Comments on: Ruger *TACTICAL* Mini-14: About time!!! http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-77388 scott Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:54:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-77388 awesome , exactly how I feel, when ruger says a few quick shots, its 3 then the barrel is too hot to keep sited. awesome , exactly how I feel, when ruger says a few quick shots, its 3 then the barrel is too hot to keep sited.

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]]> By: GP http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-77384 GP Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:13:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-77384 Well, I have read through most the posts ITT I have to say that I like my Mini-14 Tactical. It's easy to clean, and to be honest really doesn't require it all that often. A little oil here and there, toss a boresnake down it's throat and it's good to go, all day long, no fuss. When Ruger says "self cleaning"... they mean it... even after shooting a few boxes of Tula that gas system is damn clean. Yeah the bolt removal and install is tricky, untill you realize where the fireing pin needs to be, then it's a cake walk. But I will say I am not thrilled about needing a phillips head screwdriver to strip the gun with this stock. However, I feel it is a small price to pay for a upper rail. It's not as accurate as my AR per-se... but smaller (True Folder), easier to maintain (Self Cleaning), and RELIABLE. Well, I have read through most the posts ITT I have to say that I like my Mini-14 Tactical. It’s easy to clean, and to be honest really doesn’t require it all that often. A little oil here and there, toss a boresnake down it’s throat and it’s good to go, all day long, no fuss. When Ruger says “self cleaning”… they mean it… even after shooting a few boxes of Tula that gas system is damn clean. Yeah the bolt removal and install is tricky, untill you realize where the fireing pin needs to be, then it’s a cake walk. But I will say I am not thrilled about needing a phillips head screwdriver to strip the gun with this stock. However, I feel it is a small price to pay for a upper rail.

It’s not as accurate as my AR per-se… but smaller (True Folder), easier to maintain (Self Cleaning), and RELIABLE.

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]]> By: The22MagSniper http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-59016 The22MagSniper Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:30:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-59016 I just installed my ati strikeforce stock on my mini 14 and after about 60 rounds the screws on the gasblock sheild work loose even with locktite and the gas block hangs on the sheild and it jams.boom instant single shot assault rifle...woooo....nothing ive been able to do so far fixes it. I just installed my ati strikeforce stock on my mini 14 and after about 60 rounds the screws on the gasblock sheild work loose even with locktite and the gas block hangs on the sheild and it jams.boom instant single shot assault rifle…woooo….nothing ive been able to do so far fixes it.

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]]> By: Doug d http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-44845 Doug d Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:24:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-44845 Just purchased new mini 14 stainless since I am near ocean and frequently on it. I would like some expert advise as to what type of optics should I purchase with the stainless model? Also would you recommend laser for my purposes which are hitting targets up to 200 ids or stick with a 4 to 5 power unit. Just purchased new mini 14 stainless since I am near ocean and frequently on it. I would like some expert advise as to what type of optics should I purchase with the stainless model? Also would you recommend laser for my purposes which are hitting targets up to 200 ids or stick with a 4 to 5 power unit.

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]]> By: Rodawg21 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-42829 Rodawg21 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:00:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-42829 have a quick question gent's. looking to buy a mini m14 tac used that is in good condition and already checked the barrel and it is good... question is i know that it is listed as a.223 remi round. since you all own the rifles, could you tell me if it can fire a 5.56 nato? i am getting a few mixed results from talking around i like the accuracy but if it can fire a 5.56 i'll be sold have a quick question gent’s. looking to buy a mini m14 tac used that is in good condition and already checked the barrel and it is good… question is i know that it is listed as a.223 remi round. since you all own the rifles, could you tell me if it can fire a 5.56 nato? i am getting a few mixed results from talking around i like the accuracy but if it can fire a 5.56 i’ll be sold

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]]> By: Ronald http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-35197 Ronald Sat, 29 May 2010 01:57:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-35197 I like em The Rugers and sometimes 3 guns made alike 1 shoots better. Had a Mak-90 Chinese civilian AK-47 and one Mak-90 shot like a 22 but the other 2 shot 8 inches at 100 yards. I got a decent Ruger Mini-14 with factory flash suppressor on it. The only reason it outguns my AR-15 might be the random selection syndrome. Go figure . But Ruger has improved the Mini-14. But i might buy a new Colt version on the AR-15 as the older ones shot better as i long ago shot them. Ronald I like em The Rugers and sometimes 3 guns made alike 1 shoots better. Had a Mak-90 Chinese civilian AK-47 and one Mak-90 shot like a 22 but the other 2 shot 8 inches at 100 yards. I got a decent Ruger Mini-14 with factory flash suppressor on it. The only reason it outguns my AR-15 might be the random selection syndrome. Go figure . But Ruger has improved the Mini-14. But i might buy a new Colt version on the AR-15 as the older ones shot better as i long ago shot them.
Ronald

