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 Mini 14
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06/16/11 06:12 PM
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cavediver
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Are Ruger mini 14 any good.
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 06:20 PM
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preston629
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 06:32 PM
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dieterich
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This will likely get me flamed, but I'd save and buy an AR.
Minis are good guns though.
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 06:35 PM
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DallasShootingSupplies
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They are good, but too expensive now. A new one cost nearly what an AR does and an AR is better in every aspect (way more accurate, mounting optics is much easier/better, mags are wayyy cheaper, suppresses better, more parts etc). If they were cheaper I would like them more. I had one growing up, good gun.
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 06:49 PM
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gbeard
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Their accuracy is comparable to an AK. Although I have heard of some of the target models being pretty accurate.
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 06:52 PM
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cavediver
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I have a chance to get one really cheap but can decide between the minim or a 1911.
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Re: Mini 14
[Re: DallasShootingSupplies]
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06/16/11 06:58 PM
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Sniper John
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CDNN has several variations of trade-in Mini 14 models in their last catalog. Retractable stocked GB models and others ranging from $400 to $490. Target and Circassian models for $700.
If I were choosing between an AR15 and Mini14 I would go for the AR for the reasons given, but a man can't have too many guns and those are some decent deals. I have an older Mini 14 Ranch that I guess I was lucky with as it shoots as accurate as I am able to manage.
If you can get one for "really cheap", no reason not to go with it now and upgrade to the AR later.
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 07:11 PM
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I've owned minis off and on for years, currently own a series 189 mini 30, accuracy so so..my mini 14 tactical new series 581 shoots 1 1/2" groups at 100 yards with a 2x7x33 Redfield...I love it. if you like the Garand actions you will love minis, like said before they run $600 and more brand new right now and for an extra $100 you can get a mid price AR 15.
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Re: Mini 14
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06/16/11 07:13 PM
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CDNN has several variations of trade-in Mini 14 models in their last catalog. Retractable stocked GB models and others ranging from $400 to $490. Target and Circassian models for $700.
If I were choosing between an AR15 and Mini14 I would go for the AR for the reasons given, but a man can't have too many guns and those are some decent deals. I have an older Mini 14 Ranch that I guess I was lucky with as it shoots as accurate as I am able to manage.
If you can get one for "really cheap", no reason not to go with it now and upgrade to the AR later. Couldn't agree more. I've had a few Mini's over the years, I only ever had one that was up to the accuracy potential of the round. If you can get a GOOD deal on one, go for it then upgrade to an AR later.
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