50 state legal modern sporting rifles?

[phx223]

My wife is in the military and we move a ton, so I was thinking of buying a mini-14 to minimize hassle that comes with moving.

I like the “tactical” version due to the shorter barrel, but was wondering if that version is considered too scary anywhere as it does have what looks like the completely ineffective birdcage flash suppressor (I’d just as soon put a thread protector on the end of the muzzle).

I guess I could always have a barrel reamed down to 16.1”, but that’s a bit more hassle than buy once, cry once.

Thanks guys.

 

[calicojack]

For 50 states, the only thing that would work (maybe, not sure about Hawaii) is a Ruger Mini-14 with a 5 round mag (ranch model).

 

[ed bernay]

I don't have experience with them but I hear good things about the Fightlite SCR. They seem to be sold out though.

 

[phx223]

For 50 states, the only thing that would work (maybe, not sure about Hawaii) is a Ruger Mini-14 with a 5 round mag (ranch model).

Thanks. Probably should go with the ranch over the “tactical”

 

[win296]

Does it need to be 5.56? If 9mm would do a Ruger PC 9.


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[Rocinante]

-HK SL8
-ARES SCR
-SKS (non-Yugo)
SKS isn't exactly "modern" but is legal in all 50 states.

 

[HiStandards]

Jeff Cooper used to recommend a Winchester 94 .30-30 as something that wouldn't scare the sheeple.

 

[teratos]

Jeff Cooper used to recommend a Winchester 94 .30-30 as something that wouldn't scare the sheeple.

Lever actions in pistol calibers would be reasonable.

 

[Park ranger]

A tanker M1 Garand

 

[Sirex]

I have seriously been looking at buying a Troy PAR if I ever got the money.

 

[teratos]

I have an H&K 630 that is a tack driver. Looks pretty, though. Mags are ridiculously expensive. It will take SL6 mags. Not necessarily practical, but could fit the bill.