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]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-35065 Mike Fri, 28 May 2010 03:38:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-35065 I recently put a Ruger strikeforce on layaway. I've talked to a few people that said to just buy an AR. I sure hope it shoots as well as some of you have stated. I recently put a Ruger strikeforce on layaway. I’ve talked to a few people that said to just buy an AR. I sure hope it shoots as well as some of you have stated.

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]]> By: Cpt Gray http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-33917 Cpt Gray Sun, 16 May 2010 21:32:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-33917 Since I made my last comment. I came across a 1971 Colt AR 15. I took it out to my improvised range and fired the colt and the mini 14 side by side. I used the stock sights on both weapons. And I'll tell you like a friend. There is no comparaison! The colt shot a group half the size of the mini at 100 yds. Even though I've fired a few hundred rounds through the mini. I shot much better with the colt. The only problem I had was. I hadn't fired an AR in 25 years. I lay down on a piece of carpet and propped it up on some sand bags to battle sight it. After I emptied the first magazine. I dropped the mag to load the next. I went to tap the mag on the side of my steel pot, only I wasn't wearing one. Damn, the magazine left a big knot on the side on my head! Old habits die hard! I guess it was hearing that buffer spring in my ear after all these years sent me back in time. Seriously, While I like the idea of the stainless rifle when I am on a boat. The Colt AR-15 is superior in every way. Since I made my last comment. I came across a 1971 Colt AR 15.
I took it out to my improvised range and fired the colt and the mini 14 side by side. I used the stock sights on both weapons. And I’ll tell you like a friend. There is no comparaison! The colt shot a group half the size of the mini at 100 yds. Even though I’ve fired a few hundred rounds through the mini. I shot much better with the colt. The only problem I had was. I hadn’t fired an AR in 25 years. I lay down on a piece of carpet and propped it up on some sand bags to battle sight it. After I emptied the first magazine. I dropped the mag to load the next. I went to tap the mag on the side of my steel pot, only I wasn’t wearing one. Damn, the magazine left a big knot on the side on my head! Old habits die hard! I guess it was hearing that buffer spring in my ear after all these years sent me back in time.
Seriously, While I like the idea of the stainless rifle when I am on a boat. The Colt AR-15 is superior in every way.

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]]> By: Greezer http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-30744 Greezer Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:53:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-30744 A fellow police officer purchased one of the new tactical ruger mini 14 rifles and stated that it shot much better than the old one he had previously owned. I know for myself that he is not that great of a shot but he was shooting groups at 100 yards that he could cover with a quarter. Personally I have not shot one but it did handle nicely and is very compact for keeping in a patrol car or behind the seat of a truck. As for shooting two or four legged game I have used the Federal 60 gr Nosler Partition and when the shot is placed correctly, as it should be, a hog, deer or two legged predator DOES NOT stand a chance. I hear the new Federal Bonded round for the 223 is also an excellent round for deer. I just would not take a shot on a deer more than 200 yards away. I know of a couple of gentlemen who were making head shots at 300 yards while in Iraq. They were using the short barreled M4. I think that proves the accuracy of these guns are very good. Most of the time when we have problems taking game with a rifle it is not the rifle but the one using the rifle. Practice, practice and practice. Know your rifle and the ammo you are using. I have a short barreled AR and from the bench was making 1/4" groups at 100 yards. A fellow police officer purchased one of the new tactical ruger mini 14 rifles and stated that it shot much better than the old one he had previously owned. I know for myself that he is not that great of a shot but he was shooting groups at 100 yards that he could cover with a quarter. Personally I have not shot one but it did handle nicely and is very compact for keeping in a patrol car or behind the seat of a truck. As for shooting two or four legged game I have used the Federal 60 gr Nosler Partition and when the shot is placed correctly, as it should be, a hog, deer or two legged predator DOES NOT stand a chance. I hear the new Federal Bonded round for the 223 is also an excellent round for deer. I just would not take a shot on a deer more than 200 yards away. I know of a couple of gentlemen who were making head shots at 300 yards while in Iraq. They were using the short barreled M4. I think that proves the accuracy of these guns are very good. Most of the time when we have problems taking game with a rifle it is not the rifle but the one using the rifle. Practice, practice and practice. Know your rifle and the ammo you are using. I have a short barreled AR and from the bench was making 1/4″ groups at 100 yards.

