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dgang · May 21, 2012, 10:31 AM

I have a Mini 14 and when I bought it it was capable of shooting any type of 223 or 5.56 ammo, including IMI, domestic brands, handloads, Wolf and some other steel cased fodder. However, when I changed to a Shilen heavy barrel it became very picky. Would no longer accept Wolf ammo. I believe this is because of tighter chamber specs. Ruger made a slightly larger chamber to insure reliability, they digest almost all types of ammo but suffer a little in the accuracy department because of this.
Good shooting to ya', dgang

May 21, 2012, 10:31 AM	#6
dgang Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 204	I have a Mini 14 and when I bought it it was capable of shooting any type of 223 or 5.56 ammo, including IMI, domestic brands, handloads, Wolf and some other steel cased fodder. However, when I changed to a Shilen heavy barrel it became very picky. Would no longer accept Wolf ammo. I believe this is because of tighter chamber specs. Ruger made a slightly larger chamber to insure reliability, they digest almost all types of ammo but suffer a little in the accuracy department because of this. Good shooting to ya', dgang __________________ I shoot, therefore I am.