RUGER MINI-14 RANCH: review & shooting
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Today we're taking a close look at the RUGER MINI-14 RANCH edition, model 5801
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I've owned 18 AR-15s in my life... Colt, SIG, BCM, FNH and S&W. They're good weapons.
Now that I'm retired, I've sold them all off and purchased a Mini 14. This makes the fifth (or sixth?) Mini I've owned.
It's much more accurate than my earlier Minis. I consistently get 2moa at 100 yards.
It's much, much easier to clean than my ARs were. No q-tips, no bone tools, no dental picks and no star felt cleaning patches. All I need are two rags, some Ballistol, a tooth brush and a bore snake. It's very telling when an entire industry springs up to manufacture gadgets to help people try to clean their AR. One guy at the range purchased an ultrasonic cleaner for his AR(!)
I no longer hear a SPROING from the buffer tube when I pull the trigger, because there isn't a buffer tube.
The side mounted op rod is easier to manipulate with the weapon shouldered. The safety is truly ambidextrous, and I don't have to shift my grip to hit it. I've owned six M1As and five M1 Garands. I've never had a mishap with that safety.
My Mini is a 5855, with the black polymer stock. I swapped it out with a new, original Ruger birch stock. Now it's a 5801. Serial number series 584.
It doesn't have any "evil" features (no muzzle threads, muzzle device, bayonet lug, pistol grip or adjustable stock). A five round magazine fits flush with the stock.
I purchased a LEVY leather sling for it. It's embossed RUGER with the eagle.
If this makes me a "Fudd" to you, I don't care. After owning numerous ARs, I've decided that I prefer wood, steel and leather to plastic, aluminum and nylon.
The only thing that would make anyone a genuine "Fudd" is if you were advocating that AR-15's need to be banned and people should instead buy Mini's because "they aren't weapons of war" or something.
Just cause one prefers the Garand action over AR's, doesn't not one a Fudd make.
@@georgewhitworth9742 perfectly stated, sir.
You become a Fudd when you advocate for getting rid of AR's, not because you prefer wood, steel and leather over plastic, aluminum and nylon...
Good points! I'm 75 and like you love wood stocks and Garand actions. But I love my ARs too. One thing I learned over the years... Never, never ever sell a good gun! And keep up with the new designs like the SIG P320 and P365.
I agree completely, love my mini. ARs are awesome, I will not bash them, I just prefer the old school look of the Mini.
Trust me Geezer--you are a fudd+++++
Just a fantastic rifle with a throw-back historic nod to both the M14 and M1 Garand. The Ruger Mini-14 is just a reliable shooter with good enough accuracy to hit varmints out to 300 meters. Is it a "better" rifle than an AR15? No. But...does it need to be? It's an American workhorse and a lot of fun to shoot. Plus, it's a good looking rifle! That should be enough.
agreed. Too many people talk about 'Mini 14 or AR15?' and I say: 'Mini 14 AND AR15'
Well said brotha
@@drdrake63 I have both. If you want a traditional looking semi auto rifle then the Mini 14 is a great all round firearm and is a great self defense firearm for the average person, not headed to a combat zone. If you want to add all the bells, whistles and various attachments then the AR15 is a better platform, but I find the understated looks of the Mini 14 make it ideal around campsites and boat ramps where there are people who are not "gun people" who will get excited at the sight of an AR. The fact it's legal in just about every state also makes it a great travel companion in your RV etc.
I'm not impressed with their accuracy, but they will work when you need them too.
@@taraswertelecki3786 - Funny. And agreed. For years now, I've thought of the Ruger Min-14 as "America's Kalashnikov." On the face of it, these two firearms seem to have nothing in common! But...they are both designs based on WW2 legacies, and they are both remarkably reliable shooters. 'Lots to love.
Really appreciate the review. Had a mini in the 80's, then went AR. These days I find myself reaching for wood and steel. Time to get another mini.
My fave mini 14 has pistol grips and a folding stock- in Stainless-steel
Do it now 🙃
I bought mine well over 20 years ago. Still loads of fun at the range. Is a no problem rifle just like the Ruger 1022 .22LR.
