Mini 14 Stocks

[sargents1]

I am looking for opinions for a stock upgrade for my Mini 14 (Pre-ranch version). Right now I have the OEM Ruger synthetic stock. It works fine but I feel like switching things up just for the sake of variety.

I have my eye on three stocks in particular but I am open to suggestions.

1. Tapco Fusion.
2. ATI Strikeforce
3. Hogue Overmolded.

I realize that the first two are pretty different from the Hogue (the tapco being a telescoping stock and the ATI being a folder/telescoper).

What are peoples' experiences with each, pros/cons/comments. The other thing that is important is that anything I buy needs to be compatible with my Amega scout rail.

I have already Ruled out the SCAR stock and the Troy Industries stock. Both of those are nice but cost an arm and a leg.

Pictures of your setup would be very helpful.

Cheers,

-Steve

 

[Al James]

My vote is for the Hogue. Keeps the lines traditional, is good quality and adds a nice "feel" to the Mini. The other 2 both look and feel cheesy IMO. Of course you know what opinions are like.

 

[SteelShooter]

If it is one of the older Mini-14's you coud go with one of the original Ruger folding stocks for the Mini. Kind the original A-Team used, and featured o teh opening of the new A-Team movie.

They are out there in both the blued and stinless configuration if you are willing to look for them.

 

[dBhound]

I have a Tapco Fusion stock on my 1999 Mini and I wouldn't recommend it. The hand guard bolts on with spacers and is not heavy duty enough for me. In fact, I have the stock black guard snapped on with the Fusion lower. Looks OK I guess. Like anyone would actually mount anything on that rail anyway. Loose as a goose.

This is more of an appearance than a handling package. LOL

I can email a pic to someone for posting here if anyone is interested. Not set up for pictures yet.

Good luck on the build.

dBhound

 

[RustyD]

I have the ATI on mine and I like it. Also came w/ the Hogue stock and I like that too. I just like pistol grips when shooting from a sitting position as I would be doing for Predator hunting. Although I don't use my 2008 mini as it is inaccurate, 4-5" @ 50!

 

[Al James]

Although I don't use my 2008 mini as it is inaccurate, 4-5" @ 50!

:shock: If you have tried all of the usual remedies I would give Ruger a call on that one. 8-10 MOA doesnt quite cut it IMO.

 

[sargents1]

I have the ATI on mine and I like it. Also came w/ the Hogue stock and I like that too. I just like pistol grips when shooting from a sitting position as I would be doing for Predator hunting. Although I don't use my 2008 mini as it is inaccurate, 4-5" @ 50!

Yeah, if you are shooting basketball sized groups at 50 yds you should have that looked at. My mini shoots 2.5-3.5in groups at 100yds. This is with a 5MOA red dot sight and no magnification.

BTW, How does the ATI stock fit on your Mini barrel/action? Tight, Loose. Is there any movement that you can see?

 

[sargents1]

If it is one of the older Mini-14's you coud go with one of the original Ruger folding stocks for the Mini. Kind the original A-Team used, and featured o teh opening of the new A-Team movie.

They are out there in both the blued and stinless configuration if you are willing to look for them.

hmmm.....

 

[RustyD]

Already sent it right back to Ruger and had a post on another site.

http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/showthre ... mini+sucks

They said it was fixed and now met THEIR specs.

But the ATI stock does fit nice, I really like it as many others do.

 

[sargents1]

Already sent it right back to Ruger and had a post on another site.

http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/showthre ... mini+sucks

They said it was fixed and now met THEIR specs.

But the ATI stock does fit nice, I really like it as many others do.

That being the case, I would do one of two things.

1. Sell it to my Brother-in-law (or some other sucker) for as much as I could get for it because he can't shoot to save his life and would never know the difference.

2. Try some of the usual tricks that people do to make Minis shoot. Accu-Strut, flash-hider/muzzle brake, barrel shortened to 16.25in, Scout Rail, bedding, Trigger work, Different weight of bullets etc.

Before you do any of these things, get a friend who is a good shot try the rifle and see how the gun performs for someone else.

 

[RustyD]

I am an Excellant shot shooting clover leafs w/ many of my guns at 100. The only guns I shoot at 50 are slugs and the mini. I don't like the looks of those add ons, yuck!

 

[sargents1]

I am an Excellant shot shooting clover leafs w/ many of my guns at 100. The only guns I shoot at 50 are slugs and the mini. I don't like the looks of those add ons, yuck!

Time to sell it and get an AR-15.