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]]> By: Ronald http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-29834 Ronald Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:23:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-29834 Dad passed away recently and i inherited a few guns. 2 of them bought by Dad in 1968 were never fired, are Virgins. A Remington 1100 12 Guage 3" mag Semi Auto and a Remington Woodmaster 742 Semi Auto in 30-06. Both are as new condition. I cant bring me to pop their cherry. Are about 42 years old. I recieved a fancy engraved Winchester 30-30 model 94 but poor accuracy even after i tuned in the iron sights the 1st time in heir life. Very old gun. Got 3 more old timers to boot in this. So old 1 was made before serial numbers were on em. Older than i. Got a good safe for em. Ronald Sitton Dad passed away recently and i inherited a few guns. 2 of them bought by Dad in 1968 were never fired, are Virgins. A Remington 1100 12 Guage 3″ mag Semi Auto and a Remington Woodmaster 742 Semi Auto in 30-06. Both are as new condition. I cant bring me to pop their cherry. Are about 42 years old. I recieved a fancy engraved Winchester 30-30 model 94 but poor accuracy even after i tuned in the iron sights the 1st time in heir life. Very old gun. Got 3 more old timers to boot in this. So old 1 was made before serial numbers were on em. Older than i. Got a good safe for em.
Ronald Sitton

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]]> By: Cpt Gray http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-29693 Cpt Gray Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:21:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-29693 I just got a stainless mini 14 in Dec. of last year. I was looking for a long gun for the first time in 25 years. I looked around for a colt ar15. It's the rifle I know best. But I just couldn't bring myself to cough up $1,200-1.500 for a colt. I spend a lot of time on salt water so I ended up getting the mini14. I shoot it a lot at an improvised range with a group of friends. And was quite pleased with it. since then I put a butler creek folding stock. And a BSA scope on it. At a gun show I found 3 ruger 30 round mags for $39 at piece, just couldn't pass em up. At an indoor range shooting flanging rounds I can put 3 round under a quarter at 25 yards. At 100 yards it will put 3 rounds in the black on a standard target. Like Oldarmy My eyes ain't what they use to be at 55. I qualified expert for 8 years with an M16 and once shot in the top 1% for the entire 82nd ABN. So I was skeptical about the Mini. But it's proven reliable and acurate. And it compliments my 870 mariner. Just don't shoot it from the hip. with the stock folded. What they say about sever brass throwing can be hot and painful. Cpt. Gray I just got a stainless mini 14 in Dec. of last year. I was looking for a long gun for the first time in 25 years. I looked around for a colt ar15. It’s the rifle I know best. But I just couldn’t bring myself to cough up $1,200-1.500 for a colt. I spend a lot of time on salt water so I ended up getting the mini14. I shoot it a lot at an improvised range with a group of friends. And was quite pleased with it. since then I put a butler creek folding stock. And a BSA scope on it. At a gun show I found 3 ruger 30 round mags for $39 at piece, just couldn’t pass em up. At an indoor range shooting flanging rounds I can put 3 round under a quarter at 25 yards. At 100 yards it will put 3 rounds in the black on a standard target. Like Oldarmy My eyes ain’t what they use to be at 55. I qualified expert for 8 years with an M16 and once shot in the top 1% for the entire 82nd ABN. So I was skeptical about the Mini. But it’s proven reliable and acurate. And it compliments my 870 mariner. Just don’t shoot it from the hip. with the stock folded. What they say about sever brass throwing can be hot and painful.
Cpt. Gray

