Ruger Mini 14 Target?

To me Mini 14 and target rifle just don't fit.

Seems to me they did some work to the action and are charging you a fair bit of extra coin, to raise the accuracy to a standard it should already be at.

I just don't know what you would do with this rifle that another rifle could not do better?

Maybe I am missing something here, but what is the point of a semi-automatic bench rifle?
 
I know someone thinking of selling his. Cant remember what scope is on it, has a bi pod, and he made a custom mount for a burris tactial laser/light. Very nice gun. Only a few boxes through it.
 
I really have no use for a .223, I just like the Mini platform. I think the new model looks great and the reviews I have read all seem to be positive. At the very most I would use it to rattle off a couple rounds at a 150 yard coyote.
The used one mentioned above, can I get some details, location, price?
pydpiper(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks!

I don't think it is intended as a target rifle, I think they just threw the word "target" in there to let people know they have addressed some accuracy issues.

My first post regarding this rifle was moved, and it started with "where on this forum do I look for it", moving it didn't do me much good, if I knew where it was moved to I wouldn't have had to ask in the first place.
 
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IMO think it through. im not saying its a bad gun but consider this:

the original Mini was made as a rugged, lightweight (6.5 lb) carbine for carrying. with their retooling and accuracy tweaks these are now a very nice little carbine or nonrestricted SHTF gun.i have an older mini and im prefectly happy with it. 4-5" offhand groups at 100 yards is good enough for me in a rifle like this. with the new minis you can expect groups less than half that size.

the target Mini is quite accurate - but to achieve this accuracy it sacrifices much of what makes the Mini-14 so cool and handy. ie: it adds a LOT of bulk (laminate:+3lbs hogue:+2lbs).
so if you want to build something like a semi varmint/coyote gun or something to use at the range, the target version looks like it would be a great candidate.
but if you are going to be CARRYING this around, forego the extra bulk and stick with the regular Mini. unless you are varminting the extra accuracy is not worth the added bulk in a rifle thats going to be carried.
 
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The few on-line reports from actual owners I've seen say it's far more accurate with good ammo than the standard Mini. The downside is the price. Slightly over a grand from Epp's.
 
Sorry, I have to ask;
When I see threads that say "M-14" are they refering to Mini 14? I assume they are, but assuming while trying to do research could cost me a mistake or two.
Thanks!
 
No.
A M-14 is a US service rifle in 7.62mm calibre. They are prohibited firearms in Canada.
There are various non restricted commercial clones of the M-14 available. They have different model names, like M1A, M-14S, M305. Some folks refer to these clones as M-14 rifles, but they are not.
 
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The few on-line reports from actual owners I've seen say it's far more accurate with good ammo than the standard Mini. The downside is the price. Slightly over a grand from Epp's.
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I remember my buddy looking at one at P&D and it was pretty much the same price as a Tikka tactical.

To me, no contest. But maybe having a semi means something to others.
 
Tiriaq, thanks, I had some suspicions when I seen the Norinco stating some different ammo specs.

I held one of the Tikka Tactical last week, what a wonderful rifle! With the Burris tactical scope on it the price was around 3k.

I just want a decent coyote rifle that is reliable and very weather resistant, accuracy has to be 100% or else I will settle for a good looking rifle that just looks good, like the Mini 14. It is starting to sound like that Mini just may not be what I am after, glad I had some resources to lean back on, thanks guys.
 
Accurate At Last

These urls are for an article on the new Mini by Bart Skelton:

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http://www.rifleshootermag.com/featured_rifles/rugranch_071807/

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http://www.rifleshootermag.com/featured_rifles/rugranch_071807/index1.html

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http://www.rifleshootermag.com/featured_rifles/rugranch_071807/index2.html
 
IMO the mini-14 target and the original design mini are not even the same gun. they should not be lumped together indiscriminately.

the mini-14 target is pretty much a semi benhrest or varminting gun. its capable of sub-MOA which is impressive from a sub-$1000 semi, but its nearly 10 bloody lbs so you pay the added accuracy in weight and bulk.

the standard mini-14 is a very handy, carryable little semi carbine.

they are both good guns in their own rights. the new standard minis have absolutely acceptable accuracy, and even the 4-5" groups of the OLD minis are acceptable for me in a rifle of this type.

anyone who slags these weapons because of the 1-3/4-3" groups of the new ones or 4-5" groups of the old ones has been spending too much time on the net buying into this bull#### that every gun has to be sub-MOA or its 'worthless'.
 
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