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mattjohnston87 · 02-19-2007, 01:21 AM

I was at the LGS today and the dang Mini-14 caught my eye. I've passed on it up untill now, but now I want one.

What add-ons have you guys put on yours? I'd most likely get a new stock, although not one oh the folding ones, and I was thinking about a flash hider to make it look more like the M1A.

Any ideas/PICS out there?

Thanks
Matt

BoomerBSG · 02-19-2007, 01:35 AM

heh i've wanted the AC-566 variant since i was a kid watching the A-Team.
how much was the mini you saw at the show?

cheers

mattjohnston87 · 02-19-2007, 01:40 AM

Well, there were a couple. It was at a store, not a show (LGS in my head means Local Gun Store...sorry for any confusion)

They had a used one, with the older style front sight, for $399.

The new ones were fetching $599, and of course they had the newer style sights on them.

I'm sure if I looked around more I could find a better deal, but I will get one soon (those darn democrats are just making me buy guns.... bummer

)

Matt

Mercmar · 02-19-2007, 06:41 AM

I owned a Mini Stainless Ranch once; gave it to a friend, don't hear much from him anymore. Probably the worst example of a rifle I ever owned.

Bidah · 02-19-2007, 06:42 AM

I used to own two. They had the John Masen brake/FH on them. I also narrowed the front sight blade down, and had the trigger done over by Connecticut Precision Chambering. They will do other work as well.

Also, only get factory Ruger mags. There was only one other company out there that made quality mags that would work reliably, but I will be darned if I can remember who that was. Last I knew they were out of business.

wolfsburg_de · 02-19-2007, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerBSG

heh i've wanted the AC-566 variant since i was a kid watching the A-Team.

You don't want that, accuracy sucks. The A-Team must have fired 5,000 rounds and never hit a single bad guy. Even when they shot out tires and made the bad guys' cars flip over, it never even injured the bad guys!

blefferd · 02-19-2007, 07:11 AM

used to own a SS Mini 14 Ranch but i sold it due to lack of accuracy once it heated up.

i hear they fixed the accuracy of the new ones though. i would prefer the Mini 30 though for the beefer 7.62x39 cartridge

Brickboy240 · 02-19-2007, 07:29 AM

My dad has a Ruger Ranch Rifle. I have borrowed it a couple of times and was not impressed at all. Sure, its handy and SEEMS like a nice package and a good idea, but the accuracy is awful and the trigger is not good and theres little you can do to improve it. A 4-6" 100yd group is the norm.

Dad is not crazy about it either and uses his Thompson Encore 223 most of the time. I really don't know why he keeps it around. We joke about how horrible it is!

I always tell everyone that if you want a low cost 223 rifle, go with a bolt action Savage or Remington or maybe a Contender or NEF Handi-Rifle. Otherwise, save your pennies and buy a quality AR variant.

I have no use or want....EVER...for a Mini-14, thank you.

- Brickboy240

BoomerBSG · 02-19-2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfsburg_de

You don't want that, accuracy sucks. The A-Team must have fired 5,000 rounds and never hit a single bad guy. Even when they shot out tires and made the bad guys' cars flip over, it never even injured the bad guys!

i only want it to complete my george pepard halloween costume

ElJimmyStrappo · 02-19-2007, 08:36 AM

My old man has a Mini-14. He says it is really fun to shoot.

02-19-2007, 01:21 AM	#1
mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,436	Any Mini-14 owners out there? I was at the LGS today and the dang Mini-14 caught my eye. I've passed on it up untill now, but now I want one. What add-ons have you guys put on yours? I'd most likely get a new stock, although not one oh the folding ones, and I was thinking about a flash hider to make it look more like the M1A. Any ideas/PICS out there? Thanks Matt

02-19-2007, 01:35 AM	#2
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,319	heh i've wanted the AC-566 variant since i was a kid watching the A-Team. how much was the mini you saw at the show? cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

02-19-2007, 06:42 AM	#5
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 683	I used to own two. They had the John Masen brake/FH on them. I also narrowed the front sight blade down, and had the trigger done over by Connecticut Precision Chambering. They will do other work as well. Also, only get factory Ruger mags. There was only one other company out there that made quality mags that would work reliably, but I will be darned if I can remember who that was. Last I knew they were out of business. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

02-19-2007, 07:11 AM	#7
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,360	used to own a SS Mini 14 Ranch but i sold it due to lack of accuracy once it heated up. i hear they fixed the accuracy of the new ones though. i would prefer the Mini 30 though for the beefer 7.62x39 cartridge __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

02-19-2007, 07:29 AM	#8
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 8,919	My dad has a Ruger Ranch Rifle. I have borrowed it a couple of times and was not impressed at all. Sure, its handy and SEEMS like a nice package and a good idea, but the accuracy is awful and the trigger is not good and theres little you can do to improve it. A 4-6" 100yd group is the norm. Dad is not crazy about it either and uses his Thompson Encore 223 most of the time. I really don't know why he keeps it around. We joke about how horrible it is! I always tell everyone that if you want a low cost 223 rifle, go with a bolt action Savage or Remington or maybe a Contender or NEF Handi-Rifle. Otherwise, save your pennies and buy a quality AR variant. I have no use or want....EVER...for a Mini-14, thank you. - 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!

02-19-2007, 01:40 AM	#3
mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,436	Well, there were a couple. It was at a store, not a show (LGS in my head means Local Gun Store...sorry for any confusion) They had a used one, with the older style front sight, for $399. The new ones were fetching $599, and of course they had the newer style sights on them. I'm sure if I looked around more I could find a better deal, but I will get one soon (those darn democrats are just making me buy guns.... bummer ) Matt

02-19-2007, 06:41 AM	#4
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,636	I owned a Mini Stainless Ranch once; gave it to a friend, don't hear much from him anymore. Probably the worst example of a rifle I ever owned.

02-19-2007, 08:36 AM	#10
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,316	My old man has a Mini-14. He says it is really fun to shoot.

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