Probably the two best Ruger rifles ever made.
@@sg7392 🤔🤔🤔
I have an old 182 series Mini 14 I bought new around 40+ years ago.
It still works excellent and never jams.
I like the walnut and steel look. A beefier 10/22, which I own, in walnut and blued steel. Well done Ruger 👍
Thank you David👍👍
The 10/22 was based off the M1 Carbine.
After being a Cold War draftee, my options were limited in my corner, so the Mini was my choice. Ruger products and selections speak for themselves.
Uh, the last Draft was 1973 for the Nam. Cold War Draftee?
@@HighSpeedNoDrag Wiki be's your bud.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag not claiming to be too keen on my history, but I believe he's referring to the period between WW2 and Korean war
@@josephthomas439 Cold war was from 1945 to 1991.
I've always wanted one of these since watching the A-Team as a kid.
Back in the Day, Amen.
Ruger actually has the A-Team folding stock on their accessories page for the Mini-14 and Mini-30.
@@Ando2k10 I love it when a plan comes together
highly trained commandos and they picked the mini-14... could not hit $h!t with it... lol
No one in the history of the A-team did anyone ever get shot.....lol
Something about this weapon just makes me smile. Old school mixed with new school, chambered in the most available ammo perhaps ever. Gotta add one of these to my collection.
A 5 round magazine fits flush in the mag well of a Mini 14.
Very comfortable to carry that way and plenty of rounds for varmint or small game hunting.
The ability to simply load the magazine from the open receiver is a plus too.
No need to remove the mag after last shot hold open; just push rounds in from the top.
The Tech Sight rear adjustable sight and ultimak rail are great upgrades.
They are $1000 these days, used to be $600 for a long time
@@kurtrussell5228 i bought my stainless Mini14 for $400 back in 2015.
It was used and on the rack of the local gun shelter.
Had no idea what a deal i was getting.
@@Iceaxehikes i was talking new prices, yeah $400 sounds right gor a used one......back then
@@kurtrussell5228 Yea I paid 1k for Mine Dec 2021, but I had noticed the price had gone up $100 from 2020 to 2021 so decided to buy before 2022 just in case 2022 brought another $100 increase...1k will seem cheap 20 years from now.
I love using the flush, 5-round mags. It reminds me of my old M1 rifle.
Peace.
I am a recent Ruger convert. We bought my wife an LC9S recently and we both absolutely love that little firearm. It conceals nicely and has ran absolutely flawless . I've been doing some research on the mini 14 and have heard nothing but good about it so yeah we are a Ruger Family Thanks to videos like yours that's why I'm a subscriber . Thanks for another awesome video
My new Mini 14, 584 series gives me under 1” four shot groups at 100 yds with its favorite ammo, thats off a solid bench, VXIII Leupold scope
Since I just bought my first mini 14 585 what Amo do you shoot in yours.
My only complaint about my Mini-14 is the rear sight adjusting. I wish they made a sight like what the M-14 has, with knobs to adjust windage and elevation.
@@edwardarruda7215 ^This^
Added rear TechSight and thinned the front sight on my 583 . I couldn’t be happier.
Tech Sights.
It will change your life.
Enjoy
@@fredcgodwin7660 How did you thin out the front sight?
@@DJChrisArgueta Salads. Lots of salads.
Great review. Have gotten a used Mini-14 with a Nikon scope and it is a sleek firearm. Had a problem with the firing pin and Ruger evaluated and repaired it and sent it back to me no charge. Great customer service! This is a classic rifle. I like my AR but I am glad to have this ranch rifle as well.
I bought my stainless Ruger Mini-14 with the stainless side-folding stock in 1986. I have several of the original 20-round stainless magazines.
I also own the newer one with the thicker barrel and love it. I've had it for a couple of years and love the fact that it blued and wood. Love the classic look and the bolt. Can be a little tricky to reassemble though.
