What to buy, WK 180-c, Ruger mini 14 or JR Carbine.
- Thread starter Muller
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Mini 14. With all of the new black semi affordable rifles hitting the market the value has decreased. You should be able to get one for pretty cheap if you negotiate with a few sellers. I have been considering doing that.
The newer versions of the mini have a great reputation. If you don't need 20 mags (they are so insanely expensive) then it is a great option.
The newer versions of the mini have a great reputation. If you don't need 20 mags (they are so insanely expensive) then it is a great option.
What’s the intended purpose? At this point if you weren’t early in the pre order, you will be waiting a long time for a 180c. As driller mentioned, prices on the minis are pretty reasonable at the moment. No experience with the jr carbine. I wanted one when I first got my pal but it’s not even on my radar anymore.
Turkinator
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- Onterrible
I miss my Mini-14 it was a gorgeous rifle. The only draw back I found was that the 20/30 round mags are going for 80$ or more. There is no reason why there shouldn’t be cheap and plentiful mags for this popular platform, I just don’t get it
BadLieutenant
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WK-180 C if you want a rifle that takes STANAG mags....or better the LAR-15 mags with 10 rounds
Mini 14 If you want a rugged and proven rifle system..... but restricted to 5 rds mags and mags are expensive
JR Carbine if you want to shoot pistol rounds wit pistol magazines
I would go with the WK-180 C .....but that brings you next year.....so, place a 200$ deposit for a WK-180 C .....and get a used Mini 14 for this year
Mini 14 If you want a rugged and proven rifle system..... but restricted to 5 rds mags and mags are expensive
JR Carbine if you want to shoot pistol rounds wit pistol magazines
I would go with the WK-180 C .....but that brings you next year.....so, place a 200$ deposit for a WK-180 C .....and get a used Mini 14 for this year
I would have to take the Mini. Lots of stock options to choose from. Different mag choices to. Its reliable and the new ones are reasonably accurate. The 180c isn't even out yet. It probably won't be for a bit. So there is no way to even guess the reliability of it right now. I wouldn't bother with a pistol caliber rifle myself until I had a kitted out .223 rifle ready to rock and roll first.
Love my JR carbine.... Itd be the one id choose!
Its affordable
Reliable
Durable
Cheap to shoot
Easy on the ears
Has great ergonomics
Highly customizable
Has great service
Accurate
Good for small game hunting <100m
Excellent for close range plinking
Cheap 10rnd mags
Good hunting ammo selection
Well balanced
Optic friendly
Ambidextrous
Great for beginner shooters
Approved for most range bays and steel targets
Need I say more haha?
Its affordable
Reliable
Durable
Cheap to shoot
Easy on the ears
Has great ergonomics
Highly customizable
Has great service
Accurate
Good for small game hunting <100m
Excellent for close range plinking
Cheap 10rnd mags
Good hunting ammo selection
Well balanced
Optic friendly
Ambidextrous
Great for beginner shooters
Approved for most range bays and steel targets
Need I say more haha?
