The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Ruger Mini-30 or M1A Scout Squad

checkmyswag · December 6, 2011, 09:57 AM

Wow. No one for the mini!

I know if I get a mini-14. I will get a mini-30. If I get a mini-30 I will want another rifle still as 7.62 x 39 is a non-standard US cartridge (unlike 223 and 308).

If I get the M1A I dont feel like I will want or "need" a mini or maybe I can get a mini-14 and mini-30 years from now.

Am I right in wanting the Scout Squad over the SOCOM 16? I like how handy the SOCOM 16 is but with the scout squad I get 2 more inches of barrel and it is only slightly heavier and less handy. That fat front sight on the SOCOM I don't care for but I do like the larger rear sight. What kind of range should I expect out of a Scout Squad vs a SOCOM 16?

December 6, 2011, 09:57 AM	#7
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Wow. No one for the mini! I know if I get a mini-14. I will get a mini-30. If I get a mini-30 I will want another rifle still as 7.62 x 39 is a non-standard US cartridge (unlike 223 and 308). If I get the M1A I dont feel like I will want or "need" a mini or maybe I can get a mini-14 and mini-30 years from now. Am I right in wanting the Scout Squad over the SOCOM 16? I like how handy the SOCOM 16 is but with the scout squad I get 2 more inches of barrel and it is only slightly heavier and less handy. That fat front sight on the SOCOM I don't care for but I do like the larger rear sight. What kind of range should I expect out of a Scout Squad vs a SOCOM 16? __________________ No brass. No ammo.