I didn;r know they came with a thicker barrel
Getting that bolt back in is always a trick. Someday I will figure out exactly how to hold it.
@@kenmohler4081 Much easier if you take the bolt stop out before you do the bolt. I thought it was optional, but I always do it now. Gives that tiny bit of extra wiggle room!
Peace.
Thanks, Douglas. I always take that stop out also. Still have to hold my mouth just right to get that bolt to fall in.
@@kenmohler4081 Yes my Wife has too twist her tongue it some how seems to help.
I was Stupid back in 1986 when I sold my MINI 14 to a friend of mine.I would love to have another one and I would take one anytime over an AR-15 if given a choice.I never had to shoot a Deer or Hog more than once because it fit me perfectly.I had a 3x9x40 scope on it and it was a Beast.👍👏🇺🇸
Yes and so much fun one shoot and one kill some times 2 kills one shoot. FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
Nice gun and a well done review. Thanks for taking the trouble to film and post this.
I bought the 583 series. I worked through a break in procedure. Honestly IDK how effective that is but u only get 1 chance so y not. Next thing was the trigger. It’s easy to polish the seers to get rid of the grittiness and that’ll lighten up the trigger a bit. Finally i found it likes 62 grainers, Federal Fusion being the best and the most expensive. These old eyes really appreciate a optic. It’s a old weaver 4x that is serviceable. Actually first scope i’ve had any luck with! It really demonstrates how accurate these new rifles can be. Not sniper rifles for sure but it’ll hold a 3” group at 100yds. Lots of fun and I already have more ammo for it that i’ll ever shoot.
I share your particular taste in firearms. This is such a sweet rifle - especially the wood & stainless version!
Yes, the rear tech sight is awesome do recommend buying the tool they sell to adjust. Just makes things easier. Still need a tool tho. Great video btw, keep up the great work you do!
as i get older i have found that optics are a necessary item as my eyesight is getting worse and worse every year. often times i cannot even see the front sights even with corrective lenses.
As an optometrist, I have a suggestion. Have an examination with an optometrist who is a shooter. I hope this helps.
Yup that has become a problem for sure. My other rifles are Win94’s and Marlin 336’s. No scope radio on those buggers.
@@BilgePump Have you tried peep sights? Use Skinner peep sights that allow for quick/easy changing of apertures sizes.
Nice review Dave.
I love my Mini 14.
Had it for 7 years.
It’s a very refined rifle with awesome accuracy.
Thanks for your video!
Very very outstanding video. Great job clean language too. Thanks for that. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet. 1965.
I have an older SS mini 14 Ranch. Factory rear site was for looks. It was drillid and tapped for a scope and now has one. Never any issue feeding all sorts of 223 or 5.56 through it.
Sent the trigger to a gun smith in Denver Colorado and came back greatly improved. Best ammo for accuracy that I have found is IMI 5.56mm , M855 green tip. Works great in my Saint also.
That was our issue rifle in the U.S. Border Patrol, but it was the original with the 1800’s style butt stock and the thin barrel. It was a GB version with the flash suppressor. Accuracy at 100 yards was 4” at best. However, they were extremely reliable, much more so than our M-16A1’s. The only thing was not reliable was the 30 round magazine. -kw
I use only Ruger mags. I haven’t had any luck with the other mags.
Great rifle, never have had a single malfunction. (I love the safety.)
The Gen 2 Tapco mags, with the steel lips and notch work great...can't find them anymore since Remington shut them down, and Sportsman's Warehouse (who bought the Tapco properties in the bankruptcy) wasn't announced doing anything with them.
Same here Brakk.
John Masen mags work well. I’ve only used there 10 round mag. That and Ruger mags 👍🏻
Great video, it's nice to see and hear about things I have learned from all the years that I have enjoyed my Mini-14.any years ago in the military I
Was trained with the M-1, M-14 rifles and M-1 carbines so the Mini is a natural modern transition.
I will always own a Mini.
Great little rifle. If you live in a restrictive state, you can have one of these, but not an AR. They do pretty much the same thing, just don't look scary.
