Recent content by ninjahippie

Got a set of replacement mags from Prescott today. They didn't blink and sent them very quickly (normal Ruger service). The problem is they still have the same springs as the mags that came with my pistol. I think that there are bunch of Mac trucks missing their springs somewhere. Maybe...

Don't know if it's "normal" but it seems to be common. The newer minis seem to have a habit of over ejecting. Mine threw the brass about 40' when I first got it, and the ejector took a little bite out of the cases as well. I have since changed out the gas bushing and added a buffer to where...

Have a look at Accuracy Systems. http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/mini_14_30_accessories.php They have all the goodies for minis.

Get the 14 and have fun. If you later decide to hunt, a good bolt action rifle and decent optic can be easily had for half the cost (or less) of a 30 and will be even better suited to the task.

Mine new mini is drilled and tapped but I got rings in the box with mine. Maybe I'll call and see if I can trade for the rail...

I have a two week old mini. Blued - synthetic stock. So far I can tell you I'm really impressed. Had an opportunity to shoot it side by side with a high end AR-15 last Thursday. Went shot for shot with the AR out to a little over 200 yds (which was about as far as we could shoot in that...