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]]> By: Ronald http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-23316 Ronald Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:49:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-23316 I agree. Also just returned to my early days in that i purchased a Crossman 177 caliber Pellet Rifle that slings a pellet at up to 1200 FPS. Great fun. Also during the holidays my 2 nephews returned from war in Iraq. Both say that they dislike the M-16 round as is so light. But that round has served us since a time i was in my childhood. @ 1963 i think the the M16 came along. I like the round myself. Not as powerful as an AK47 round but far more accurate. Equally as deadly on a man. Oh saw 1 pellet gun that is so powerful you fill out papers on purchase it like a normal gun, shoots 1500 FPS. Mine drops a coyote at close quarters. Fun . Classfied as an (adult air gun). When it all comes down to it.The gun you love to shoot , be it an Ar15 , an Mini14, or a pellet rifle. Aint it all in the enjoyment rather than a rift over what gun is best? Like just before the Martian killed Jack Nicholson in the Film,"Mars Attack" as he said " Cant we all just get along?" Sorry. And the M-16 Rifle still continues to outshoot our enemy. Easy. Thanks to our talented Military persons as well. But i outshoot MY AR-15 with my Mini-14 . Barely and just.Why isthe word " Abbreviation" such a long word? Ronald I agree. Also just returned to my early days in that i purchased a Crossman 177 caliber Pellet Rifle that slings a pellet at up to 1200 FPS. Great fun. Also during the holidays my 2 nephews returned from war in Iraq. Both say that they dislike the M-16 round as is so light. But that round has served us since a time i was in my childhood. @ 1963 i think the the M16 came along. I like the round myself. Not as powerful as an AK47 round but far more accurate. Equally as deadly on a man. Oh saw 1 pellet gun that is so powerful you fill out papers on purchase it like a normal gun, shoots 1500 FPS. Mine drops a coyote at close quarters. Fun . Classfied as an (adult air gun). When it all comes down to it.The gun you love to shoot , be it an Ar15 , an Mini14, or a pellet rifle. Aint it all in the enjoyment rather than a rift over what gun is best? Like just before the Martian killed Jack Nicholson in the Film,”Mars Attack” as he said ” Cant we all just get along?” Sorry. And the M-16 Rifle still continues to outshoot our enemy. Easy. Thanks to our talented Military persons as well. But i outshoot MY AR-15 with my Mini-14 . Barely and just.Why isthe word ” Abbreviation” such a long word?
Ronald

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]]> By: Stephen http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-23288 Stephen Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:28:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-23288 The Ruger Mini-14 and the Mini-30 are both great rifles. They were designed after the M-14 which is still being used as a sniper rifle by different branches of the military. As for the Mini-14 being a tactical rifle it all depends on the personal preference and overall use. Gunseller.com A Gun Marketplace that is friendly, safe, and legal. 8520 South 1300 East Sandy, UT 84094 The Ruger Mini-14 and the Mini-30 are both great rifles. They were designed after the M-14 which is still being used as a sniper rifle by different branches of the military. As for the Mini-14 being a tactical rifle it all depends on the personal preference and overall use.

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]]> By: Ronald http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21813 Ronald Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:20:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21813 I guess i shoot better than most. I regularly waste a water jug at 300 yards with my Mini-14. It is that range where i discovered my Mini-14 shot slightly better than my AR-15. Also discoverd that my SKS's shot always near but almost never on the water jug unless by luck. But the SKS round sure stops a Deer or a Hog. It is less accurate than my Mini-14/AR-15. But drops game faster. And though inaccurate is accurate enough at 300 plus yards to nail a deer or such. Yet have never shot an deer so far away with an SKS. In fact i will try some day. Last long range deer drop i used a Savage 308. About 200 yards in thick brush. Could only see sections of that Buck as i aimed. He had a sectioned view by heavey brush. But blew his lung out his side. Yep we agree to disagree but lets remember , shooting is an individual taste with a ginormous amount of options, opinions and tastes. We are ultimately each most fond of which rifle works best for each man or woman. More power to each. Currently am getting the best enjoyment with my Harrison and Richards 223 single shot Bull Barrel exeptionally accurate thus fun to shoot. A sniper rig i find. Fun ! But i shoot long range is best to determine ones shooting abilities and each guns abilities in the long haul. 100 Yard shoots are a snooze. Fortunatley i have a Club with long range target spots. Most ranges stay within 100 yard targets. Ted Nugents land sports an 1000 yard range not far from here and lawmen snipers hit 1000 yard away bowling pins! Wow! Viva the 308 caliber round! Ronald I guess i shoot better than most. I regularly waste a water jug at 300 yards with my Mini-14. It is that range where i discovered my Mini-14 shot slightly better than my AR-15. Also discoverd that my SKS’s shot always near but almost never on the water jug unless by luck. But the SKS round sure stops a Deer or a Hog. It is less accurate than my Mini-14/AR-15. But drops game faster. And though inaccurate is accurate enough at 300 plus yards to nail a deer or such. Yet have never shot an deer so far away with an SKS. In fact i will try some day. Last long range deer drop i used a Savage 308. About 200 yards in thick brush. Could only see sections of that Buck as i aimed. He had a sectioned view by heavey brush. But blew his lung out his side. Yep we agree to disagree but lets remember , shooting is an individual taste with a ginormous amount of options, opinions and tastes. We are ultimately each most fond of which rifle works best for each man or woman. More power to each. Currently am getting the best enjoyment with my Harrison and Richards 223 single shot Bull Barrel exeptionally accurate thus fun to shoot. A sniper rig i find. Fun ! But i shoot long range is best to determine ones shooting abilities and each guns abilities in the long haul. 100 Yard shoots are a snooze. Fortunatley i have a Club with long range target spots. Most ranges stay within 100 yard targets. Ted Nugents land sports an 1000 yard range not far from here and lawmen snipers hit 1000 yard away bowling pins! Wow! Viva the 308 caliber round!
Ronald

