Improving the mini 14
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Assuming you are only talking about the newer ones with the better barrel, the only thing I can think of is the trigger.
DGW1949
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I'd like to see an unbreakable, spring-loaded, rebounding firing pin. I've seen M1-Carbine bolt assemblies which were modified that way and they worked very well....almost fool proof actually. If done at the factory, such a set up would allow for a much simpler/stronger/cheaper firing pin AND eliminate the need for the special receiver-cut that is presently required for a "retractable" firing pin....a system which worked real well on the bigger/stronger/forged-steel M1 Garand....but...hey guys, your Mini aint made from forged parts, and this aint the 1940's any more....so it really would be OK to use a modern ignition system.
A heavier-duty rear sight with click adjustments would be great. And please....use a dovetail mount next time, or at least something stronger than that one dinky screw....because...don't look now, but the rear sight you are presently using is often loosing it's adjustment and/or (literally) falling-off while the rifle is being fired.
The new front sight is a welcomed improvement. Now, if you only had an assembly-guy who could consistently get the barrel indexed right and/or install the sight 90-degrees (plumb) to the center-line of the barreled receiver, we'd be on to something.
From the credit where credit is due Dept:
Thank you for the improved accuracy. I'm sure that you've spent a lot of time and money on that aspect of the rifle. My present (blued 'n wood) 582-series Ranch Rifle is the most accurate "out of the box" Mini-14 that I've had.....and over the years, I've about had 'em all.
DGW
I'd like to see an unbreakable, spring-loaded, rebounding firing pin. I've seen M1-Carbine bolt assemblies which were modified that way and they worked very well....almost fool proof actually. If done at the factory, such a set up would allow for a much simpler/stronger/cheaper firing pin AND eliminate the need for the special receiver-cut that is presently required for a "retractable" firing pin....a system which worked real well on the bigger/stronger/forged-steel M1 Garand....but...hey guys, your Mini aint made from forged parts, and this aint the 1940's any more....so it really would be OK to use a modern ignition system.
A heavier-duty rear sight with click adjustments would be great. And please....use a dovetail mount next time, or at least something stronger than that one dinky screw....because...don't look now, but the rear sight you are presently using is often loosing it's adjustment and/or (literally) falling-off while the rifle is being fired.
The new front sight is a welcomed improvement. Now, if you only had an assembly-guy who could consistently get the barrel indexed right and/or install the sight 90-degrees (plumb) to the center-line of the barreled receiver, we'd be on to something.
From the credit where credit is due Dept:
Thank you for the improved accuracy. I'm sure that you've spent a lot of time and money on that aspect of the rifle. My present (blued 'n wood) 582-series Ranch Rifle is the most accurate "out of the box" Mini-14 that I've had.....and over the years, I've about had 'em all.
DGW
Backlighting
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Manufacture a takedown version.
My list for improving the Mini 14 (and 30 and 6.8SPC).
- Co-Witness setup for sights. This does not need to be standard, but would be a good thing as an accessory.
- Available factory tritium sights.
- Push-button mag release setup to allow use of AR mags.
- synthetic traditional styled stock that has removable rail sections and QD sling points.
- Chrome lined bore.
- guide in receiver for stripper clips.
- Chambered in new calibers: .300 BLK and 6.5 Grendel
- Big kid version chambered in .308 Win in Sporter with 20in+ barrel and tacky-cool versions with shorter barrel.
- Sold in package with SR1911 chambered in 10mm.
- Co-Witness setup for sights. This does not need to be standard, but would be a good thing as an accessory.
- Available factory tritium sights.
- Push-button mag release setup to allow use of AR mags.
- synthetic traditional styled stock that has removable rail sections and QD sling points.
- Chrome lined bore.
- guide in receiver for stripper clips.
- Chambered in new calibers: .300 BLK and 6.5 Grendel
- Big kid version chambered in .308 Win in Sporter with 20in+ barrel and tacky-cool versions with shorter barrel.
- Sold in package with SR1911 chambered in 10mm.
