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RUGER MINI 14

pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
edited January 2008 in Ask the Experts
I heard and read many pros and cons with the mini 14. I was looking to make mime more practicle with some tactical applications i.e. railings, adjustable stock, optics. What do you experts think?
Should I attempt this or should I sell it and get something else?
What aftermarket mags do you recommend?
thanks
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What makes a mini 14 a ranch model? Is it the receiver that has a dove tail for scope rings or the drilled and taped for a base that makes it a ranch model? I've heard conflicing stories about this and would like to find out one way or the other. Thanks...[:)]
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is the difference between ranch model and mini 14?
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a stainless steel Mini 14 that I bought while I was in college back in 1984. The only accessories that I have for it is a sling, and a flash suppressor. I would describe the condition as good to excellent. I have probably only fired 200 rounds through it. The question that I have is, what is this rifle worth?

    Thanks for any responses in advance.
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello can someone help me on a value of an ruger mini 14 made in May of 1979. This information was given to me by strum ruger after I gave the them serial number, also it has not been fired and all of the hardware is on it is wood. Thanks
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought my son a used mini 14 SS wood stock. How do you tell if it is a pre ban? He wants to trick it out some, needs hand gaurd, scope, muzzle brk ect. not a ranch model. Thnxs Pro Gun
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was just at the local gun shop and found a "pre-ban" ruger mini 14. I was told it is an early one. The stock is beautiful, and it's all wood. It does not have the metal vent, rather a solid wood piece on top of the barrel. Asking price is $475. I'm thinking about about getting it. Were there any problems with the early ones that were later worked out in the later models? Also is $475 a good price? Thanks.
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ve a Ruger Mini 14 stainless steel with Factory folding stock, baynot lug and flash hider, it is not listed in the blue book. does anyone have any info on this particular model and what it would be worth. i was told that it originally came from a police dept.
    Many thanks
    Dave
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought this rifle from a friend and he called it a ranch I know nothing about this rifle so the education is just getting started. What is and how can U tell the difference from the ranch/carbine? Is there a better sight to get this info? Thanks for all your help! I checked the serial #183
    shows that it was manu. in 82' and it is a mini 14 not a ranch, is there a site I can find info. on mounting scope and/or accessories?
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an old beater Mini 14 that's been jamming. Took it down to clean it and had a lot of resudue around the gas pipe. I removed the gas pipe to clean and found a groove in the pipe. Should there be an o ring in that groove? None of the schematics show one. Thanks for the help.
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Purchased a Ruger Mini 14 in .222 Ranch Rifle. Condition is 99.9%. I was curious to know about the value. It is blue with wood stock. Thanks
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a good trade opprotunity. Its for a ruger mini 14 and on the left side of the receiver it says something like in the 200 year of freedom 1776-1976. Gun is about 85% Any info would help.
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is the twist rate of the new miini 14? Thanks.
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just obtained a never fired , SS mini 14 . It has the original box , factory SS foldind stock and wood hand guard . It also has the factory mag and sling still in the plastic .
    What years were these made , and what is the approx value .
    Thanks In Advance
    Mike
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is the date of mfg for a Ruger mini 14 serial number5 184-61054?
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own a mini 14 and would like to add a few extras,scope mount ,bipod etc...,this I feel comfortable doing. I was considering replacing the front sight with a flash hider/ muzzle break from eagle, how difficult is factory front sight removal and would this be a job for a gunsmith.
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi All does any body know of a "barrel brace" or something like that. That helps the accurecy A friend has one and said there is some thing for them and if there is where would I get one Thanks Lee
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just made a trade for a Mini 14 223 cal. will this thing shoot 5.56 cal. also ? its only marked .223 Thanks for an answer. [;)]
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is there any "first-hand" info with the newer mini 14 as far as accuracy is concerned? I gave up on the original model, when 4" at a 100 yd. was the best they would do. If they are "greatly improved" please give some details. THX HAWKSHAW
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I took my basic training with the m 14 and I liked it well. The Ruger mini 14 seems to have at least some similarities.
    Any opinions?
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  • pat1pat1 Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What would be a good scope to put on a ruger Mini 14?
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  • NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I realize that gun magazines say you should always mount an "affordable" scope, which to them apparently means one that costs $800 dollars and up, but I have used $100 scopes on mine and they have worked fine (Bushnell). On my super mini from Accuracy Rifle Systems, I have a Nikon and it works great.
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  • MossbergboogieMossbergboogie Member Posts: 12,211
    edited November -1
    depends on your intended use, but within reason 3-9 or a fixed 4 wouldnt be wrong. 40mm recticle should do the job i have a 50 mm and it was not with in reason. Its aslo 6-24 keep it between 6-10 most of the time, but it was only 100 bucks so learning from my lesson sometimes simpler is better.
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,178 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I realize this isn't very high end, but I have a factory folder that uses an old steel Weaver 1.5 to 5X with post. Lots of eye relief, large field of view and I think just the right magnification.
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  • NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As an aside, I had scopes on my "regular" mini as well as my mini-30. Since these are not the most accurate rifles, I thought, why not try them without scopes and let my vision be the parameter for how far I shoot? Maybe try that first and then add a scope and see what differences for you there are.
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  • IAMACLONE_2IAMACLONE_2 Member Posts: 4,725
    edited November -1
    3x9-40mm Simmons about $89
    It will outshoot the rifle.
    300yd gun
    good combo
    Alot of crappie mounts
    That new billet handhard replacement with rails looks good on ney & catalogs.
    But never used one of those mounts
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  • ruger41ruger41 Member Posts: 14,665 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Mini-14 too and have been in the market for a scope. I found one on Cabelas that looks like it would be perfect for the Mini. It's made by BSA and is designed to work especially for .223's
    Here is the rundown from Cabelas:the BSA Sweet 223 takes the guesswork out of varmint hunting with your .223. The three included elevation drums are precisely calculated to compensate for the elliptical drop of 50-, 55- or 62-grain bullets. The trajectory is compensated to any given distance between 100 and 400 yards by turning the elevation drum to the desired distance.
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  • Wolf.Wolf. Member Posts: 2,223 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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    I agree with NOTPARS up to a point. I personally like shooting with "open" or "peep" or "iron" sights. I don't use a scope much, BUT, shooting with a scope vastly increases your ability to see and distiguish targets in brush (at least for me, anyway).

