Bulpup Stock on a Mini 14?

Ballenxj · July 13, 2007, 10:41 PM

I've seen these things on occasion, but would like to hear some input on what you guys think about one of these set ups? Pros? Cons? Thanks.
-Bruce

Mac's! · July 14, 2007, 11:15 AM

I had one on a Mini 14 years ago. It looked pretty neat and made the overall length much shorter but I ended up getting rid of the stock. It flexed a LOT. That felt strange but also effected the sighting and the reliabilty. The trigger mechanism flexed too. I ended up putting a Choate all metal folder on it. Keep yer powder dry, Mac.
Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All.
Mac's Shootin' Irons
http://www.shootiniron.com

Harry Bonar · July 14, 2007, 07:48 PM

Sir:
I've never wanted 50,000 copper units of pressure that close to my ear!
Harry B.

Ballenxj · July 14, 2007, 08:06 PM

LOL! That's certainly a straightforward answer Harry.

BTW, Anybody ever hear about a Mini blowing up?

-Bruce

Mac's! · July 15, 2007, 10:12 AM

Yes, I have heard of a Mini-14 blowing up! Mine! It blew the mag out of the bottom, collapsed the extractor spring, fractured the receiver, etc. I had powder burns all over my face except for where my glasses were.

However, there are two things to note.
First, I contacted Ruger about it, explained the reason it blew up and they shipped me a new one for 1/2 price. I thought that was pretty decent considering that mine was well over ten years old.

And second: It was human error that caused it to blow up. I was shooting reloads from a local reloader. He forgot to remove the ridge around the inside of the neck rim after trimming it and crammed the bullet in. Then he crimped it in place but of course, since he forgot to remove the ridge on the outside of the case too, the bullet ended up being REALLY tight in the case. Like permanent tight! I had someone else conduct a "forensics" exam on the other reloads from the same guy. Yes, all of that ammo was disassembled and deactivated.

It was my first shot of the day. It exploded like a mini hand grenade and ruined my whole day. Fortunately, no one was hurt bad. Keep yer powder dry, Mac
Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All
Mac's Shootin' Irons
http://www.shootiniron.com

Ballenxj · July 15, 2007, 10:25 AM

WOW Macs! Glad to hear nobody was seriously hurt. This is why I never shoot reloads unless they are from one of the following;
A, Your own. (This assumes you know what you're doing.)
B, From someone You know and trust real well.
C, Refer to A & B.

-Bruce

Harry Bonar · July 15, 2007, 06:00 PM

Sirs:
Sorry to hear it.
I NEVER - NEVER shoot anyones reloads.
Harry B.

July 13, 2007, 10:41 PM	#1
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	Bulpup Stock on a Mini 14? I've seen these things on occasion, but would like to hear some input on what you guys think about one of these set ups? Pros? Cons? Thanks. -Bruce

July 14, 2007, 07:48 PM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	bull-pup Sir: I've never wanted 50,000 copper units of pressure that close to my ear! Harry B.

July 15, 2007, 06:00 PM	#7
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	blow-up Sirs: Sorry to hear it. I NEVER - NEVER shoot anyones reloads. Harry B.

July 14, 2007, 11:15 AM	#2
Mac's! Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2001 Posts: 129	I had one on a Mini 14 years ago. It looked pretty neat and made the overall length much shorter but I ended up getting rid of the stock. It flexed a LOT. That felt strange but also effected the sighting and the reliabilty. The trigger mechanism flexed too. I ended up putting a Choate all metal folder on it. Keep yer powder dry, Mac. Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All. Mac's Shootin' Irons http://www.shootiniron.com

July 14, 2007, 08:06 PM	#4
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	LOL! That's certainly a straightforward answer Harry. BTW, Anybody ever hear about a Mini blowing up? -Bruce

July 15, 2007, 10:12 AM	#5
Mac's! Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2001 Posts: 129	Yes, I have heard of a Mini-14 blowing up! Mine! It blew the mag out of the bottom, collapsed the extractor spring, fractured the receiver, etc. I had powder burns all over my face except for where my glasses were. However, there are two things to note. First, I contacted Ruger about it, explained the reason it blew up and they shipped me a new one for 1/2 price. I thought that was pretty decent considering that mine was well over ten years old. And second: It was human error that caused it to blow up. I was shooting reloads from a local reloader. He forgot to remove the ridge around the inside of the neck rim after trimming it and crammed the bullet in. Then he crimped it in place but of course, since he forgot to remove the ridge on the outside of the case too, the bullet ended up being REALLY tight in the case. Like permanent tight! I had someone else conduct a "forensics" exam on the other reloads from the same guy. Yes, all of that ammo was disassembled and deactivated. It was my first shot of the day. It exploded like a mini hand grenade and ruined my whole day. Fortunately, no one was hurt bad. Keep yer powder dry, Mac Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All Mac's Shootin' Irons http://www.shootiniron.com

July 15, 2007, 10:25 AM	#6
Ballenxj Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Posts: 312	WOW Macs! Glad to hear nobody was seriously hurt. This is why I never shoot reloads unless they are from one of the following; A, Your own. (This assumes you know what you're doing.) B, From someone You know and trust real well. C, Refer to A & B. -Bruce