I have a 580 series Mini 14 ranch which I had custom built to my specs by accuracy systems out in Colorado a few years ago (2013) which set me back about $1800.
Id rather have a galil ace
@@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg Cool, update the blog.
'Tech sights' makes an improved sight for the Mini 14, similar to this but better.
Thank you! Someone finally said it! Click adjustable sights. The ghost ring Allyn key set up is such a pain to adjust. And when you tighten it, it moves it a little. Pay attention Ruger.
Nice to meet you @ OGC yesterday. Love the channel.
Thanks man! I’m out there again today LOL
You can’t beat Ruger products for the quality and the value. I own two Ruger American deer rifles in 308, a 1960’s vintage Ruger 44 Carbine, and a new model Blackhawk in 357 magnum. All fantastic guns. I only wish they made the mini 14 in 308, but then it would be an M14! Anyway, you can’t go wrong with Ruger guns and they’re made in the USA by Americans.
You should look up the Ruger XGI they tried making back in the day! Nothing really came of it, but Ruger was entertaining the idea at one point
Great video, the Mini 14 has been on my list of wants for a long time, I'm just gonna have to pull the trigger on one very soon
That was a great review, always wanted one of these.
I bought my Mini14 back in the '90s, after I bought an HBAR Comp Colt. At the time, the Mini14 cost me about half of what the AR15 cost, and that price was much of the appeal. I haven't priced out the Colts in the last 20 years, but there's a lot of reputable brand AR15's that cost less than the Mini14 nowadays. Mine's old enough (I guess) that the first few shots are great, then it starts spraying them all over. And it's not a ranch model, so no scope mounts. It's a fun gun, but I'd buy an AR15 today based on value for $$$. 25 years ago, that value proposition balanced toward the Mini14. (On the aftermarket mags, once I sanded the rough edges smooth and reblued them, they all seem to work great)
Love mine, we were talking about it last night. I have the furniture for 2 M14's, wish I had the hardware!!
I have always wanted one, but the price had always been and still is too expensive for what it is. Same with the Mini 30. For the machining and materials used, they are both probably 30% over priced, if not a bit more.
And now with my 61 year old eyes, I prefer optics on my rifles.
These are at most $500 Rifles.. and why I would never buy one.
There is always that one guy who has to complain about what something costs. Good value in my book, like all Ruger products. They have gone up in price like everything else but comparatively speaking their price is still competitive.
Yes the msrp is high but if you look around you can find them from 750 and upndepending on model.
@@nomansland4811 Can't take $ with you. One day you will die, so enjoy what you can.
That's my take too. For that money you don't get a hell of a lot. Ruger has always overpriced these rifles.
My eyesight requires an optic. I’ve got a basic Weaver 4X scope on my stainless 580 series. It is plenty accurate for my needs. Just a joy to shoot. You could probably talk me out of one of my ARs but I will never turn loose of my Mini-14. Enjoyed the video.
I'll buy a mini 14 before I buy an A/R. I really regret getting rid of my Stainless steel mini 14 for financial reason. I am glad that they made some improvements on the rifle. That will be my next buy.
I've got a really old mini-14, bought back in early 90's. Shot soda cans then at 20-50 yards then and still now. I also got an M1 Garand around the same time . Sights are similar. I'm good to go. My Mini says .223 Rem, of course I never use 5.56. 🤔 yes is an old Ranch . Will never lose to anyone either of my family, thanks Sir
I always wanted one,it's time to pull the trigger,on that purchase!
Probably my favorite rifle. Especially because my wife got it for our 5 th anniversary. Great rifle.
What did she get for this year's anniversary?
@@rustyshackleford1877 it was our 20th and she got me the Henry all weather stainless 45-70. I’m a lucky man.
Thumbs up, Dave, to both you and Ruger.
A nice trigger job by a gunsmith was the best thing I did for my own Mini14. Secondly an adjustable gas valve is very handy for range shooting so I can drop the brass right by my side. The valve just has a knob on it to cut back the gas as desired.
