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sekoutdoors
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Location: SE Kansas
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:21 am Post subject: Mini 14 |
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Hello all, this is my first post, and I have to tell you I am so glad to be here! I found this forum via your my space site.
My question is this, I have a Ruger Mini 14 on a layaway plan. It is stainless, with 4 30 round stainless mags. I would really like to hear about any problems anyone has had, and what equipment would be a useful addition. It has the standard iron factory sights. I plan to use it for several things. Varmit and pred. hunting, plus defense as needed. I look forward to hearing from you!
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akforty7
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Mini 14 |
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| sekoutdoors wrote: |
Hello all, this is my first post, and I have to tell you I am so glad to be here! I found this forum via your my space site.
My question is this, I have a Ruger Mini 14 on a layaway plan. It is stainless, with 4 30 round stainless mags. I would really like to hear about any problems anyone has had, and what equipment would be a useful addition. It has the standard iron factory sights. I plan to use it for several things. Varmit and pred. hunting, plus defense as needed. I look forward to hearing from you!
Joe |
This is a great all around gun. Keep it clean & it will take care of you & your family. |
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rudy
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| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:49 am Post subject: |
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I wish you had asked that question prior to putting one on lay-a-way.
I have known only 2 people that actually liked their mini's.
Ruger will NOT support them unless you send the rifle into them for repair. If you modify it in anyway, it will void the warranty.
When the shtf, I hope it doesn't break. |
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GetawayMan
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Hello and howdy sekoutdoors,glad to have you aboard and congrads on excercising your GOD-given RIGHT to own a firearm ,some fairweather patriots blow more smoke then MONICA when it comes to having one period.
First let me ask you, have you finished paying it off? Can you switch your deposit over to something else?Before i can give you a proper answer i need you to answer mine first so i may better help you . |
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GetawayMan
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Hello and howdy sekoutdoors,glad to have you aboard and congrads on excercising your GOD-given RIGHT to own a firearm ,some fairweather patriots blow more smoke then MONICA when it comes to having one period.
First let me ask you, have you finished paying it off? Can you switch your deposit over to something else?Before i can give you a proper answer i need you to answer mine first so i may better help you . |
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rudy
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| Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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While the .223/5.56 round is highly accurate, the mini14 is not.
The factory sights leave a lot to be desired.
The gas system is basically an AR-15 system upside down and shortened. The mini taps the gas from the barrel about 5-6" from the bolt face. The AR is roughly 12". At the shorter distance, there is more pressure, higher temperatures, and burning powder being 'dumped' into the receiver-stock.
There is a reason that the wood stocks had heat shields in them. The same reason that the upper handguard was replaced with a heat resistant guard. They both caught fire.
The magazines are weapon specific. AR-5 magazines will NOT fit it.
Ruger refuses to sell high cap magazines to the general public.
Aftermarket magazines are a crapshoot. Some will work while others made by the same company will not.
It failed military trials in Finland, Phillipines, and Guatamala. |
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