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Default Opinion of Ruger Mini 14 .223?

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First hand experience on accuracy? Operation?


Which version?
The versions up till about 2005 were all over the place when it comes to
being accurate. Some are great and some would be better used as clubs.
However with minor work they can be brought into 1-2" at 100 yards.
Better than that takes real money.

Reliability: I've only had one malfunction related to the gun itself
(installed a buffer wrong and damaged the op-rod) MAGAZINE related
problems abound if using the cheap crap made in the year prior to
clintons gun ban. Use a GOOD mag (factory, Masen, PMI and the early
ramlines)

Keep in mind the Mini-design was NOT intended for super accuracy, it was
intended to be a reliable battle rifle in all conditions, easy to
operate and take down. Able to place rounds into center of mass on a
human target at 100-200 yards.


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Steve W.