That was informative. Good info. Nice accurate shooting for new rifle. I have same rifle but with scope. It's a coyote slayer.
Seeing that flame coming out the end makes me glad that I have the flash hider on mine.
I love mine in .300 blackout, great gun to keep on the atv while I ride around the property.
Agree. The old M14 rear sights would be worth an extra $50
I bought my Mini at Walmart several years ago in North Dakota, where there is no mag limit requirement but mine came with just a 5 round magazine. I do like those and have bought a few more 5 rounders since, but I invested in the aftermarket 20 rounders, mainly ProMag mags.
I think the newer 580 and higher rifles are more tolerant of the aftermarket magazines. I suspect Ruger knew about the issues the older rifles had using aftermarket mags, and was able to address those when they refitted the rifle for the 580 series. Mine is a 581 series and I've had no issues running the Promags on my rifle, it functions just fine.
Overall I like my Mini just as much as my AR's, and if I had to hand out my AR's to family or friends for their own defense, and all I had left was my Mini 14, I'd consider myself well armed.
Good rifles that are properly priced. As far as dependability and durability is concerned they can’t be beat. I have the one my dad bough in 1979 and one I bought in 2015. Ruger has made changes to the barrels, and the trigger on the newer ones is much better than ones from 40 years ago. A compact low powered scope (3x) does wonders for accuracy. A red dot is also a great option. Although I have many AR rifles, when I drive around the property I more often than not have my Ranch Rifle in the truck. It fills the role of a great gun for coyotes and I have taken many deer with a .223 and the proper bullet.
Love that Rifle. Can't wait til they come in stock again.
I had an early one that had a Leupold 3 by 9 variable scope on it,it was a tack driver as long as I did not dump a 30 round magazine through it ,then I had to zero the scope again .
Great safety for us lefties!
I'd love to have a Mini 30. Just might be my next purchase.
The front sight on the new models is an improvement asthetically to me. I have read that the original front sight was designed to be easier to withdraw from a saddle scabbard.
I’ve always had a mini 14 never modified one but I really want to add a Samson to mine
In the early 70's on a ranch and orchard spread out west ... my boss bought one of the first , carried it in the ranch truck ... I remember hot brass flying around the cab as he would shoot from behind the wheel at coyotes and such ... 👍🏻
Ironic the comparison; I had an older SS version that I passed to a relative and yesterday I purchased a new Mini 14 exactly like the one you are showing. I did it for all of the same reasons. Great video, as are all of your videos. Keep em coming.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Ed - it is funny we both have travelled the same path with the Mini-14. Good guns just come back to you, it seems.......or the other way around, actually
I have a Ruger Mini14 Ranch Rifle from 1999 and as you stated in your previous review of this rifle, it can shoot both .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, although back then, they stamped the receiver CAL. .223. Ruger confirmed this as well. It's a great and fun rifle to shoot and utterly reliable. I swapped out the original wood stock for a Hogue over molded synthetic stock so now it's a black rifle!
I have a Mini-30. Top quality weapon.
I knew a Nam vet who was a Deputy that had a mini-14 in the trunk of his patrol car with two 30 round clips duck taped together. He called it a jungle clip. He preferred the original m-14 during his 2 tours in Nam over the crappy M-16.
Fantastic and under rated dependable rifle! Not exactly a quiet action to carry due to design. Has a slight rattle! Holding the charger handle stops the rattle . Small quirk if you know about it! Older Vietnam sniper showed me this and I am forever grateful for the advice! Have used it on feral hogs and coyotes for years with no problems! Great rifle with a proven record of performance! It is heavier than an AR style rifle . Which I prefer a heavy rifle after a lot of rounds down range in a day or long night of shooting! Too each their own , God bless you and stay safe!
Surprised nobody has come up with a mag well conversion to use AR mags. Would make it perfect
The magazines are very expensive
try some of the polymer magazines ruger magazines are prohibitive for us poors.
If you learned to shoot an M-14, these mags seem just right.
Would make a mini gay as fuck!
I love my mini. I use it alot more than my ARs, find the iron sight accuracy is similar.
