Ruger mini Ranch, whats it worth?

Z400ACDC · November 8, 2012, 07:16 AM

My neighbor has a like new SS mini 14 with 3x9-40 Leupold and 20 round mag. It is a 2007 580 model. THANKS for your advise!

sailskidrive · November 8, 2012, 10:17 AM

I would guess about $450 without the scope...

Z400ACDC · November 8, 2012, 03:12 PM

Why do they go down so much in value? A new one is about $700 and a Luepold is $300. My neighbor let me try it out today. With Hornady v-max 55gr, it grouped about 2'' at 100 when the wind was calm. Thats off a plastic picnic table and bipod.

Bamashooter · November 8, 2012, 05:51 PM

Alot is going to depend on what barrel profile the mini has. If its the older profile its all one size from the gas block forward. If its the newer barrel it will be thicker at the gas block and thinner as you go towards the muzzle. I have a 580 series with the thin profile barrel and it shoots near MOA with my handloads at 100yrds. Its also had a few modifications. I think the thicker profile barrel version would be more popular and slightly more accurate in general.

If its mine. In like new shape. $650 for rifle and scope, give or take. $500 for rifle only, give or take. Remember, these are the better mini's after the shut down and retool of the mini plant. They are better rifles than the older versions.

Z400ACDC · November 8, 2012, 07:14 PM

It is the older style barrel, but I think it shoots good for a semi auto. I ran 20 more of the Rem/UMC cheap ammo through it before it got dark. The mini did not like it as well as the Hornady. The groups opened up to 3.5 at 100. It needs a better trigger. I can tell I am moving around because of the hard pull. He wants $700 for it or trade for my 2003 model S&W 1911. I have not had much luck finding a good used one. Local GS's want a new price for worn rifles.

barstoolguru · November 8, 2012, 08:31 PM

you can add an accu-strut and it helps with the muzzle whip

Z400ACDC · November 9, 2012, 04:53 AM

I think the group size has more to do with me and the trigger than the barrel.

Adamantium · November 9, 2012, 04:33 PM

On gunbroker that gun is going for about $500-$525. So really it is what you think the scope is worth after that.

Bamashooter · November 10, 2012, 04:50 AM

Barstoolguru is correct. The accustrut and similar stabilizing products for the barrel has made huge improvents in the accuracy of the mini once the barrel heats up. Mine no longer strings shots vertically plus it works well as a heat sink too. Cools your barrel down faster.

sailskidrive · November 10, 2012, 01:51 PM

FYI: Wal-Mart here in MD has Mini's brand new for $647... unless his in like new condition you may as well buy a new one.

Z400ACDC · November 10, 2012, 04:16 PM

I bought it today for $700. He sweetened the pot with a Harris bipod. It is like new, less than 100 through it. If a new one is $647+tax, $300 Leupold scope and $100 Harris, $700 sounds good to me and I know where it came from. THANKS for the help.

hardhat harry · November 10, 2012, 05:04 PM

Get your trigger job here: Contact them, mail the trigger group, they take it to 31/2 pounds and ship right back to you. Excellent!

http://www.mini14triggers.com/

DMacLeod · November 10, 2012, 05:39 PM

I'd trade him the S&W 1911

stu925 · November 10, 2012, 06:22 PM

http://www.greatwestgunsmithing.com/mini14.htm they do quite a bit of Mini-14 work and get rave reviews from people who have had work done. Bed the action and have the trigger work done and you should see groups shrink add a strut to minimize barrel whip and you should have a great shooter. Enjoy the rifle they are a lot of fun but you can go through ammo pretty quick with one.

Stu

Z400ACDC · November 10, 2012, 08:49 PM

I was going to trade the 1911 but he changed his mind.