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]]> By: scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21796 scott Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:20:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21796 I like my mini14, and ibe never seen one that will shoot better then a fist size group at 50 yards. Dunno what to tell ya, Ive seen about 9 or 10 at the range and believe me i asked and watched them shoot and asked questionas about thier ammo they using, all 9 or 10 minis fired the same. your right I dont feel like arguing with 12 year olds have a good life. I like my mini14, and ibe never seen one that will shoot better then a fist size group at 50 yards. Dunno what to tell ya, Ive seen about 9 or 10 at the range and believe me i asked and watched them shoot and asked questionas about thier ammo they using, all 9 or 10 minis fired the same. your right I dont feel like arguing with 12 year olds have a good life.

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]]> By: Oldarmy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21775 Oldarmy Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:53:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21775 scott: you know nothing but some garbage some minihater told you. If you had a gun that new, that shot that bad they'd give you a replacment. Go buy a AR and leave us in peace. My 5 shot groups fit under a quarter at a hundred yards out of the box. Either you are making this all up, or need to take your rifle back. Now do something like calling RUGER........ Oldarmy scott:
you know nothing but some garbage some minihater told you. If you had a gun that new, that shot that bad they’d give you a replacment. Go buy a AR and leave us in peace. My 5 shot groups fit under a quarter at a hundred yards out of the box. Either you are making this all up, or need to take your rifle back. Now do something like calling RUGER……..
Oldarmy

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]]> By: scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21722 scott Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:10:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21722 lol, the system cannot be made better, its the design, if anything you can as you say flatten the gas block, or seat it properly which will make sure the gas action is alighned and thats important cause the design flaw it the bullet is halfway down barrel then u have a violent action movement. The othe thing about gas block is torque of the 4 screws they need to be equal or it will create a speed bump for the bullet. the action that rides barrel and pushes bolt back is also in need of polishing as well as the barrel it slides on. Also beause it is hammer forged its the cheapest way to make a barrel. I like my rugar but i dont live in a fantasy about the mini 14 , i read about the results of third party tests and its the truth, they were made to be a very close in (75 yards at most)lead hose. Mine is 18.5 inch, that might make a differance, im sure thats why rugar made the barrel that short, the action and the whip, but it will never be any where close to an equlivent costing AR lol, the system cannot be made better, its the design, if anything you can as you say flatten the gas block, or seat it properly which will make sure the gas action is alighned and thats important cause the design flaw it the bullet is halfway down barrel then u have a violent action movement. The othe thing about gas block is torque of the 4 screws they need to be equal or it will create a speed bump for the bullet. the action that rides barrel and pushes bolt back is also in need of polishing as well as the barrel it slides on. Also beause it is hammer forged its the cheapest way to make a barrel. I like my rugar but i dont live in a fantasy about the mini 14 , i read about the results of third party tests and its the truth, they were made to be a very close in (75 yards at most)lead hose. Mine is 18.5 inch, that might make a differance, im sure thats why rugar made the barrel that short, the action and the whip, but it will never be any where close to an equlivent costing AR

