Brass Deflector for a Mini-14?

[clogan0304]

My buddy - who is a LEFTY - is looking to get a Mini-14 and is concerned about the brass ejecting in his face. Anyone know if someone makes a Brass Deflector that can help him out, either Ruger brand or aftermarket?

 

[mattsbox99]

Check out Accuracy Systems, they make adjustable gas ports to lower the bolt velocity and drop cases at your feet.

My .223 Mini mostly lauches them forward, I haven't shot the 6.8 one yet.

http://www.accuracysystemsinc.com/index.php

 

[blume357]

if he's looking at a new one (they are all ranch rifles now) he needs to worry more about the cases hitting him on top of the head when they come down... I really don't think he needs to worry.... those critters get slung high and wide.

 

[RCT(V)]

My buddy - who is a LEFTY - is looking to get a Mini-14 and is concerned about the brass ejecting in his face. Anyone know if someone makes a Brass Deflector that can help him out, either Ruger brand or aftermarket?

Thank you for the informative replies.

I joined the forum yesterday - just so I could ask the same question myself

 

[clogan0304]

if he's looking at a new one (they are all ranch rifles now) he needs to worry more about the cases hitting him on top of the head when they come down... I really don't think he needs to worry.... those critters get slung high and wide.

It is a used one - about 9yrs old - but hasn't seen much but the inside of a gun safe all those years. How will I know if this one is a "Ranch Rifle"? And, I thought all Mini-14s were called "Ranch Rifles". Apparently I have much to learn.

 

[George S]

I'm a leftie and after I added a smaller gas port bushing to my Mini-14, I don't have any issue with empty cases flying back at me. With the stock setup, the cases used to fly about 25-30 feet away. It got to where I waited to take the right-most lane at my club so I wouldn't be lobbing cases at 5 or 6 other shooters.

Now with the smaller bushing, the case only travel about 4-5 feet and slightly forward. Miss the long walks to pick up cases.....

 

[mattsbox99]

Ranch Rifles have integral scope bases (and were sold with Ruger scope rings). They also say "Ranch Rifle" on the back of the receiver.

 

[dfletcher]

I use the Mini and am left handed. Empty brass doesn't come near my face at all. The only poblem I have at the range, being lefty means I can't set up a cardboard stop to keep the brass from shooting down about 4 benches. I have no sympathy for anyone who sets up (after) next to me but I do feel a bit bad about it when they're about 20 yards away.