Vapor
.308 Win
They seem reliable and comfortable. I don't see what the fuss is.
The lower sight height over bore has some distinct advantages.
The lower sight height over bore has some distinct advantages.
Got an itch for a Ruger Mini 14
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Vapor
.308 Win
stokes
.338 Win Mag
I saw a video,I'll see if I can find it again and link it if I can.It was a slow motion vid showing the barrel on the older model whipping when fired, which they claim is the reason for the vertical stringing.The barrel moved a lot.Then it showed a vid with the Accu-strut and the barrel was stable.This problem was rectified with one of the later series,forget when exactly but may have been the 580 series.
Vapor
.308 Win
They are well loved by native Alaskans. Usually riding on atvs and horses as a quick grab and shoot gun. They like them on Caribou and wolves etc. They don't ruin meat and are reliable in the harsh conditions.
Deepblue27
.177 BB
The Mini-14's are a real hot item and in high demand given the current political environment. If you find a new one for $1000, grab it !!
I've been watching on Gunbroker, the last two NIB stainless models sold for over $1600. One was a model 5802 and one was a 5817.
Earlier this year, they were selling in the $900 range...
I've been watching on Gunbroker, the last two NIB stainless models sold for over $1600. One was a model 5802 and one was a 5817.
Earlier this year, they were selling in the $900 range...
Vapor
.308 Win
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
So where the hell are the pictures?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Vapor
.308 Win
I want that flash hider for mine, but they won't fit.
I'm glad some of you are old enough to get it.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
You don't happen to be a Magnum PI fan too, do ya?
stokes
.338 Win Mag
You're gonna need more popcorn.That box will be empty by the time I find a camera.Lets not even talk about how long it will take for me to figure out how to post any pics.So where the hell are the pictures?
Vapor
.308 Win
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Vapor
.308 Win
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Always demanding the pictures.
What can I say, I'm a VISUAL guy, lol.
stokes
.338 Win Mag
Heres a pic,stop ya squawkin
Vapor
.308 Win
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
nortatoga
.338 Win Mag
That was not one of my Mini's! All three are unblemished..
stokes
.338 Win Mag
Still no pics.But I did get to shoot some longer distances out on the farm.I was using a small silhouette target 12"X18" at 50, 100 and 150 yds.Didnt have a rest so I shot off hand and laying prone.Out of 110 shots total,6 headshots missed left and right all the rest were in the zone.Not a nail driver by any means but more than adequate as a defensive weapon.Using 4 different types of ammo,42gr 55gr 62 gr and some steel casings,fmj,green tip armor piercing and soft points the gun ate it all and didnt have a hiccup.
stokes
.338 Win Mag
stokes
.338 Win Mag
There ya go, BD
Bought a BN 584 Series before the madness started, back in March. My first ever Mini 14. Haven't shot it much yet, but here's what I can tell you from the little I did:
VERY Loud
Good accuracy with open sights at 50 & 100yds
Kicks empties into the next county
Little to no recoil
100% reliability with 223 & 556 ammo
VERY Loud
Good accuracy with open sights at 50 & 100yds
Kicks empties into the next county
Little to no recoil
100% reliability with 223 & 556 ammo
stokes
.338 Win Mag
I have read about that being a problem.Mine isnt too bad.It throws them up and forward,only about 10-15 ft or so.I also read that there are ways to adjust the gas so they dont chuck the shells too far.I think mine may have had that done.
technicalgadget
.223 Rem
You can buy an adjustable gas block that allows you to fine tune the amount of gas being used to cycle the action, I have read that it can also improve accuracy.
stokes
.338 Win Mag
They also make gas reduction bushings to use with non adjustable,or stock gas blocks.