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]]> By: Oldarmy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21716 Oldarmy Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:24:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21716 Sounds like you got the long barrel version mine is the shortest they ever sold 16 1/8" long heavy hammerforged steel. You better send yours back for an adjustment. It sounds like barrel whip. Call Ruger and talk nice and you might get yours fixed or replaced. Gas block seating is a common problem they will fix and you will have a different shooting gun. If you come accrost to them as negativly as you do with us you wont get the help you need and deserve. They do not want rifles like yours ruining their name. Call them and nicely tell them about how bad it performs and that will get you help if you are nice about it. They gave me a free set of scope rings because the dealer lost them, no problem, they just needed the rifle serial number and will then assess the problem over the phone and help you. You must have a 1 in 1000 rifle, stuff happens, someone let something slip out the door. You will di a lot better if you are just frustrated and not angry Ruger hater like you do here. Any good gunsmith can flatten and adjust the gas block. That might be all it is. Merry Christmas, Oldarmy Sounds like you got the long barrel version mine is the shortest they ever sold 16 1/8″ long heavy hammerforged steel. You better send yours back for an adjustment. It sounds like barrel whip. Call Ruger and talk nice and you might get yours fixed or replaced. Gas block seating is a common problem they will fix and you will have a different shooting gun. If you come accrost to them as negativly as you do with us you wont get the help you need and deserve. They do not want rifles like yours ruining their name. Call them and nicely tell them about how bad it performs and that will get you help if you are nice about it. They gave me a free set of scope rings because the dealer lost them, no problem, they just needed the rifle serial number and will then assess the problem over the phone and help you. You must have a 1 in 1000 rifle, stuff happens, someone let something slip out the door. You will di a lot better if you are just frustrated and not angry Ruger hater like you do here. Any good gunsmith can flatten and adjust the gas block. That might be all it is.

Merry Christmas,
Oldarmy

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]]> By: scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21709 scott Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:03:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21709 Dougon 08 Aug 2009 at 3:13 pm link comment) see above what he wrote)( i wrote>, I DO own a 2008 model mini 14 bought in 2009, and it is at best a fist sized group at 50 yards, Ive read alot of other blogs about the newest mini14s (NRA) (target) and all the same , a fist sized group at 50 yards, the rifle is so bad that its lucky u can get a scope to zero, rugar shouldnt even have a scope mount untill they can make it a lil accurate, as it is ya need the 3 round burst to hit a watermellon at 100 yards. Its as good as a AK47. Its a bullet hose. Dougon 08 Aug 2009 at 3:13 pm link comment) see above what he wrote)( i wrote>, I DO own a 2008 model mini 14 bought in 2009, and it is at best a fist sized group at 50 yards, Ive read alot of other blogs about the newest mini14s (NRA) (target) and all the same , a fist sized group at 50 yards, the rifle is so bad that its lucky u can get a scope to zero, rugar shouldnt even have a scope mount untill they can make it a lil accurate, as it is ya need the 3 round burst to hit a watermellon at 100 yards. Its as good as a AK47. Its a bullet hose.

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]]> By: Ronald http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/12/ruger-tactical-mini-14-about-time/comment-page-1/#comment-21699 Ronald Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:07:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4172#comment-21699 Thats a Sportman's attitude returning the costly gun losses to ones poor. I guess the ordeal taught em a lesson. But like me you must value acts of good will. Myself i have legal gurdianship of a second cousin he is 68 and crazy plus i send cash to 2 seperate people to support them in the Philipinnes as they are in deep poverty just $20 each feeds them a week. 1 is a single mom one suffers Lukiema . But at this site seems are some that want to argue using outdated info. All i can say is please actually shoot a new generation Mini-14 before commenting. Honesy first comes from knowing. Not guesses. I see lot of AR-15's and none of em are inaccurate i just find my Mini-14 outshoots my AR-15 and theres. But the open minded ones at the Club stop and come try out my Mini-14. Or at least note my smaller average groups even 300 yards. And when i am afield i dont worry if my Mini-14 will break. Sen some busted AR-15 rifles guess are less durable that the M-16? The M-16 has been standard issue many long decades now. They are doing something right. Much more accurate yet less durable than an AK-47 am told. But hats off for returning the Guns great move and John Wayne like. Ronald Thats a Sportman’s attitude returning the costly gun losses to ones poor. I guess the ordeal taught em a lesson. But like me you must value acts of good will. Myself i have legal gurdianship of a second cousin he is 68 and crazy plus i send cash to 2 seperate people to support them in the Philipinnes as they are in deep poverty just $20 each feeds them a week. 1 is a single mom one suffers Lukiema . But at this site seems are some that want to argue using outdated info. All i can say is please actually shoot a new generation Mini-14 before commenting. Honesy first comes from knowing. Not guesses. I see lot of AR-15′s and none of em are inaccurate i just find my Mini-14 outshoots my AR-15 and theres. But the open minded ones at the Club stop and come try out my Mini-14. Or at least note my smaller average groups even 300 yards. And when i am afield i dont worry if my Mini-14 will break. Sen some busted AR-15 rifles guess are less durable that the M-16? The M-16 has been standard issue many long decades now. They are doing something right. Much more accurate yet less durable than an AK-47 am told. But hats off for returning the Guns great move and John Wayne like.
Ronald

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