My Birthday is in August. I want to get one for my birthday this year 😁. I love the way those old rifles look and the fireball that comes out of it is awesome!😎
I've had my mini14 and mini 30 for at least 20 years. I just got my first ar15. Nuff said!
Beautiful Rifle. It can do anything the AR can do.
Owned one for years.
I just got a mini 30 tactical 584 rifle and it’s great swapped the firing pin and it eats steel case. Extra thick barrel and an accustrut made it an accurate rifle tossed a primary arms 1-6x24 ffp lpvo and have shot it out to 600 yards regularly with 124 grn fiocci brass
My open site Mini is my first grab off the rack. Not an ar or ak. Never lets me down.
I have always wanted a Mini-14.... the perfect little ranch gun. I've got 2 M4's now so maybe its time to finally get one. Fun as hell
Paid $1000 for this rifle a year ago (after I could even find one),,,and yes, pricey...but I love it. I live in NYS and this is one of the few semi-autos that is legal in the People's Republic of NY.
New Woke
Did Ruger also address how overgassed many of these guns were? Going to meatier barrel profile with a better heat treat removes the need for the strut. Whoever one of the other common accurizing things people used to do with mini-14s was changing out the gas block for an aftermarket adjustable unit. Then they could turn down the gas so it wasn't using so much force to cycle because all that force tended to create flex in the weapon.
Mine is a 580 series which was one of the first after retooling. It does not have the thicker profile barrel. I’ve added an accustrut, and use 1911 buffers on the op rod and it will shoot 2-3” groups with good ammo or handloads.
Enjoy your videos, just bought mine , can’t wait to pick it up, a beautiful rifle
Great video, finally someone who shoots without sandbags and bipods.....refreshing to see a real shooter with real results.
unless I'm zeroing-in a new scope, or doing some type of accuracy test, that's my preferred way of doing business!
@@drdrake63 Yes sir
I bought one new almost 10 years ago and it had lots of feeding problems so I sold it. It was fun to shoot when it worked though...
I'm on my second Mini-14 and I'll take it over the AR any day.
Why?
Ok fudd
@@blakedavis2447 Just because you like something else does not make you a FUDD .
@@jonflanagin6682 it’s pretty fudd to like the clearly more traditional looking mini 14 over the ar15, I guess it all boils down to weather or not he want the ar15 banned or regulated because “you can’t hunt with an AR”
Ya !!....Mini 14 .....ar POS is made of scrap beer cans....disposable junk for punk.....lol
I bought mine in 2006 and loved the accuracy. Put optics on it. Have taken at least 3 trophy deer at up to 200 yds with one shot each. I use big round bales as blinds. Have 2/5 round mags which makes rifle flush along bottom. Do not like mag release. Has pinched and bit fingers more than once. One time bled severely all over gun and equipment. But f I could only have one rifle that would be it.
Tech sights are mandatory purchase for all mini 14 owners.
I have an older version with the thin barrel . It starts to shoot high right when it heats up but its stone cold reliable with any 223 ammo & aftermarket or Ruger mags. It might be more reliable than my AK or SKS.
From my personal experience I use genuine Ruger magazines as well. I didn't listen to the warnings and ordered some aftermarket mags. They did not function well and I am more than glad to pay the higher price for well built, quality, great functioning Ruger mags.
With my first 10/22, I used an aftermarket 25 round magazine. I had many rounds just fail to feed. If I buy any longer magazines, I'll get the Ruger ones.
@@jwrockets
I agree, it just seems like Ruger rifles function significantly better with Ruger magazines. You would think with modern technology companies would be able to make an almost exact duplicate for a little better price. Sure, they may use cheaper materials or cheaper labor but the actual design and dimensions shouldn't be hard to replicate.
I have the older model, in 1982 it cost $450.00. I have never had any problem hitting what I'm aiming at.
Havent cleaned mine since I bought it. Still waiting to see how dirty it has to be to cause a problem.
The AR on the other hand, needs regular attention to run right.
