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Optics for Mini-14 ?
Iconoclast
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As a follow-up to alaskaman's inquiry on a mount for the Mini-14 (and I have the mount ordered based on Frogbert's post - thank you very much!), what suggestions do folks have for the optics to be mounted "Scout style" on this firearm type?
Even though the Mini-14 is a long way from a tack driver, my eyesight is such that if I use iron sights, I might as well throw rocks. I'd not need anything more than 2x, I imagine, and even a red dot / holo sight at 1x would likely do if compatible with the Weaver style mount I ordered.
I'd like something rugged & reliable, but cost is definitely a key factor. I don't need a $350 - $700 scope for this $125 rifle (OK, I admit, I bought it a *long* time ago). I certainly want to keep this below $200 and preferably below $100 if that can be done without seriously compromising performance at the Mini-14's intrinsic level of accuracy (which ain't great). I'd like something which will hold zero and resist damage from bouncing about in a truck rack, say.
I'll thank contributers here in advance rather than eat up the post allowance later. Thanks!
Even though the Mini-14 is a long way from a tack driver, my eyesight is such that if I use iron sights, I might as well throw rocks. I'd not need anything more than 2x, I imagine, and even a red dot / holo sight at 1x would likely do if compatible with the Weaver style mount I ordered.
I'd like something rugged & reliable, but cost is definitely a key factor. I don't need a $350 - $700 scope for this $125 rifle (OK, I admit, I bought it a *long* time ago). I certainly want to keep this below $200 and preferably below $100 if that can be done without seriously compromising performance at the Mini-14's intrinsic level of accuracy (which ain't great). I'd like something which will hold zero and resist damage from bouncing about in a truck rack, say.
I'll thank contributers here in advance rather than eat up the post allowance later. Thanks!
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My other Scout Mini wears an El Cheapo red dot on the other 1/2 of the 10-22 mount; setting it up so that you look straight thru it is kind of a pain; but well worth it. It's kinda like sighting through a roll of toilet paper at whatever target you choose.
One of my non-Scout Minis wears a 8-32x Weaver; go figure.