Another Mini 14 question - The Firearms Forum

lonewolf204 · 02-20-2012, 07:57 PM

What's yawls opinion in the accuracy difference between the mini 14 and the mini 14 target. Both guns with no up grades.

Albtraum · 02-21-2012, 01:05 AM

I don't think the Mini was meant to be a table top benchrest rifle. But... well I've heard the standard Ranch rifle getting 2" @ 100 yards. Ruger claims the new Target model Mini is capable of 1 MOA. Sucks that Minis have this stigma of being inaccurate. And with how much the new price tags are, for a couple hundred more, you're in AR15 territory.

al45lc · 02-21-2012, 08:46 AM

On this topic of Mini-14 accuracy, I've owned several (not target models) and none have been accurate compared to other semi's that I own in that caliber.
I also frequent another forum that's motorcycle related with a number of shooters there, and many have laid claim to Mini's being VERY accurate!
Perhaps their and my definition of accuracy is different, but if a 'service type' rifle won't hold 1.5MOA with good factory ammo, it's not accurate IMO.
My HK does .75, and I've seen AR types do the same, so I don't think I'm unrealistic.
I made several attempts to get a Mini Ranch to shoot well, spent time and money for naught, as I couldn't get the damn thing to do better than 2", with over a dozen loads.
In my experience, it's a small number of Mini's out there that can shoot to Mil-spec, and since that's what it's based on, I wouldn't call them accurate.
Better off with an AR type, if you ask me.

Big ugly · 02-23-2012, 02:56 AM

The new Mini Targets are great shooters. There still is the typical "Walk" that the Mini's are known for after they heat up but as far as accuracy goes they hold tighter groups

bntyhntr6975 · 02-24-2012, 01:53 AM

Mini-14 and accuracy, in the same sentence? Lol. All depends on a person's interpretation of accuracy, I guess.

Helix_FR · 02-24-2012, 08:30 PM

The only real difference is the harmonic balancer at the end of the barrel, they are still suseptable to heat like the ranch rifles.

American Leader · 02-24-2012, 08:54 PM

I know a very nice fella who shoots pretty fair groups with all his .223's except his Ranch Rifle. Doubt if he would buy another with so many good shooters available. Considering the mini carries the Ruger name it's a real shame!

02-20-2012, 07:57 PM	#1
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 799	Another Mini 14 question What's yawls opinion in the accuracy difference between the mini 14 and the mini 14 target. Both guns with no up grades. __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak! -->

02-21-2012, 01:05 AM	#2
Albtraum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 685	Re: Another Mini 14 question I don't think the Mini was meant to be a table top benchrest rifle. But... well I've heard the standard Ranch rifle getting 2" @ 100 yards. Ruger claims the new Target model Mini is capable of 1 MOA. Sucks that Minis have this stigma of being inaccurate. And with how much the new price tags are, for a couple hundred more, you're in AR15 territory.

02-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#3
al45lc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 1,022	Re: Another Mini 14 question On this topic of Mini-14 accuracy, I've owned several (not target models) and none have been accurate compared to other semi's that I own in that caliber. I also frequent another forum that's motorcycle related with a number of shooters there, and many have laid claim to Mini's being VERY accurate! Perhaps their and my definition of accuracy is different, but if a 'service type' rifle won't hold 1.5MOA with good factory ammo, it's not accurate IMO. My HK does .75, and I've seen AR types do the same, so I don't think I'm unrealistic. I made several attempts to get a Mini Ranch to shoot well, spent time and money for naught, as I couldn't get the damn thing to do better than 2", with over a dozen loads. In my experience, it's a small number of Mini's out there that can shoot to Mil-spec, and since that's what it's based on, I wouldn't call them accurate. Better off with an AR type, if you ask me. __________________ You are what you do, when it counts.

02-23-2012, 02:56 AM	#4
Big ugly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Tennessee Contributor Posts: 2,603	Re: Another Mini 14 question The new Mini Targets are great shooters. There still is the typical "Walk" that the Mini's are known for after they heat up but as far as accuracy goes they hold tighter groups __________________ "You say the Devil made do it with a smile. Raisin' hell and howlin at the moon. Well I'm gonna put your @$$ back in line. I'm gonna scare the Devil out of you." BlackBerry Smoke Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R513dA4peMg Nothing is "proof" against a truly talented fool. Swanshot

02-24-2012, 01:53 AM	#5
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 295	Re: Another Mini 14 question Mini-14 and accuracy, in the same sentence? Lol. All depends on a person's interpretation of accuracy, I guess. __________________ There is a fine line between paranoid and prepared.

02-24-2012, 08:30 PM	#6
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,669	Re: Another Mini 14 question The only real difference is the harmonic balancer at the end of the barrel, they are still suseptable to heat like the ranch rifles. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

02-24-2012, 08:54 PM	#7
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Another Mini 14 question I know a very nice fella who shoots pretty fair groups with all his .223's except his Ranch Rifle. Doubt if he would buy another with so many good shooters available. Considering the mini carries the Ruger name it's a real shame!