Thoughts on Mini 14 value

[OkieJoe72]

Good for you! Nice looking gun...

Thank you! I’m very happy with it.

 

[Waltercat]

Thank you! I’m very happy with it.

I've had mine for 2 years and bought a ROMEO 7 for it but have yet to install it. Thought it would be a good match. Enjoy.

 

[bigred1]

Good for you.....enjoy.

 

[AER244]

The only issues I ever had with a Mini-30 (or Mini-14 for that matter) is it wouldn't shoot the cheap, Russian ammo very well. 3 or 4 rounds from a 20 round mag wouldn't fire due to the hard primers, I guess. Only thing I can figure. It made a helluva dimple in the primer but wouldn't fire it. A second go around it usually would.

I have one of the newer tactical models and it shoots pretty doggone well...2" to 2.5" give or take a bit off a bench at 100 yds with American Eagle ammo. Maybe not match grade but it's sure good enough.

I think a lot of the accuracy issues with Minis have to do with the very crude front sight on the older models. They damn near completely cover a regular silhouette at 100 yds. The newer ones have sights that are much better. I have a RDS on the tactical and it works much better than the irons for me.

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That’s a sharp looking stock. What make/model is it?

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

That’s a sharp looking stock. What make/model is it?

It's the standard stock that comes on that particular Tactical model:

https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5889.html

 

[Buck98]

I've heard that Ruger is finally making some design changes to the Mini in order to attract more of the AR fanbois. They still won't take AR mags but:

They are only offering them in black
They now come your choice of ribbed or sensually textured handguards
The grip is natural-feeling silicone
Slings are provided, all black leather with chrome studs
A free Spandex t-shirt is included with each purchase

And some scrunchies for your man bun.