I am intertested in purchasing a Mini 14. It will mainly be used for plinking and the ocassional coyote and other varmints. I plan to put a 3x9 scope on it. I do not need a tack driver, but i have heard that the Mini 14's have horrable accuracy and that Ruger recently made modifications to improve accuracy. Will some one please advise me as to what i can expect for accuracy and have they recently been improved. How do I make sure i get one of the improved ones.
Mini 14 Advice
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Divernhunter
Single-Sixer
Anything new will be the "improved" model. What they did was to replace all the worn out tooling at the factory and I believe the barrels are heavier.
I have a older Ranch model and the accuray is fine.
BTW...a 3X9 scope is overkill and most do not "look right" on the mini. I have straight 4X on my 14 and 30 and they work fine and "look right" to me.
My 2 Cents
I have a older Ranch model and the accuray is fine.
BTW...a 3X9 scope is overkill and most do not "look right" on the mini. I have straight 4X on my 14 and 30 and they work fine and "look right" to me.
My 2 Cents
Newer mini's have a better barrel. I still think you will have to find the right ammo for it.
3x9 scope is fine in my opinion.
3x9 scope is fine in my opinion.
felix cortinas
Bearcat
I got a couple of "new minis" including a Tactical, they are tackdrivers compared to some of the older ones, but I am a mini lover. my mini 30 with a 3x9 x 40 shoots 1" groups and is a hog slayer. 
Just buy a later 580/581 series and you should be all set.
tango6
Bearcat
I finally unloaded my 186 series mini 14. is the mini 30 any more accurate than the 14's or is it still a hope and a prayer to hit anything?
tango6
Bearcat
well, the buyer backed out! so I guess I will keep the thing and try to improve it. since the barrel seems to be the weak link, what is the recommended replacement barrel that will give good accuracy?
tango6
Bearcat
I appreciate the link but if I read it right, it will not work on 186 series rifles.
wetidlerjr
Single-Sixer
tango6":1yliibem said:
Where does it say that ?
tango6
Bearcat
4th line down in your quote
"Will not fit early 180-series, as rear of strut will interfere with sling installation point. "
"Will not fit early 180-series, as rear of strut will interfere with sling installation point. "
slippingaway
Blackhawk
tango6":t3xuj3mk said:
But you don't have a 180 series, you have a 186 series, at least that's what you posted.
tango6
Bearcat
ok, maybe i am interpeting it wrong. i thought it meant all 180 to whatever in the 18's. i emailed accu strut for clarification. thanks.
tango6
Bearcat
I received a reply from accu-strut and it will fit my 186 series mini 14. Thanks for all the help and sorry about all the confusion.
wetidlerjr
Single-Sixer
tango6":3jforf4u said:
No problemo ! I live in the state of confusion. :mrgreen:
