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Celo456 · December 12, 2009, 10:05 PM

I have a ruger mini 14. it is a older rifle made in 1976. I inherited it from my father, and I Do not know of it's life prior to 1990. But i do know it is in wonderful working and looking shape so I assume it was babied, and I want to keep it in this shape. I bought some Russian made surplus ammo. Upon hearing this a few people I know who claim to know better than I do told me this is a mistake. I could accept this but I can't get a straight reason why. Some say it will compromise my accuracy, others say it will Wear the gun down faster or outright damage the rifles action and barrel. Others have said it won't travel as far, move as fast, hit as hard etc. So what is the real story with wolf .223 Russian, and if thats no good, what should I load?

December 12, 2009, 10:05 PM	#1
Celo456 Member Join Date: December 12, 2009 Location: Nassau County, New York Posts: 25	Ruger mini 14 ammunition suggestions wanted I have a ruger mini 14. it is a older rifle made in 1976. I inherited it from my father, and I Do not know of it's life prior to 1990. But i do know it is in wonderful working and looking shape so I assume it was babied, and I want to keep it in this shape. I bought some Russian made surplus ammo. Upon hearing this a few people I know who claim to know better than I do told me this is a mistake. I could accept this but I can't get a straight reason why. Some say it will compromise my accuracy, others say it will Wear the gun down faster or outright damage the rifles action and barrel. Others have said it won't travel as far, move as fast, hit as hard etc. So what is the real story with wolf .223 Russian, and if thats no good, what should I load?