mini 14/mini 30 question

felix cortinas · 08-25-2009, 05:04 PM

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.

10/22fan38 · 08-25-2009, 06:34 PM

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.

jrswanson1 · 08-25-2009, 09:46 PM

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blaster · 08-25-2009, 10:09 PM

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.

StretchNM · 09-09-2009, 12:40 AM

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.

felix cortinas · 09-11-2009, 10:40 PM

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

jrswanson1 · 09-12-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by felix cortinas

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.

Jim

felix cortinas · 09-15-2009, 01:03 PM

I have been trying to post on "Perfectunion" for 3 weeks now, I am registered but cant post without a confirmation email, anyone else have this problem. too bad, good site, good info but I cant get in.

08-25-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 1,294	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. __________________ peace through superior firepower

08-25-2009, 05:04 PM	#1
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	mini 14/mini 30 question 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.

08-25-2009, 06:34 PM	#2
10/22fan38 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 91	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.

08-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,093	PerfectUnion.com - Firearms Enthusiasts for more info on Minis, before the Mini haters get here. Jim

09-09-2009, 12:40 AM	#5
StretchNM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 77	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.

09-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#6
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	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

09-15-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	I have been trying to post on "Perfectunion" for 3 weeks now, I am registered but cant post without a confirmation email, anyone else have this problem. too bad, good site, good info but I cant get in.