Topic: Mini-14

OORAH · October 26th, 2006

Dont know if this is the right place, but here it goes,i went into the local gunshop today, to buy some gun cleaning implements, and saw three Ruger mini-14s. all were priced for $495. they all had scope rings, and one had a muzzle break. i'd like to know if thats a good price for a ruger mini-14, and any other info about them would be nice. thanks in advance.-oorah

5.56X45mm · October 26th, 2006

The Mini-14 is one good rifle. It's a .223 Remington version of the M14 Rifle. Which means that it's a M1 Garand in terms of operation. Very simple rifle to clean and take apart.

The Mini-14 has been made in three models. The Mini-14 GB. It's has a M1 garand style sight with a bird cage flash hider.You cannot mount a scope on that model.

The next one is the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle. It has a base for scope mounts and also has a small fold down rear sight.

The last model is the current made model Ruger redisgned the Mini-14 ranch rifle with a M1 Garand style battle sight, rubber butt plate, M1 Garand style front with, and a scope base.

$495 is kinda high for a used Mini-14 but than again prices of firearms period are going up.

OORAH · October 26th, 2006

thanks 5.56.

Bugfatty · October 27th, 2006

I think Mini-14s are over priced. Most I've seen are over $500 and those where just ranch rifles.

I personally wouldn't pay over $400 for any Mini-14.

But then again I've never really wanted one. I'd rather save up my money and get an real M1 or a Springfield M1A. Which are alot more expensive but they are far superior rifles IMO.

OORAH · October 27th, 2006

i already have a decent m1, i was looking into getting either a mini-14, or a ruger 10/22. I've been surfing on the internet, and it seems like theres a lot of nice accessories and customization that can be added onto the 10/22. a 50 round mag doesnt hurt either.

5.56X45mm · October 28th, 2006

I own three Ruger Mini-14s. I own a Mini-14 GB, a Mini-14 Ranch, and the New Model.

My Mini-14 GB is one straight shooter. The Ranch Rifle is scoped out for small game hunting, and the New Model is still fresh and unfired.

They aren't crap. $500 isn't that high priced. A New M1 carbine is $800, a New M1 Garand or M1A is over $1,000, and a well built AR-15 is also over $1,000.

I think that a Semi-Auto Magazine feed rifle that uses the proven design going for $500 isn't that bad.

As for the Ruger 10/22. I have shot over 10,000 rounds through it and I have yet to clean it. She just take a lciking and keeps on ticking.

October 26th, 2006	Post 1
OORAH Primus Pilus	Post; Mini-14 Dont know if this is the right place, but here it goes,i went into the local gunshop today, to buy some gun cleaning implements, and saw three Ruger mini-14s. all were priced for $495. they all had scope rings, and one had a muzzle break. i'd like to know if thats a good price for a ruger mini-14, and any other info about them would be nice. thanks in advance.-oorah __________________ And shepards we shall be For thee, My Lord, for thee Power hath descended forth from thy hand That our feet may quickly carry out thy command So we shall flow a river forth to thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be In nomini Patri, et Fili, Spiritus Sancti Veritas, Aequitas

October 26th, 2006	Post 2
5.56X45mm 100% Space Shuttle Door Gunner Gear	The Mini-14 is one good rifle. It's a .223 Remington version of the M14 Rifle. Which means that it's a M1 Garand in terms of operation. Very simple rifle to clean and take apart. The Mini-14 has been made in three models. The Mini-14 GB. It's has a M1 garand style sight with a bird cage flash hider.You cannot mount a scope on that model. The next one is the Mini-14 Ranch Rifle. It has a base for scope mounts and also has a small fold down rear sight. The last model is the current made model Ruger redisgned the Mini-14 ranch rifle with a M1 Garand style battle sight, rubber butt plate, M1 Garand style front with, and a scope base. $495 is kinda high for a used Mini-14 but than again prices of firearms period are going up. __________________ "Poor People have been voting for Democrats for the last 50 years... and they're still poor." - Charles Barkley

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October 27th, 2006	Post 4
Bugfatty Optio	I think Mini-14s are over priced. Most I've seen are over $500 and those where just ranch rifles. I personally wouldn't pay over $400 for any Mini-14. But then again I've never really wanted one. I'd rather save up my money and get an real M1 or a Springfield M1A. Which are alot more expensive but they are far superior rifles IMO.

October 27th, 2006	Post 5
OORAH Primus Pilus	i already have a decent m1, i was looking into getting either a mini-14, or a ruger 10/22. I've been surfing on the internet, and it seems like theres a lot of nice accessories and customization that can be added onto the 10/22. a 50 round mag doesnt hurt either.

October 28th, 2006	Post 6
5.56X45mm 100% Space Shuttle Door Gunner Gear	I own three Ruger Mini-14s. I own a Mini-14 GB, a Mini-14 Ranch, and the New Model. My Mini-14 GB is one straight shooter. The Ranch Rifle is scoped out for small game hunting, and the New Model is still fresh and unfired. They aren't crap. $500 isn't that high priced. A New M1 carbine is $800, a New M1 Garand or M1A is over $1,000, and a well built AR-15 is also over $1,000. I think that a Semi-Auto Magazine feed rifle that uses the proven design going for $500 isn't that bad. As for the Ruger 10/22. I have shot over 10,000 rounds through it and I have yet to clean it. She just take a lciking and keeps on ticking.

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