Ruger Mini 14

[DeereMann]

Have a 10 year old mini 14 in .223 Rem. Works flawlessly. Not the most accurate in the world, but good enough to 100+ yds which is all I wanted for woods varmints.

As other posters have noted, Ruger has recently upped their game on accuracy, likely due to competition from AR-15's. AR-15's were, and to some extent still are, too expensive for my liking compared to the mini 14.

From a reliability standpoint, it will serve you well. In my view, the synthetic stock / stainless barrel is butt-ugly, but eminently servicable in foul weather, so I bought that combo. This firearm is not a showpiece for me, unlike some of my others - it is a quick reaction multiple varmint exterminator.

Don't know about interchangable magazines, sorry. The factory stock 4 round clip is all I need.

 

[kf4uda]

I have a Mini-14 tactical. I have been very happy with the rifle and have not had any problems with it in the 3yrs that I have owned it. I use it for its intended purpose as a ranch/farm rifle. I have a mount under the canopy of my tractor that it stays in while bush hogging. I am well pleased with the accuracy of this rifle. I never fired the older version of the Mini, but as I understand they were not nearly as accurate as this new model. I have 5,20 and 30 round mags for it. I know you can get cheaper aftermarket plastic ones but I went ahead and purchased all factory Ruger steel mags as they seem much better quality. I have no regrets with this rifle.

Ruger® Mini-14® Tactical Rifle Autoloading Rifle Models

 

[RobertN]

don't know about availability, but saw in the book for Mini-14 that family got, it is available in 6.8SPC. That is a nice cartridge for up to and including deer/pig.

I do not see it listed at thier site though.

 

[RobertN]

It has been my expierience the last 30 years or so, that most entry to mid grade Ruger rifles and pistols benefit from a trigger job, and often a tuning. At least, from what I have seen with Mini-14, 10-22, Blackhawk, Single-Six.

Sounds like the trigger job would be well worth it. Wifey doesn't realize that on top of the gun price I have to stock up on ammo!

 

[nybirdman]

Connecticut Precision Chambering for a trigger job on the Mini....best $60.00 you will spend.3lb.crisp trigger.

 

[Soundguy]

don't know about availability, but saw in the book for Mini-14 that family got, it is available in 6.8SPC. That is a nice cartridge for up to and including deer/pig.

I do not see it listed at thier site though.

i've seen one in 6.8.. so i know it's out there.

i agree.. NICE cartridge for intermediate use.

 

[sld]

Called the nearby Walmart and they still have the wood stock blued steel version for 697.00. May try and go look at it tomorrow.

Serial number starts with 582 which I believe implies that it has a drilled and tapped receiver already for a scope.

As much as I like buying guns it's such a hassle to actually get thru all the paperwork.

 

[Soundguy]

As much as I like buying guns it's such a hassle to actually get thru all the paperwork.

4473 is easy.. IF you have to fill one out.

 

[sld]

When I bought my Beretta 92FS at Cabelas, it took about 15 minutes to fill out and another 30 waiting to get approved.

 

[Soundguy]

with only 1 page of questions and a place to sign and date on the back.. a 4473 should take about 2-3 minutes max to fill out if you can read a newspaper and don't have a physical disability with writing.