mini-14:parts breakage, S&B ammo?
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I'd be interested in hearing more about this to.. seems like there ain't much on the thing that *could* easily break, but ya never know.
And I think putting a synthetic stock on a Mini to improve accuracy is kinda like putting race tires on a tractor to improve speed... that just ain't what it's made for, and there ain't much sense trying to make it what it ain't:
Mechanical differences between M1A and Mini-14 deisgn
The stock ain't the limiting factor, so there don't seem much point to it. Still... looks like a fun little carbine-- can't wait to pick mine up!
And I think putting a synthetic stock on a Mini to improve accuracy is kinda like putting race tires on a tractor to improve speed... that just ain't what it's made for, and there ain't much sense trying to make it what it ain't:
Mechanical differences between M1A and Mini-14 deisgn
The stock ain't the limiting factor, so there don't seem much point to it. Still... looks like a fun little carbine-- can't wait to pick mine up!
bad_dad_brad
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I pretty much stick to Winchester FMJ ball for most of my shooting in the Mini-14. I have never had one ounce of problems, even if I forget to clean her.
Honestly, I think this rifle would shoot forever with any kind of abuse. It is totally realiable. Still, I do take care of mine, in part, because it is so simple to clean.
Honestly, I think this rifle would shoot forever with any kind of abuse. It is totally realiable. Still, I do take care of mine, in part, because it is so simple to clean.
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PreserveFreedom
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Rugers don't break. That's common knowledge. 
Art Eatman
Staff in Memoriam
Keep it halfway clean and don't use it for a club--it oughta outlast you.
, Art
, ArtI feed mine whichever surplus ammo is cheapest at the time. South African, IMI, Guatamala, etc. S&B should do fine. Mine easily does minute of 2 liter coke bottle with everything I've shot in it.
I've read that the synthetic stock is like a quick bedding job, that it does tighten up groups some. If I were going to buy one today, I'd definitely consider the synthetic stock...
I've read that the synthetic stock is like a quick bedding job, that it does tighten up groups some. If I were going to buy one today, I'd definitely consider the synthetic stock...
Parts are rather durable and there are fewer parts on the Mini than on the M-14. However, there is one "operator" error like improperly assembled rifles. If the trigger unit isn't properly aligned before the guard is pushed down to latch it in place, it can fall out. They're not tack drivers, but they're pretty reliable.