The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Ruger Mini-30 580 series vs. AK-47

hodaka · June 12, 2013, 10:42 PM

I have an older Mini-14 and a new Mini-30. The 14 is MO paper plate. The 30 is much more accurate and you can easily mount a scope. Mine shoots 2" at 100. The triggers in both Rugers are much better than any AK I've shot. I don't think I would want an AK. I think they are ugly, the triggers suck and scope mounts are poor. The sights are very close to each other. I'd take the Ruger any day although my Ruger won't always fire the Chinese crap ammo. AK's and SKS's always do. I may be in the minority on my preference.

June 12, 2013, 10:42 PM	#20
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	I have an older Mini-14 and a new Mini-30. The 14 is MO paper plate. The 30 is much more accurate and you can easily mount a scope. Mine shoots 2" at 100. The triggers in both Rugers are much better than any AK I've shot. I don't think I would want an AK. I think they are ugly, the triggers suck and scope mounts are poor. The sights are very close to each other. I'd take the Ruger any day although my Ruger won't always fire the Chinese crap ammo. AK's and SKS's always do. I may be in the minority on my preference.