What's the cheapest way to accurize my mini 14?

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One tip.

Loosen the barrel band screws... The 4 at the tip of the stock.

Although having a seperate set of troubles on my (new) mini, I still shot for accuracy. Went from 4" to about 2" after loosening the screws (Tight enough that almost stripped them just trying to loosen them up).

Same way dad did with his, and another guy I know's Mini.
 
I just checked the Ranch Rifle (serial number prefix 187-188) Parts List, and of the three types of screws in there, none are "barrel band screws." I think you might be referring to the four Gas Block Screws.
"Loosening" those isn't what causes an improvement in a Mini, but rather, making sure the two halves of the gas block are equally gapped. The whole process involves getting past the staking on the factory screws without snapping one or more (doable once you know the tricks), setting the gap properly, and then tightening the screws back in place (evenly, like with lug nuts), at 24-36 inch pounds.
Opening up the gas block is also an opportunity to change the gas port bushing to one a little smaller. That will reduce the distance empty brass gets thrown when ejected, and maybe save a little wear-and-tear on mounted optics.

BCavin, did you ever get to see the PerfectUnion Forum? Tons of good info there, including some on resetting the gap on a gas block.
 
You can't sell a rifle your da-in-law bought you.
"...shooting about 2-2 1/2 in a 100 yds standing..." That's likely as good as it'll get and that isn't bad. Especially with milsurp ammo. A trigger job and match grade ammo(not cheap) will bring your groups down some more though. Reloading your own ammo will allow you to tailor the ammo to the rifle as well.
 
i'm shooting about 2-2 1/2 in a 100 yds standing. haven't benched it yet, but i've heard alot from people i trust about the ruger factory barrel being a POS. Will probably try the bedding idea, sounds pretty good. gonna try to take it to the range and bench it next week.
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If you can get a validated video of your shooting a 2.5", five-shot group @ 100 yds. with ANYBODY'S Mini, standing, you should submit it to America's Most Amazing Videos. You're bound to win some big money for such a rare video. (Probably the only such video in existence!) ;)
 
Muzzle brake, Scoutmount.

Both act as heat sinks, with rising temperature being the main enemy to the Mini-14's accuracy. Depending on the way you go, both can be had for a price of less than $150.00. The scout mount also serves to further stiffen the barrel, helping in the accurracy dept. The ability to mount accessories is a plus, and the addition of the much tougher "hand guard" makes the platform just that much more rugged.:cool:
 
To summarize: (from perfect union)

-cut down barrel
-target crown
-muzzle brake
-accu-strut (maybe)
-retorque the gas block
-trigger job
-glass bed the stock

You might improve your good grouping somewhat by spending a bunch of $, but the barrel will get hot quick and degrade accuracy somewhat.
 
re: You can't sell a rifle your da-in-law bought you.

depends where. show me a state law that says i can't, and i promise it won't be mine. secondly, if i can't sell it to someone, how did it go from him to me? lastly, i don't recall saying that i want to sell it. in fact, if i recall correctly, in my first post i said "no sell it and by and ar" comments.
 
I'll give $50 to anyone who will meet me at the range with their stock mini 14 and shoot a 2", 3 round group standing at 100 M.

I'm not saying it's impossible, but its less likely than a person tossing a playing card into a coffee can from across a 12 foot room. (I'll pay $50 for that one too)
 
I'll give $50 to anyone who will meet me at the range with their stock mini 14 and shoot a 2", 3 round group standing at 100 M.

I'm not saying it's impossible, but its less likely than a person tossing a playing card into a coffee can from across a 12 foot room. (I'll pay $50 for that one too)
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I don't put much stock in 3-shot groups, but I'd bet $1000 against $500 that the guy in this thread making the claim can't do it on demand. :) (Assuming 5-shot groups, of course);)
 
If you can get a validated video of your shooting a 2.5", five-shot group @ 100 yds. with ANYBODY'S Mini, standing, you should submit it to America's Most Amazing Videos. You're bound to win some big money for such a rare video. (Probably the only such video in existence!)
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i didnt have a camera at the time but i shot smaller that that off a bipod with my 30.

my recomendation is to scope it and use an aftermarket synthetic stock a buttler creek is what i have and it is a way tighter fit than the factory wood you darn near have to force the trigger guard catch to engage the reciever to install the gun.

next time i go shootin in the country im bringgin my camera for the naysayers :D
 
Leave it be man! :P

Why do people think only acurate guns are interesting. Its a mini friggin 15. Your well out of the effective range by the time you get to your target with a .223 if youre shooting 2-21/2" groups OFFHAND. I personally..am a naysayer. But my son, if you wish to come free and cleanse yourself from your lies we will help you with your problem : D
 
I have Mini30 I've done hand fitting and improvements too, nothing 'exotic' tho with a 1.5x4.5x20 'tactical' glass on that will do the 2MOA rested from bench with my good handloads or Lapua ammo. on a really good day slightly better, the elusive 1MOA it won't do however. (or rather I can't with bigger glass and a better shooter it might do it)
 
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