I prefer the beautiful wood. They do a good job on the stock finish and quality. Very classic.
I'm a big Ruger fanboy and I love my mini 14 and mini 30, a little better sight's would be nice, but I can live with it once I sight it in. I'm also like you, I don't use sandbag's or optics. When I was playing basketball year's ago my coach told another player who was spinning the ball on his finger, don't practice anything you're not going to use in the game. I had just stopped spinning my basketball. ( Lol ). He was a great coach and I went on to play college ball. I think I was number 13 on a 12 man squad, but they paid part of my college. Great video, I always learn something from you and the comment's. Sincerely Ruger Rich
Accoutrements is a word I like to use. Learned it from my parents, who were quite well-read. Now my kids look at me weird when I say it. 😂
Try “appurtenance” for some real fun/confusion.
@@Vapourwear 😂
I see the price has gone up! I paid $850 for the stainless steel version.
I owned an older Mini 14 with all wood furniture and in 1990 a Mini 30. I sold both. The problem was neither liked shooting cheap steel Russian ammunition. I guess the new Ruger model is improved. I would like to see a better test showing the accuracy using the cheap steel ammunition with the use of an optic. Hopefully, their will be a part two to this.
Well one thing has changed very recently. There will be no such thing as cheap Russian ammunition LOL.I did put some Tula through it and it ran just the same as the brass case stuff. Accuracy wise, I think a lot of people want to see how it’s going to do with a scope so I suspect I’ll be doing that one of these days
I so want one. Its very allowed in the state right below where they're built. Its a great rifle to go under the radar. I will own one. Lol
I'm picking one out as I type this and am not sure which version to get but will pick something .... love the wood version in your video and one would think I would like the tactical with the flash hider better but I actually like the little bit longer old school barrel look on the one you have.
I grew up on a mountain one with bears mountain lions and violent people drug cartels, everything. My Dad had the old stainless steel version and for decades we shot it all the time! In the rain, at night, all the time and never did I see it jam or misfire, never not once. Now I got the new ranch rifle version and my only complaint is the sites are to big, in order to draw a fine beed I have to hold the stock out away from my shoulder a foot or so. Doing that though I get bullseyes every time even when I can not really see the bullseye cause I’m so far away. I definitely want to get a scope for it. Thanks for the review, I definitely learned some stuff. If you do a review with a scope I hope I can see it . I’d love to see it’s accuracy at several hundred yards.
I've owned an AR15, AR10, SGL 21, SAR 8, PTR 32 and a Galil ACE. Loved them, but I was raised on non-pistol grip rifles and I have just purchased a Mini 30 and will never look back.
That 50 yard group (Lower Right) was excellent.
Looks like Oakdale Gun Gun Club.... I was a member there from 1995 to 2015 when I moved South to warmer weather.... It's a Great (Safe too) place to Shoot.... I miss OGC !!!!
It's Mil spec. At realistic combat range for .556 ammo a half way decent shot will make torso hits. The action is inherently cleaner than an M-16/AR-15's.
The mini-14 is the most underrated rifle ever, I’ve owned mine for over 30 years, a fantastic varmit weapon
I bought 2 Pro Mag 30 round magazines and they didn't cycle without jamming. I sent the magazines back to the manufacturer for exchange. The new magazines won't cycle without jamming.
Ruger 10 round magazines work flawlessly. Buy Ruger magazines for this rifle. This is a very nice rifle.
Bought a Mini 14 Ranch rifle stainless I think in the 90's. Love the rifle, hate the rear Site. Put a Walmart cheap scope on and much better. I'm 75 and still shoot my revolvers naked, ( the revolvers, not me).
I bought my mini about a month ago, but my range has been under water for the past few weeks. I cant wait to Thrash!
I got mine in the 70s . I got it for hunting coyotes I put it in a black stock with a scope I had to tape cotton balls under the scope to pad from casings when I shoot mine shoots about 1.5 inches with reloads the only thing I have against it is finding the brass when I shoot . Do they make a brass catcher you can put on them to catch your brass