stevey3737
Regular
- Location
- Southern Interior
I do apologize sorry I completely mis read your post and it pissed me off
who's the idiot now hey!!!!
Mini 14
- Thread starter funwithgun
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I do apologize sorry I completely mis read your post and it pissed me off
who's the idiot now hey!!!!
I do apologize sorry I completely mis read your post and it pissed me off
who's the idiot now hey!!!!
Well it's not you because your man enough to apologize and I can accept that. Cheers.
LordEvilPepper
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Under a rusty barge in BC
I got it
Now I own 2 a ranch and a target
My Ranch rifle is more then acceptable for hitting coyotes out to 300 meters. I can hit clays fairly reliably out to about 200 meters, I miss maybe 1 out of 3.
I can't wait to see how the target model shoots when it arrives. I will probably dump it in a less fugly stock though.
lineofsight
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Lower Mainland, BC
I got it
I can't wait to see how the target model shoots when it arrives. I will probably dump it in a less fugly stock though.
If have the Hogue stock I understand but the laminate thumbhole works very well (just a little heavy).
Try the 55gr PMC Bronze, were producing ≤1 MOA (the 55gr PMC Tac / green tip not shoot the same though may group well too if change damper setting, have not done that yet as the Tac ammo is AR food). With a bit of practice can hit shooters >12' away with your brass.
You may want to check that set screws on harmonic damper are tight (blue loctite when found its happy place), not shoot so well when becomes loose...
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Yes… The mini target is an awesome, extremely accurate rifle. When you get the right dampener setting, with a given load, easily a MOA Weapon System. Problem is, most guys that buy these never really take the time to adjust the dampener to the right setting, they just go out and shoot it and than say 'this thing is just an overpriced Mini/14' .... LOL! Dumb-asses. The 'adjustable' dampener is adjustable for a reason!!!
I got it
Now I own 2 a ranch and a target
My Ranch rifle is more then acceptable for hitting coyotes out to 300 meters. I can hit clays fairly reliably out to about 200 meters, I miss maybe 1 out of 3.
I can't wait to see how the target model shoots when it arrives. I will probably dump it in a less fugly stock though.
What more do people want out of a sub $1,000 semi auto?! That is perfectly acceptable to me!!!
LordEvilPepper
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Under a rusty barge in BC
lots of rugers kicking around for sale.... you just have to know were to look
so where do I look?
I have an older mini-14, with a houge stock, and accu-strut system. Shoots great, and never fails to go bang. Non-restricted. What's not to like? The early issues of groups opening on hot barrels is solved by the accu-strut system. They were related to a thin barrel, unsupported for a fair distance, getting "whippy" when heated.
I got it
Now I own 2 a ranch and a target
My Ranch rifle is more then acceptable for hitting coyotes out to 300 meters. I can hit clays fairly reliably out to about 200 meters, I miss maybe 1 out of 3.
I can't wait to see how the target model shoots when it arrives. I will probably dump it in a less fugly stock though.
Try setting the harmonic dampener 3/4" from the end of the barrel and work from there for the load. Seems to be the sweet spot for many loads. Also be prepared to get a trigger job. The stock trigger sucks. Do these two things and they shoot very well. I agree with Ardent and Lineofsight. They shoot well. One of the better semi auto accurate rifles around for the price.
LordEvilPepper
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Under a rusty barge in BC
Elms epp has a used target model at a good price.
your not going to find new, ruger is so back ordered it could be a year before we see them in any real numbers if at all.
Thanks for the tip on the dampner, I got 600 rounds 55gr V max to try out, and another 80, 75gr berger hunting VLD's to load up an try.
wayupnorth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Alberta
Lucked out when I got mine.
Was able to get the normal black one with the wood stock and picked up a black hogue stock for it right away.
Was also able to pick up 6 metal and 6 plastic 5/30 mags.
Love this gun.
Love it better then all my AR's for the simple fact that I can take it anywhere to shoot it and not just the range.
lineofsight
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Lower Mainland, BC
Found my new sig line.
(though I may leave out the reference to Ardent)