November 8, 2012, 07:16 AM	#1
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	Ruger mini Ranch, whats it worth? My neighbor has a like new SS mini 14 with 3x9-40 Leupold and 20 round mag. It is a 2007 580 model. THANKS for your advise! __________________ Bowling Green, KY

November 8, 2012, 10:17 AM	#2
sailskidrive Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 726	I would guess about $450 without the scope... __________________ SailSkiDrive Hk USP 45 Expert, USP 40, USP 9, SIG P226, S&W M&P9, Hk 4, Makarov, Desert Eagle 40, Beretta FS92 Centurion, Kimber TLEII 1911A1, Glock 22, SIG P225, 1943 Rem Rand 1911A1, S&W mod 64, Walther PPQ, SIG P229, Browning BDA 45 (SIG P220), Hk45, SIG P230

November 8, 2012, 03:12 PM	#3
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	Why do they go down so much in value? A new one is about $700 and a Luepold is $300. My neighbor let me try it out today. With Hornady v-max 55gr, it grouped about 2'' at 100 when the wind was calm. Thats off a plastic picnic table and bipod. __________________ Bowling Green, KY

November 8, 2012, 07:14 PM	#5
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	It is the older style barrel, but I think it shoots good for a semi auto. I ran 20 more of the Rem/UMC cheap ammo through it before it got dark. The mini did not like it as well as the Hornady. The groups opened up to 3.5 at 100. It needs a better trigger. I can tell I am moving around because of the hard pull. He wants $700 for it or trade for my 2003 model S&W 1911. I have not had much luck finding a good used one. Local GS's want a new price for worn rifles. __________________ Bowling Green, KY

November 9, 2012, 04:53 AM	#7
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	I think the group size has more to do with me and the trigger than the barrel. __________________ Bowling Green, KY

November 8, 2012, 05:51 PM	#4
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	Alot is going to depend on what barrel profile the mini has. If its the older profile its all one size from the gas block forward. If its the newer barrel it will be thicker at the gas block and thinner as you go towards the muzzle. I have a 580 series with the thin profile barrel and it shoots near MOA with my handloads at 100yrds. Its also had a few modifications. I think the thicker profile barrel version would be more popular and slightly more accurate in general. If its mine. In like new shape. $650 for rifle and scope, give or take. $500 for rifle only, give or take. Remember, these are the better mini's after the shut down and retool of the mini plant. They are better rifles than the older versions.

November 8, 2012, 08:31 PM	#6
barstoolguru Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2011 Posts: 180	you can add an accu-strut and it helps with the muzzle whip

November 9, 2012, 04:33 PM	#8
Adamantium Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 1999 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,021	On gunbroker that gun is going for about $500-$525. So really it is what you think the scope is worth after that. __________________ New gun, same ol' shot.

November 10, 2012, 04:50 AM	#9
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	Barstoolguru is correct. The accustrut and similar stabilizing products for the barrel has made huge improvents in the accuracy of the mini once the barrel heats up. Mine no longer strings shots vertically plus it works well as a heat sink too. Cools your barrel down faster.

November 10, 2012, 01:51 PM	#10
sailskidrive Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 726	FYI: Wal-Mart here in MD has Mini's brand new for $647... unless his in like new condition you may as well buy a new one. __________________ SailSkiDrive Hk USP 45 Expert, USP 40, USP 9, SIG P226, S&W M&P9, Hk 4, Makarov, Desert Eagle 40, Beretta FS92 Centurion, Kimber TLEII 1911A1, Glock 22, SIG P225, 1943 Rem Rand 1911A1, S&W mod 64, Walther PPQ, SIG P229, Browning BDA 45 (SIG P220), Hk45, SIG P230

November 10, 2012, 04:16 PM	#11
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	I bought it today for $700. He sweetened the pot with a Harris bipod. It is like new, less than 100 through it. If a new one is $647+tax, $300 Leupold scope and $100 Harris, $700 sounds good to me and I know where it came from. THANKS for the help. __________________ Bowling Green, KY

November 10, 2012, 05:04 PM	#12
hardhat harry Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2010 Location: I've moved... Posts: 233	Get your trigger job here: Contact them, mail the trigger group, they take it to 31/2 pounds and ship right back to you. Excellent! http://www.mini14triggers.com/ __________________ "Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."

November 10, 2012, 05:39 PM	#13
DMacLeod Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 425	I'd trade him the S&W 1911

November 10, 2012, 06:22 PM	#14
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 953	http://www.greatwestgunsmithing.com/mini14.htm they do quite a bit of Mini-14 work and get rave reviews from people who have had work done. Bed the action and have the trigger work done and you should see groups shrink add a strut to minimize barrel whip and you should have a great shooter. Enjoy the rifle they are a lot of fun but you can go through ammo pretty quick with one. Stu

November 10, 2012, 08:49 PM	#15
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	I was going to trade the 1911 but he changed his mind. __________________ Bowling Green, KY