Tapco gen 2 magazines work at least as well as Ruger mags. $15
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/tapco-ruger-mini-14-gen-ii-223-5-56-30-round-magazine.html
I think the mini looks best with a 20 rounder
Mini-14 vs. AR-15
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Tapco gen 2 magazines work at least as well as Ruger mags. $15
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/tapco-ruger-mini-14-gen-ii-223-5-56-30-round-magazine.html
I think the mini looks best with a 20 rounder
- May 15, 2007
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- May 15, 2007
- 24,523
This is the best I could get my Mini-14 to shoot yesterday at the AGC. Rock solid bench rest with a Weaver riflescope. at 100 yards.
55gr .223 ball. I think I'm going to head out there again tomorrow, and see if I can tighten it up.
It's a challenge now, me against the gun and the gun against me
55gr .223 ball. I think I'm going to head out there again tomorrow, and see if I can tighten it up.
It's a challenge now, me against the gun and the gun against me
TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
When was your Mini made? Earlier examples had a reputation for so-so accuracy at best. It was eventually determined that poor barrel harmonics were the source. Once that was addressed accuracy improved. I'm not sure of the time period that change was instituted or what serial number.
Kman
Blah, blah, blah
I have had a few and they definitely got better with time. Did they call it barrel whip on the old longer pencil thin barrels?
My newest tactical with shorter stout barrel has been the most accurate. Of course, not woth me but my son is just about surgical with it.
IIRC, the improved models began with the 58"x" and up serial numbers.
I've got an old one where we were warned off of shooting 5.56 ammo, and restrict ourselves to .223 only, before Ruger changed the chamber design. It's accuracy leaves a lot to be desired.
I have several Michell Arms 40 round stainless steel mags, some still in unopened packages. Does anyone know where/how to obtain replacement springs for these mags? Either the metallurgy or heat treat were off and the mag springs tend to collapse after very little use.
I have several Michell Arms 40 round stainless steel mags, some still in unopened packages. Does anyone know where/how to obtain replacement springs for these mags? Either the metallurgy or heat treat were off and the mag springs tend to collapse after very little use.
wpage
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This is it^^^^
Slackdaddy
My pronouns: Iva/Bigun
- Jan 1, 2019
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This is the best I could get my Mini-14 to shoot yesterday at the AGC. Rock solid bench rest with a Weaver riflescope. at 100 yards.
55gr .223 ball. I think I'm going to head out there again tomorrow, and see if I can tighten it up.
It's a challenge now, me against the gun and the gun against me
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An older Mini will benefit from a barrel stabilizer AND gas bushings.
The Minis are severely over gassed in most cases, hurting accuracy as much as barrel whip.
These days the AR15 would be the choice for most. Back when the Mini-14 was introduced it was playing on the 'sex appeal' of the Garand/M14. It looked like the rifle they or their father had used 'in the war'. It had many accessories available, not as many as the current AR-15 but better than most on the market at the time (types of stock, flash hider with military style sight built-in, etc). Look at all the accessories the 10-22 has (another Ruger product).
Accuracy was always been an issue with the Mini-14 but they did get better with time. The barrel stabilizer helped before Ruger made changes to the product during production. I'm sure Mr. Ruger was hoping he would get a military contract with the Mini-14, but other than a few foreign countries this didn't happen. The full automatic AC556 did have some military (foreign) and police sales. The mini-14 does have, seemingly, many roles in the movies being a cheap M14 look alike.
I'm not partial to either product (but have owned all I've mentioned) but they have their place in the market.
Accuracy was always been an issue with the Mini-14 but they did get better with time. The barrel stabilizer helped before Ruger made changes to the product during production. I'm sure Mr. Ruger was hoping he would get a military contract with the Mini-14, but other than a few foreign countries this didn't happen. The full automatic AC556 did have some military (foreign) and police sales. The mini-14 does have, seemingly, many roles in the movies being a cheap M14 look alike.
I'm not partial to either product (but have owned all I've mentioned) but they have their place in the market.
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I Pity Da Fools!
There’s Four Reasons for wanting a Mini-14 or AC556
There’s Four Reasons for wanting a Mini-14 or AC556
Yeah...but they couldn't hit anything either!
As much as AR folks like to bust on Mini-14 accuracy, if that is one of the newer heavier barrel ones, it definitely should do better than that off a rest. After a general tightness check of all the hardware, maybe try a different brand of ammo.This is the best I could get my Mini-14 to shoot yesterday at the AGC. Rock solid bench rest with a Weaver riflescope. at 100 yards.
55gr .223 ball. I think I'm going to head out there again tomorrow, and see if I can tighten it up.
It's a challenge now, me against the gun and the gun against me
View attachment 387074
My mini 14 won't touch my ARs, but using Federal 55 gr M193 I can get about 3" at 100 yds. Other ammo seems to open up to 4" or even more. Mine is an older (early 80s) mini. That is shooting with a rest and it is scoped. Shooting was spaced to somewhat to reduce any stringing from a heated barrel.
Trepang
Ultimate Member
I have a newer one - I am the weak link in the accuracy equation.
Have two Colt AR's just because I think everyone should have a couple but I much prefer the Mini-14.
Have two Colt AR's just because I think everyone should have a couple but I much prefer the Mini-14.
Vile Shadow
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- Feb 28, 2013
- 28,953
Lemme see if I know the reasons....
Wood, stainless, folding stock, and since those pictures offend libtards thats why the folders are banned here
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
Don't forget chasing your spent brass five benches down at the range...
Vile Shadow
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- Feb 28, 2013
- 28,953
Unless you’re teachin yer ol lady to shoot at a indoor range and you get to watch her dance when a spent one bounces off the right wall and lands between her boobsDon't forget chasing your spent brass five benches down at the range...
Thanks for educating me. I just ordered the Accuracy System setup for my 184-series, pencil barrel Mini-14.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
Unless you’re teachin yer ol lady to shoot at a indoor range and you get to watch her dance when a spent one bounces off the right wall and lands between her boobs
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