Gun choice question - Page 2

Adeptus_Minor · 12-10-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

From what all I've read, the Mini-14's accuracy over 75 yards is completely dependent on bullet weight

When using a 180gr bullet they tend to tumble and lose stability after 80 yrds. A 240gr is best.

Wait...WHAT? Mini-14... 180gr bullet?
Methinks someone is getting their calibers crossed.

My Dad owns one of the old Mini-14 Ranch Rifles. It's been a pretty solid shooter, but if it were my money I'd go with the Sig or build another AR.
The Sigs are solid performers and that gas action allows you some flexibility as to which sort of loads you want to shoot.

CasterTroy · 12-11-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

If your shooting bowling pins at 50 yards go Mini

First time I heard that I though "What f'ing REDNECK shoot bowling pins?!?!?!"

Then a buddy had some.....Holy CRAP what fun

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Wait...WHAT? Mini-14... 180gr bullet?
Methinks someone is getting their calibers crossed.

yeah I re-read the article last night and it was 45 and 65

No idea where the 180 came from

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

The Sigs are solid performers and that gas action allows you some flexibility as to which sort of loads you want to shoot.

I'll be honest...I don't understand the "gas" action....hence why I've not dove into an AR. GREAT shooting gun, but I don't want to own something I don't fully understand

Smittie61984 · 12-10-2009, 06:45 PM

I love the mini-14s. Not the most accurate gun but a fun shooting gun. Tons of aftermarket parts, plenty of 50 round clips for cheap, cool looking, and fairly dependable.

They can wear out though. My buddy's dad has one that we should just shoot non-stop. We'd have 20 or so 50 round mags loaded and we'd go to town for hours on end. That shit shot every which way but straight. His other ones did shoot straight that we didn't abuse.

If you are planning to take over the government get an AK. Much better for guerilla warfare.

unknownroad · 12-11-2009, 11:19 AM

Never shot a Mini-14, but when I looked into them a couple years ago I found a lot more negative comments than positive. Decided it was too much money for not enough gun. Only advantage is you can make an A-team clone out of it, which would make you a hit at parties once the new movie comes out.

Bluestreak · 12-15-2009, 09:34 PM

Mmmmmmmmmm... GUN PORN!

Looks good Troy. Let us know how it shoots! (with video)

12-10-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I love the mini-14s. Not the most accurate gun but a fun shooting gun. Tons of aftermarket parts, plenty of 50 round clips for cheap, cool looking, and fairly dependable. They can wear out though. My buddy's dad has one that we should just shoot non-stop. We'd have 20 or so 50 round mags loaded and we'd go to town for hours on end. That shit shot every which way but straight. His other ones did shoot straight that we didn't abuse. If you are planning to take over the government get an AK. Much better for guerilla warfare. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

12-11-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	Never shot a Mini-14, but when I looked into them a couple years ago I found a lot more negative comments than positive. Decided it was too much money for not enough gun. Only advantage is you can make an A-team clone out of it, which would make you a hit at parties once the new movie comes out. __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

12-15-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	Mmmmmmmmmm... GUN PORN! Looks good Troy. Let us know how it shoots! (with video) __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.