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Swampghost · November 11, 2008, 07:02 PM

I have both the Mini-14 and a Rem 700 .243. If you want to nail a man-sized target @ 500 yds. the .243 is the way to go and you get a nifty hunting rifle too. 500 yds. is really pushing a Mini in 5.56.

November 11, 2008, 07:02 PM	#12
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	I have both the Mini-14 and a Rem 700 .243. If you want to nail a man-sized target @ 500 yds. the .243 is the way to go and you get a nifty hunting rifle too. 500 yds. is really pushing a Mini in 5.56. __________________ NRA Patron Member