I just bought me a used mini 30 with the serial #189XXXX, I know it was made a few years ago, any info on reliability, accuracy? also just got me one of those new Mini 14 Tactical with the flash suppressor. anybody out there had any dealings with this new model, appreciate any info.
Very reliable with factory mags. I bought a ranch rifle and a 20rnd mag from ruger. After serveral hundred rounds, no hickups. Accuracy is okay but don't expect anything to fantastic.
my 2 mini s were made in the 70's & 80"s and they are very reliable. years ago I stocked up on Fed Ordanance 30 round mags and they never gave me any problem. I hunt with some Ruger factory 5 round mag. does your older mini have a flash suppersor? mine shoot more accuratly with the extra weight out there. mini 14 s are fine weapons and good for hunting.
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The mini-14 (and 30) are rock solid on reliability. It'll still be shooting long after we're gone. My mini-30 is more accurate than my mini-14, but neither is outright terrible. In my opinion, these are outstanding carbines. If a guy wants to shoot .75" groups all day long, there is a slew of high-powered bolt action and single shot rifles out there just for that.
I just got my new mini 14 tactical, am thinking about putting a red dot or a holo sight one it, do I need a Picatinny rail or are there high mounts that will allow me to use the ghost ring sites and a mount for a red dot on it?? I aint had a mini in 25 years, but recently bought 3 in the wake of the socialist takeover. appreciate input. I would like to use a scope but still have access to open sights. thanks. fc
I just got my new mini 14 tactical, am thinking about putting a red dot or a holo sight one it, do I need a Picatinny rail or are there high mounts that will allow me to use the ghost ring sites and a mount for a red dot on it?? I aint had a mini in 25 years, but recently bought 3 in the wake of the socialist takeover. appreciate input. I would like to use a scope but still have access to open sights. thanks. fc
You'll need a rail for a red dot/holo sight. Basically, they make a rail that attaches to the scope mounts on the action. Make sure you get the one with that doesn't go into the rear sight. I got a cheap one and had to take the rear sight off to get it to work.
BTW, there are no see through sights for the Mini, so get a quick detach version if you want to use both.
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I just bought me a used mini 30 with the serial #189XXXX, I know it was made a few years ago, any info on reliability, accuracy? also just got me one of those new Mini 14 Tactical with the flash suppressor. anybody out there had any dealings with this new model, appreciate any info.
The mini 30 is a very reliable carbine function-wise but some may need a little tweeking to get the accuracy to be acceptable. I lightened the trigger on mine and, believe it or not, accuracy improved quite a bit. I also toyed with the sights some.
It functions well with Ruger 5 and 10 round mags but I really had problems with 'unknown' 20 round after market mags purchased from an outfit in Ohio. After fiddling with the things for a while I removed the bolt lock activator on the follower and the mags work great...even locks the bolt back without them.
Truthfully, I've had a love/hate relationship with the mini 30; but it still holds a place in my gun safe.
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Mine never jammed, ever, and I only shot handloaded ammo. Accuracy was ho-hum, but I did use it for prarie dogs and rabbits with some success inside 100 yards.
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