Mini 14-Ranch Rifle?? - Page 3

blaster · 07-13-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Niko911

go with the mini30 and yes its the same as the nato round its the .308, .223 would probably be alittle small for deer

do they now make a Mini 30 in 7.62x51 (NATO)? or is it 7.62x39

samuel · 07-13-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blaster

do they now make a Mini 30 in 7.62x51 (NATO)? or is it 7.62x39

They have them in both.They used to make the mini-.30 in 7.62x51mm but no longer do.They make it in 7.62x39mm and in the 6.8mm. sam.

big shrek · 07-14-2008, 09:00 AM

.30-06 for Deer. Ammo's usually cheaper than .308 where I buy. Of course, you can use a BAR for coyote...it'll just be MESSY!

If under 150 yards, use a .22 Magnum for coyote...step up to .223 if shooting farther, but the Mag will take them with ease under 150 yards.

samuel · 07-14-2008, 10:10 AM

If anyone is going to depend on a .22 mag. taking coyote with "ease" at any range,much less 150yds,I hope you can handle dissapointment with "ease". sam.

Taurus Fan · 07-14-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by samuel

They have them in both.They used to make the mini-.30 in 7.62x51mm but no longer do.They make it in 7.62x39mm and in the 6.8mm. sam.

Ruger advertised that they were bringing out the Mini-14 in .308 but it was never produced.

big boomer · 07-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Check your state laws to see what the minimum size is, 223 is not legal here but my father inlaw in the next state over has taken many dear with a 222 which is legal in his state but the dear are smaller there than here.

wunhunglo · 07-14-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Niko911

go with the mini30 and yes its the same as the nato round its the .308, .223 would probably be alittle small for deer

I would think that firing a 7.62 nato round in a Mini 30 would be akin to firing the Lee Enfield "Jungle Carbine". Ie. a nasty kick and a massive muzzle flash.

Taurus Fan · 07-14-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wunhunglo

I would think that firing a 7.62 nato round in a Mini 30 would be akin to firing the Lee Enfield "Jungle Carbine". Ie. a nasty kick and a massive muzzle flash.

That's why they never made it in .308. Ever. People who think they did are most likely recalling the brief ads Ruger put out claiming that it was being introduced in .308 and .243, but they couldn't get the bugs out and gave up on the idea.

wunhunglo · 07-14-2008, 11:30 AM

Thanks, I wondered why I'd never heard of it.

stikbutter · 07-14-2008, 01:26 PM

What about the Mini 14 Target with the balancer on the end. Suppose to be heavier barrel with balancer adjustment for accuracy. Accuracy systems advertises their own, and a complete barrel cahange out with match trigger job for 300.00 suppose to be MOA at a hundred yards?

samuel · 07-14-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Taurus Fan

That's why they never made it in .308. Ever. People who think they did are most likely recalling the brief ads Ruger put out claiming that it was being introduced in .308 and .243, but they couldn't get the bugs out and gave up on the idea.

I believe you are right,as I can't find that chambering in the bluebook.Thanks for correcting me.That would mean it is likely a .310/.311 bore. sam.

Laufer · 07-18-2008, 03:12 AM

The Mini 30 reportedly has a chamber in .308, but Russian 7.62x39 ammo is .311.
By the way, older, lacquer-coated Wolf ammo does not cause a stuck shell, based on reports from gunsmiths' evaluations.

The problem is supposedly caused by carbon build-up outside the stiff, steel Russian shells (even with the newer polymer-coating), when not cleaned often, especially when switching to brass shells, which then expand and can get stuck.
Brownell's will sell you a stronger firing pin spring for the 30, which can reduce the chance of mis-fires with the harder Russian primers.

What a really fun gun, with the same ammo used in my equally reliable, rugged SKS (or your Saiga/AK etc)!

pepprdog · 08-03-2008, 09:41 AM

Look at the new Mini in 6.8SPC. The reviews are good and the round hits hard. I'm in the process of upgrading from a .223/5.56 Mini ranch to the 6.8SPC.

kwg020 · 08-08-2008, 09:23 PM

Ruger never produced the 7.62x51 for sale. Supposedly it was not very accurate and the reciever was cracking. Therefore, it never went on sale. The 7.62x39 was originally put out in .308 but later changed it to .310. No, I don't know what year that happened. kwg

07-14-2008, 09:00 AM	#43
big shrek Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest, FL Posts: 458 Images: 37	.30-06 for Deer. Ammo's usually cheaper than .308 where I buy. Of course, you can use a BAR for coyote...it'll just be MESSY! If under 150 yards, use a .22 Magnum for coyote...step up to .223 if shooting farther, but the Mag will take them with ease under 150 yards. __________________ No worry I are just der big dumb troll nevermind dis here notepad I am just countin' ma toes.

07-18-2008, 03:12 AM	#52
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 121	The Mini 30 reportedly has a chamber in .308, but Russian 7.62x39 ammo is .311. By the way, older, lacquer-coated Wolf ammo does not cause a stuck shell, based on reports from gunsmiths' evaluations. The problem is supposedly caused by carbon build-up outside the stiff, steel Russian shells (even with the newer polymer-coating), when not cleaned often, especially when switching to brass shells, which then expand and can get stuck. Brownell's will sell you a stronger firing pin spring for the 30, which can reduce the chance of mis-fires with the harder Russian primers. What a really fun gun, with the same ammo used in my equally reliable, rugged SKS (or your Saiga/AK etc)! Last edited by Laufer; 07-19-2008 at 11:00 PM.

07-14-2008, 10:10 AM	#44
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	If anyone is going to depend on a .22 mag. taking coyote with "ease" at any range,much less 150yds,I hope you can handle dissapointment with "ease". sam.

07-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#46
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	Check your state laws to see what the minimum size is, 223 is not legal here but my father inlaw in the next state over has taken many dear with a 222 which is legal in his state but the dear are smaller there than here.

07-14-2008, 11:30 AM	#49
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	Thanks, I wondered why I'd never heard of it.

07-14-2008, 01:26 PM	#50
stikbutter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Keystone Hieghts FL Posts: 354	What about the Mini 14 Target with the balancer on the end. Suppose to be heavier barrel with balancer adjustment for accuracy. Accuracy systems advertises their own, and a complete barrel cahange out with match trigger job for 300.00 suppose to be MOA at a hundred yards?

08-03-2008, 09:41 AM	#53
pepprdog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Look at the new Mini in 6.8SPC. The reviews are good and the round hits hard. I'm in the process of upgrading from a .223/5.56 Mini ranch to the 6.8SPC.

08-08-2008, 09:23 PM	#54
kwg020 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 6	Ruger never produced the 7.62x51 for sale. Supposedly it was not very accurate and the reciever was cracking. Therefore, it never went on sale. The 7.62x39 was originally put out in .308 but later changed it to .310. No, I don't know what year that happened. kwg