Thoughts on Mini 14 value

[T. MIKE SMITH]

I bought one from a business acquaintance in Texas back in the 1990's he had a gun store at one time but was working in advertising. He kept his FFL and would show me specials he still got from dealers. One time there was a giant blow out special on Ruger of all kinds. I got a Mini 14 stainless and a O/U Redhawk for around $800 which included a $25 fee to his wife who did the paperwork. Like a dummy, I let my brother who had a blue mini 14 talk me out the stainless and since I all ready had a half a dozen shotguns, I sold the O/U to another guy I worked with when he saw it at a hunt we were on. I let him have the O/U for $900 when they were selling for around $1100. at the time. They run about $2000 today. If I just didn't always have to have something different all the time, I might have had a few special pieces instead of the just run of the mill stuff I have now.

 

[okiebertt]

Instead of starting a new thread, what do you guys think about the value of a mini 30? I've got a 1993 model with a Aimpoint on it and it shoots minute of deer, but the ammo selection in that caliber is horrible, FMJ is all I can find at decent price.

 

[JEVapa]

Instead of starting a new thread, what do you guys think about the value of a mini 30? I've got a 1993 model with a Aimpoint on it and it shoots minute of deer, but the ammo selection in that caliber is horrible, FMJ is all I can find at decent price.

Isn't that the 7.62x39? It's probably worser than the mini14

 

[Cold Smoke]

Isn't that the 7.62x39? It's probably worser than the mini14

They all suck like a black hole. Everyone throw them in a big pile and I’ll be around directly to haul them off.

Oh yeah. I need everyone to rubber band a fiver on the barrel for gas.

 

[indi]

I’ve been eyeing one in 300blk, but $1400 is the best deal I’ve found so far. They are cool for sure!!!

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I’ve been eyeing one in 300blk, but $1400 is the best deal I’ve found so far. They are cool for sure!!!

There's a couple on GunBroker that are well below that price. Of course, they rape you on shipping and other fees.

Used:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/967573848
NIB:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/973607635
I'm still trying to buy back a Mini-14 in 6.8 SPC I sold to a friend/former business partner years ago.

 

[TedKennedy]

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

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

Instead of starting a new thread, what do you guys think about the value of a mini 30? I've got a 1993 model with a Aimpoint on it and it shoots minute of deer, but the ammo selection in that caliber is horrible, FMJ is all I can find at decent price.

Best 7.62x39 non-FMJ ammo is probably Hornady 123 gr SST BLACK: https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/7.62x39-123-gr-sst-black#!/
I was lucky and bought a bunch when it was on sale a few years ago.

 

[BobbyV]

I’ve been eyeing one in 300blk, but $1400 is the best deal I’ve found so far. They are cool for sure!!!

Here's one for $1100.

https://gunprime.com/products/ruger-mini-14-300-blackout-5-round-capacity-18-barrel-5866

 

[WoodsCraft]

@JEVapa yes the Mini30 is the mo worser Mini14. One of the only rifles i ever owned that had minute of water barrel accuracy . It made the Mini14 look like a precision rifle in comparison. I owned several SKS rifles which all out shot it