Mini 14 assessment

[btmonnat]

I have a 583 model mini 14 that has a lot of extras on it. Green hogue stock, Accuracy system harmonic dampener barrel stabilizer with mini 14 gas reduction kit, ventilated hand guard, 1911 Wilson combat action buffer, 3lb. 6oz trigger done by Brimstone Gunsmithing, plus all my stock parts. I have about 1150$ into it. Probably shot 150 or less shells with it. Any idea what this would list for if I elect to try and sell on here. Thank you in advance

 

[DGW1949]

In my experience, alterations are rarely a plus when selling unless all of the alterations were done by a well known entity....I've seen two (580+ series) Mini's being offered for sale lately on both this and another Ruger forum. One started at About $1100 and eventually got sold on gunbroker for about $850. The other started at$850 and has since been reduced to $830. As of right now it is still sitting....You might do better on an auction site, or possibly sell it on consignment at a LGS, dunno..... Hope this helped.

DGW

 

[PRichardson87]

What's it shooting for groups right now?

 

[btmonnat]

What's it shooting for groups right now?

Usually under 1.5 to 2" at 100. I have since been working with a Browning auto 7mm-08 that is under 1" and sometimes under 3/4 with my reloads. I have since learned a mini 14 will never be a gun to go all out for accuracy. I did buy it more or less for something to tinker with in the winter

 

[btmonnat]

In my experience, alterations are rarely a plus when selling unless all of the alterations were done by a well known entity....I've seen two (580+ series) Mini's being offered for sale lately on both this and another Ruger forum. One started at About $1100 and eventually got sold on gunbroker for about $850. The other started at$850 and has since been reduced to $830. As of right now it is still sitting....You might do better on an auction site, or possibly sell it on consignment at a LGS, dunno..... Hope this helped.

DGW

Thank you, I have seen the same in the past as far as upgrades or should l say what we think are upgrades. Actually I was thinking 800.00 myself

 

[Iroc]

I’d remove the stabilizer, gas kit and stock and sell those separately if you still have the originals to put back on. Then advertise that the mini comes with a 3.6lb. professional trigger job and you should still get $800 for it.

 

[wv.citybilly]

I have since learned a mini 14 will never be a gun to go all out for accuracy.

The Mini-14 that I own will shoot 1 MOA, and it's no better than yours.

Different ammo though can make all the world of difference. And I've tried plenty. These all grouped 1 MOA or better in my rifle:
Hornady Match 75gr BTHP Lot #8026
Berger 73gr BTHP Target
Federal American Eagle 62gr FMJ Boat Tail

Your mileage may vary.

I've since taken up reloading: