Ruger mini-14

JASON6969 · 04-28-2008, 03:02 PM

I have recently purchased a mini-14.I love it.but here my questions.the weapon came with scope mounts.They are "low rise".I am need to purchase a scope for this rifle.It needs to be economical and dependable.i plan on using it for whitetail hunting.before you cring or laugh i have a friend that has killed several white tail with his mini-14.I also need suggestions on factory rounds for whitetail hunting.i dont plan to be shooting more than a 150 yards.The reason i am using this rifle is because of its wieght and friends recommendation.Thanks for input

JASON6969 · 04-29-2008, 10:54 PM

sell33 · 04-29-2008, 11:28 PM

Hmm...scope i would say a low power probably even a fixed 4x would work, i woudl go 2-7x40 or 3-9x40. I had a bushnell 3-9x40 on my mini 14 when i had it and it worked great. Not sure about factory ammo for deer.

Ok here is a link to some ammo

Federal Vital Shok Ammunition P223Q, 223 Remington, Nosler Partition, 60 GR, 3160 fps, 20 Rd/bx

Although that ammo is probably the best i would probably really just get whatever is the best out of your gun, so look for some other types but the nosler partition is supposed to be great....

JASON6969 · 04-30-2008, 10:13 AM

Thanks sell33

SwedeSteve · 04-30-2008, 12:29 PM

I agree with sell. Make sure your scope is on correctly. Take her to the range, and see what she shoots best.

sell33 · 04-30-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JASON6969

Thanks sell33

Not a problem....Just search around and fine any cxp2 class ammo, most major ammo makers say it right on the box. Find the most accurate in your gun. I am from ohio and can't deer hunt with a rifle, but i have an uncle that does in michigan now and then and his hunting buddies use 223 and 22-250 and headshoot them, thats probably what i would personally do with a 223. Of course my uncle uses a 300 wby mag and they don't move anymore

lol

mwatson · 04-30-2008, 01:48 PM

Hello Sell33, I have a mini 14 in 223 as well. I like the black hills ammo in 52 hollow point. If you have the little gun shooting well a neck shot out 150 yds is no problem.
I can shoot consistent groups at 100 yds of 1 1/2 inches and somedays better. I have killed many whitetails in Arkansas with the 223.
Mike

Troy · 04-30-2008, 01:53 PM

mwatson, jeez i wish i coudla got that kind of groupings out of my 14. i would have kept her then.

mwatson · 05-05-2008, 01:57 PM

My old mini would not do it either, but I bought one of the 580 series and it shoots better than I can. I am going to put optics on it shortly and see if I can do better.
The good groupings is from a rest, good ammo, no wind.
Mike

04-28-2008, 03:02 PM	#1
JASON6969 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vidalia GEORGIA Posts: 125	Ruger mini-14 I have recently purchased a mini-14.I love it.but here my questions.the weapon came with scope mounts.They are "low rise".I am need to purchase a scope for this rifle.It needs to be economical and dependable.i plan on using it for whitetail hunting.before you cring or laugh i have a friend that has killed several white tail with his mini-14.I also need suggestions on factory rounds for whitetail hunting.i dont plan to be shooting more than a 150 yards.The reason i am using this rifle is because of its wieght and friends recommendation.Thanks for input __________________ THE MIND IS THE BEST WEAPON

04-29-2008, 10:54 PM	#2
JASON6969 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vidalia GEORGIA Posts: 125	__________________ THE MIND IS THE BEST WEAPON

04-29-2008, 11:28 PM	#3
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,194	Hmm...scope i would say a low power probably even a fixed 4x would work, i woudl go 2-7x40 or 3-9x40. I had a bushnell 3-9x40 on my mini 14 when i had it and it worked great. Not sure about factory ammo for deer. Ok here is a link to some ammo Federal Vital Shok Ammunition P223Q, 223 Remington, Nosler Partition, 60 GR, 3160 fps, 20 Rd/bx Although that ammo is probably the best i would probably really just get whatever is the best out of your gun, so look for some other types but the nosler partition is supposed to be great.... Last edited by sell33; 04-29-2008 at 11:29 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-30-2008, 10:13 AM	#4
JASON6969 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vidalia GEORGIA Posts: 125	Thanks sell33 __________________ THE MIND IS THE BEST WEAPON

04-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,386 Images: 1	I agree with sell. Make sure your scope is on correctly. Take her to the range, and see what she shoots best. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-30-2008, 01:48 PM	#7
mwatson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 236	Hello Sell33, I have a mini 14 in 223 as well. I like the black hills ammo in 52 hollow point. If you have the little gun shooting well a neck shot out 150 yds is no problem. I can shoot consistent groups at 100 yds of 1 1/2 inches and somedays better. I have killed many whitetails in Arkansas with the 223. Mike __________________ ..............................HOWDY

04-30-2008, 01:53 PM	#8
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	mwatson, jeez i wish i coudla got that kind of groupings out of my 14. i would have kept her then.

05-05-2008, 01:57 PM	#9
mwatson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 236	My old mini would not do it either, but I bought one of the 580 series and it shoots better than I can. I am going to put optics on it shortly and see if I can do better. The good groupings is from a rest, good ammo, no wind. Mike __________________ ..............................HOWDY