Good Price on Mini 14?

SasquatchSniper · 07-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Is $700 for a synthetic stock/stainless finished Mini 14 a good deal? It is in very good condition and comes with 2 factory 20rd mags. Also, since Mini 14s are chambered in .223, does that mean that 5.56 wouldn't work?

rl356 · 07-09-2009, 04:45 PM

$700.00 wouldn't be a terrible price if it were a brand new firearm. I am assuming by your description that this rifle is in used (but very good) condition. Being that it's used, I'd say between 600-650 would be a fair price on a lightly used stainless Mini with the extra mag. The Mini is stamped .223, but 5.56Nato will run through it just as well. I called and spoke to the fine folks at Ruger and asked them the same question. I was told by them that the Mini 14 (as long as it's not the target version) can shoot the 5.56Nato.

jrswanson1 · 07-09-2009, 08:20 PM

The factory 20 round mags are going for $30 each. Is the Mini a Ranch Rifle, or is it one of the older Minis? Yes, it shoots .223 and 5.56. $700 is a bit much, you used to be able to order them from Walmart for $605. It really depends on where you live. Most of the used Minis in my area are under $600. I bought mine before the election, so the prices may be off, but $450 and $550 each. If it's the Ranch Rifle, make sure it comes with the Ruger scope rings.

Jim

nathangdad · 07-09-2009, 08:24 PM

counter-offer for $500.00 cash on the spot then see what happens.

Don't just take the first offer they make.

sdoyl123 · 07-10-2009, 12:04 AM

Seems a little high without seeing it. I picked up a Almost new NRA special edition with 2 mags for $675.
5.56 and 223 are the same.

SasquatchSniper · 07-10-2009, 03:45 AM

Well, I of course plan to negotiate on the price but I wanted to know what a reasonable price would be.

deadzero · 07-10-2009, 04:58 AM

I got one shipped in 2 weeks ago. Mini 14 ranch rifle in 223. owners manual says it will shoot 5.56 also. (* intersting note rl356 on the target version*) gun comes with blued barrel, wood stock, and factory supplied scope rings. current retail, new, $699.99.

I'm seriously kicking myself, I sold my factory stainless folder 2 years ago for $400.00. ARGH.... what was I thinking!!!!

samuel · 07-10-2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sdoyl123

Seems a little high without seeing it. I picked up a Almost new NRA special edition with 2 mags for $675.
5.56 and 223 are the same.

They are "NOT" the same! Put 5.56X45mm on your search bar and read up on them.The 5.56 is much higher pressure. ,,,sam.

cjleete · 07-10-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by michaeljackson

Picked one up from the pawn shop back in 07 for $480, capped a few nigs with it pretty accurate

What are you smoking? That's not even funny.

rl356 · 07-10-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sdoyl123

Seems a little high without seeing it. I picked up a Almost new NRA special edition with 2 mags for $675.
5.56 and 223 are the same.

5.56 Nato, and the .223 Remington are not the same thing. They differ in a couple of ways. First off, as previously mentioned, the 5.56 Nato is a higher pressure round. Secondly, the overall dimension of the 5.56 Nato is slightly different than the .223 sporting cartridge.

rl356 · 07-10-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by deadzero

I got one shipped in 2 weeks ago. Mini 14 ranch rifle in 223. owners manual says it will shoot 5.56 also. (* intersting note rl356 on the target version*) gun comes with blued barrel, wood stock, and factory supplied scope rings. current retail, new, $699.99.

I'm seriously kicking myself, I sold my factory stainless folder 2 years ago for $400.00. ARGH.... what was I thinking!!!!

I thought that it was a little strange myself that all of the Mini 14's are capable of firing the 5.56 cartridge except for the target model. I didn't think to ask, and they didn't mention, the reason why this is.

jrswanson1 · 07-10-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rl356

I thought that it was a little strange myself that all of the Mini 14's are capable of firing the 5.56 cartridge except for the target model. I didn't think to ask, and they didn't mention, the reason why this is.

Accuracy. The chambers on a 5.56 are slightly different and are not conducive to accuracy with .223 ammo.