    So, for a Mini 14, which I believe is a 150 yard rifle, you should be very careful to not overpower the scope. If you do, it will make for miserable shooting.

    I believe the ideal scope for the Mini-14 is a 1-4X variable, which I don't think exists. If it did exist it would probably be fairly expensive. Another member, dfletcher mentioned a 1.5-5X scope on a Mini 14, which worked well for him. For some reason, it's tough to find a variable or a fixed-focus scope with "1X" in the description. The 1X makes for very quick acquisition in my opinion. A friend of mine just put a 2-7X Leupold variable on his Mini 14 and he likes it.

    I am a believer in quality, but I don't believe in putting an $800 scope on a gun whose reasonably effective use stops (my opinion) at 150 yards. Having said that however, you do get what you pay for. I have noticed that good (i.e. expensive) scopes are significanly brighter than inexpensive scopes, thereby making for better sight picture in low light conditions. There are some good inexpensive scopes out there, though.

    So, to answer the question directly, my suggestion is to get either a Leupold or Nikon in the lowest possible variable range you can find that is within your price range OR if you are interested in a fixed-focus scope, my suggestion is a 2X Leupold or Nikon. Lower priced lesser-known scopes of good quality are also available, however Leupold and Nikon are my suggestions.
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Leupold 1.5x5 on my Mini 14 and love it. At 1.5 with both eyes open it is awesome on running jacks. On 5 power its no problem hitting a setting target at 150 to 200 yards.
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  • mrs102mrs102 Member Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I put a Trijicon Reflex on mine with the triangle "dot". Works great for me.
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