Best Stabilizer Size For 18.5 BBL

m1a_scoutguy · Jun 6, 2024

Hey guys,I have a New Mini I bought a month or so ago and it is a new model,585ish with 18.5 BBL.While it shoots OK and has been super reliable I am looking @ trying to improve the accuracy a bit if I can & tone down the brass from flying into the next county,LOL I am looking @ the accuracystore & there stabilizer/gas block. Looks like a great unit and while I like the "looks" of the M14 style if I'm gonna spend the money I want whats gonna work the best,so long short or somewhere in between is fine. For the guys that have utilized this which ones seem to work the best or ones you have had the best results with. Any thoughts or ideals would be appreciated,thanks.
https://accuracystore.com/index.php...ith-580-thru-600/p/74967197/category=19853331

Hylander · Jun 11, 2024

Personally, I would go with the midlength

Mobuck · Jun 12, 2024

"trying to improve the accuracy a bit if I can & tone down the brass from flying into the next county,LOL"
Mediocre accuracy and brass launching are typical attributes of the Mini.

m1a_scoutguy · Jun 12, 2024

Hylander said:
Personally, I would go with the midlength

Mobuck said:
"trying to improve the accuracy a bit if I can & tone down the brass from flying into the next county,LOL"
Mediocre accuracy and brass launching are typical attributes of the Mini.

Thanks for the info guys. Well I ended up calling the accuracy store & talked with a couple different guys and asked the same question. They recommended the full length so that's what I got,not concerned on how it looks. As much of a M1a/M14 guy I am if I'm spending my $$$ I want (hopefully) the best bang for my buck. I also got the adjustable gas block,its was only $30 bucks more and makes better sense than taking your rifle apart 3 or 4 times trying to find the right gas valve. Oh and I realize I have a Mini-14 and with it comes all the accuracy shortcomings,I have worked up some loads & @ 100yrds I am happy with what I have,if the $$$ spent gets me half of that I will be thrilled if not well live and learn,LOL I plan on heading to the range today so will update with a few pics and some improved info. I'll keep ya posted & thanks again.

m1a_scoutguy · Jun 16, 2024

Well I called the accuracy store and talked with a couple great guys,I asked what was the best bang for the buck and they recommended the long stabilizer so that's what I got. I added on the adjustable gas block for $30 bucks,that made sense cuz the set of gas bushings were $35 and then if its not the one ya want ya gotta take your rifle apart multiple times,seems silly not to get the adjustable one. I have only been to the range once with it so more work to do. I loaded some 69 Nosler bullets and they seemed to be better. I'm content now and will work on it and adjust the scope down next range trip. Good enough for now. Here are a couple pics. Target is @ 100yrds from a decent rest,I have a 1x8 scope.

Best Stabilizer Size For 18.5 BBL

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