Ed

05-21-2006, 07:05 PM	#3
dukduk XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fayetteville,NC,USA Posts: 87	thanks for the quick reply

05-21-2006, 07:08 PM	#5
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	Just save the 400 bucks and buy an AK instead. Can't believe I just said that.

05-21-2006, 10:34 PM	#8
Boeydafunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder City Posts: 259	Our mini 14 shoots great, that is until that barrel heats up. Then the groups really spread out. It has never really had any problems though. Worth the price if only going to plink

05-22-2006, 04:17 PM	#10
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	For about 100-200 more you can buy a fairly accurate AK or an AR. Both of those are much more proven than the Mini-14.