Mini-14 target rifle ?

I'll let you know next week:D

Mine is on it's way. I'm going to put my 4-16X42 Nikon Monarch on it to see how it goes.
 
All the on-line reports I've seen say the accuracy is good. Still don't think they're worth a grand Cdn. though.
"...4-16X42..." Too big of a scope for a .223 carbine. The Nikon Monarch Matte Nikoplex weighs 25.4 ounces and is 14.8" long.
 
I'm not worried about saving weight on the gun. It's pretty heavy already. The gun weighs 9 1/2 pounds and has a 22" barrel.

I plan on shooting it regularly to 300m and beyond, so I don't think I have too much scope, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. :)

I'm just getting it all set up. I found a good deal on the EE and will post a range report next week.
 
I had one and could get it to double print the same hole. The optic I went with was Leopuld VX-L it was a good match but once I examed the bolt carrier after the 100th round I noticed that I could see a giant hole shown the firing pin. I then sent it back to Ruger for warnety repair and almost a year later got it back. As soon as I did I sold it and sware to my self never to buy Ruger products again.
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I have a Falcon 4-14x 44mm mounted on my mini 14 target. Seems like a good match.

I highly recommend getting the trigger done. Mine went from crap to decent. I haven't had a chance to test the rifle for groups. Should be soon.

Which off the shelf ammo is doing well in the mini14 target?

I'm surprised by the poster who didn't think it was worth the less than 1K price tag. Stainless non-restricted semi auto. Some guys have reported getting .5 moa with handloads. With firearms prices these days, I would say the mini target is a pretty good deal. There doesn't seem to be anything else at that price point that's competitive to the mini target in semi auto. Everything else is double to triple the price.

Also how is 16x too much for a semi auto target rifle? I have a 6.5-20x 50mm on my Swiss Arms target model. It suits the rifle really well. These aren't for CQB. They are target/varmint rifles. The only reason I went with 4-14x on the Ruger was for possible Coyote shooting. I wanted a lower magnification range. Still if the rifle can shoot .5 moa as some have reported, then there is no limit on the magnification for target or small varmints. Generally you want more magnification for target/small varmints not less.
 
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DaveC said:
I'll let you know next week:D

Mine is on it's way. I'm going to put my 4-16X42 Nikon Monarch on it to see how it goes.
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Will the spent brass hit the target turrets of your scope ?
I'm buying a Mini T and want to know if the large turrets on some scopes will be in the way?

Thanks!
 
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I'm surprised by the poster who didn't think it was worth the less than 1K price tag. Stainless non-restricted semi auto. Some guys have reported getting .5 moa with handloads. With firearms prices these days, I would say the mini target is a pretty good deal. There doesn't seem to be anything else at that price point that's competitive to the mini target in semi auto. Everything else is double to triple the price.

Also how is 16x too much for a semi auto target rifle? I have a 6.5-20x 50mm on my Swiss Arms target model. It suits the rifle really well. These aren't for CQB. They are target/varmint rifles. The only reason I went with 4-14x on the Ruger was for possible Coyote shooting. I wanted a lower magnification range. Still if the rifle can shoot .5 moa as some have reported, then there is no limit on the magnification for target or small varmints. Generally you want more magnification for target/small varmints not less.
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Couldn't have said it better myself!
 
Also think $1,000 for stainless laminate semi-auto version of the M1 Garand very reasonable. Be warned that not a light weight though. Topped it with a Nikon 6-18x 40mm in Burris Signature rings (so can reach out with additional elevation) mounted on Burris Ruger to Weaver adapters (factory rings worked well enough too).

Found 55gr PMC factory to shoot sub 1 MOA at 100m (with dampener flush and before any modifications). Trigger job helped a lot, also added adjustable gas block (cases now land on bench rather than knocking over shooter 5 benches over), and lower power recoil spring (to match adjustable gas block).

Very happy, cannot think of other rifle that provides the same accuracy and features for double the price (after trigger work and modifications).
 
I had a trigger job done on mine right after I bought it. I consider this a must have. In stock form the trigger sucks. It makes a huge difference.
 
A buddy has one that consistently shoots MOA or a bit better with Winchester cheapies. I was so impressed that I got one...I've always liked Minis and I want one for use on coyotes.

Mine hasn't produced groups as good as his. With some handloads I've gotten close to MOA, but I would prefer to find an inexpensive factory load for it (I know, I know, I'm asking for the moon here...). I am hoping to remove the adjustable barrel weight and have the barrel cut back to 18.5 inches, but I want to see the potential before I start modifying.

With several loads I have found that the gun shoots just as well with a Limbsaver rubber donut mounted just in front of the gasblock and no barrel weight, as it does with the barrel weight in place.

Spent cases almost never touch the right hand turret unless its a target (high) turret. In that case you can rotate the scope 90 degrees counter-clockwise and solve the problem.

Like epoxy said, these rifles are a bargain when you consider the cost of any other non-restricted .223 semis on the the market.
 
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