Jim

oldjarhead · 07-10-2009, 02:18 PM

Yes, $700 seems a little on the high side for a used mini-14.
I agree, offer him $450 - $500.
I had a mini-14 and shot nothing but 5.56 NATO through it (well, I did do some handloads too) and it functioned perfectly. You are perfectly all-right to shoot it.

deadzero · 07-10-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rl356

I thought that it was a little strange myself that all of the Mini 14's are capable of firing the 5.56 cartridge except for the target model. I didn't think to ask, and they didn't mention, the reason why this is.

It may be that their target model is using less freebore for better accuracy, so it may be that particular model (target model) may not shoot 5.56. it would be interesting to find out. thats the only thing I can think of as to why they would exclude that one.

samuel · 07-10-2009, 03:15 PM

You got it!Shorter throat,closer riflings,better accuracy. ,,,sam.

ArkansasHunter · 07-10-2009, 03:19 PM

To my surprise our Wal Mart has a Mini -14 on the shelf which is the basic wood stocked model priced "under" $700.00.
So maybe you can Judge your rifle from this one as far as price since the one your looking at is used.
Though the one your interested in to me is a nicer model...A.H

SasquatchSniper · 07-10-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks for all the input, I think I'm just gonna save my money for an AR15.

07-09-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
SasquatchSniper Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54	Good Price on Mini 14? Is $700 for a synthetic stock/stainless finished Mini 14 a good deal? It is in very good condition and comes with 2 factory 20rd mags. Also, since Mini 14s are chambered in .223, does that mean that 5.56 wouldn't work?

07-09-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,164	I, as a negotiator, would counter-offer for $500.00 cash on the spot then see what happens. Don't just take the first offer they make.

07-10-2009, 04:58 AM	#7
deadzero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: deep in the swamps SC Posts: 1,199	I got one shipped in 2 weeks ago. Mini 14 ranch rifle in 223. owners manual says it will shoot 5.56 also. (* intersting note rl356 on the target version*) gun comes with blued barrel, wood stock, and factory supplied scope rings. current retail, new, $699.99. I'm seriously kicking myself, I sold my factory stainless folder 2 years ago for $400.00. ARGH.... what was I thinking!!!! __________________ If I need more than 1 shot, I need more practice.

07-10-2009, 02:18 PM	#13
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MO Posts: 1,911	Yes, $700 seems a little on the high side for a used mini-14. I agree, offer him $450 - $500. I had a mini-14 and shot nothing but 5.56 NATO through it (well, I did do some handloads too) and it functioned perfectly. You are perfectly all-right to shoot it. __________________ No war has ever been won by a politician!

07-10-2009, 03:19 PM	#16
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,196	To my surprise our Wal Mart has a Mini -14 on the shelf which is the basic wood stocked model priced "under" $700.00. So maybe you can Judge your rifle from this one as far as price since the one your looking at is used. Though the one your interested in to me is a nicer model...A.H __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 07-10-2009 at 03:22 PM.

07-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#2
rl356 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 398	$700.00 wouldn't be a terrible price if it were a brand new firearm. I am assuming by your description that this rifle is in used (but very good) condition. Being that it's used, I'd say between 600-650 would be a fair price on a lightly used stainless Mini with the extra mag. The Mini is stamped .223, but 5.56Nato will run through it just as well. I called and spoke to the fine folks at Ruger and asked them the same question. I was told by them that the Mini 14 (as long as it's not the target version) can shoot the 5.56Nato.

07-09-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,090	The factory 20 round mags are going for $30 each. Is the Mini a Ranch Rifle, or is it one of the older Minis? Yes, it shoots .223 and 5.56. $700 is a bit much, you used to be able to order them from Walmart for $605. It really depends on where you live. Most of the used Minis in my area are under $600. I bought mine before the election, so the prices may be off, but $450 and $550 each. If it's the Ranch Rifle, make sure it comes with the Ruger scope rings. Jim

07-10-2009, 12:04 AM	#5
sdoyl123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northeast Kansas Posts: 356	Seems a little high without seeing it. I picked up a Almost new NRA special edition with 2 mags for $675. 5.56 and 223 are the same.

07-10-2009, 03:45 AM	#6
SasquatchSniper Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54	Well, I of course plan to negotiate on the price but I wanted to know what a reasonable price would be.

07-10-2009, 03:15 PM	#15
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,900	You got it!Shorter throat,closer riflings,better accuracy. ,,,sam.

07-10-2009, 06:16 PM	#17
SasquatchSniper Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54	Thanks for all the input, I think I'm just gonna save my money for an AR15.