Mini-14 Loads

Leadman · June 27, 2010, 11:32 PM

I have done the research on my rifle and have come to the determination that my mini-14 has a 1in10 twist.
I would like to hear of your experiences with loading for a factory mini. Best loads,problems and etc. Thanks for any input.
My best load so far has been 25.0 gr. of Varget with a 60 gr.Flat base soft point. 10 rnds in@ 4in.

CherokeeT · June 28, 2010, 09:13 AM

My go-to load for my Mini 14 is H335 and Hornady 55 gr JSP. Check your load manual for powder charge details.

Bamashooter · June 28, 2010, 10:05 PM

my most accurate to date is 60gr. Sierra & 26gr. Winchester 748.

fxh · June 28, 2010, 10:43 PM

Berry's 55 gn FMJBT 27.0 gn Varget. I will be trying H335 soon.

hagar · June 29, 2010, 09:17 AM

LC case, Rem 7.5 primer, 25.0 grains of 2520, 64 grain WW PP bullet. Best load by far, turned my Mini into a moa rifle.

tomcs · June 29, 2010, 06:44 PM

My Mini-14 has a 1:9 twist. Best load so far is 25 1/2 gr Varget, 65 gr Sierra SBT, Rem 7 1/2 primer and Rem brass. Biggest improvements came from adding a strut and some trigger work.

baltz526 · July 1, 2010, 01:02 AM

the two bullets i get best accuracy with are the 64gr winchester power point and the 70gr speer semi pointed.

paknheat · October 8, 2010, 07:28 AM

I recently acquired a new Mini-14 all weather. I would like to use the 60 gn nosler part. bullet. What is the cleanest burning powder for this rifle? Also which one would allow for 3000 fps out of its 18'' bbll?

June 27, 2010, 11:32 PM	#1
Leadman Member Join Date: January 19, 2010 Location: The great state of Arkansas! Posts: 42	Mini-14 Loads I have done the research on my rifle and have come to the determination that my mini-14 has a 1in10 twist. I would like to hear of your experiences with loading for a factory mini. Best loads,problems and etc. Thanks for any input. My best load so far has been 25.0 gr. of Varget with a 60 gr.Flat base soft point. 10 rnds in@ 4in.

June 28, 2010, 09:13 AM	#2
CherokeeT Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2008 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 273	My go-to load for my Mini 14 is H335 and Hornady 55 gr JSP. Check your load manual for powder charge details.

June 28, 2010, 10:05 PM	#3
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	my most accurate to date is 60gr. Sierra & 26gr. Winchester 748.

June 28, 2010, 10:43 PM	#4
fxh Member Join Date: January 22, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 32	Berry's 55 gn FMJBT 27.0 gn Varget. I will be trying H335 soon.

June 29, 2010, 09:17 AM	#5
hagar Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2000 Location: Colombia, SC Posts: 745	LC case, Rem 7.5 primer, 25.0 grains of 2520, 64 grain WW PP bullet. Best load by far, turned my Mini into a moa rifle.

June 29, 2010, 06:44 PM	#6
tomcs Junior Member Join Date: November 10, 2009 Posts: 10	My Mini-14 has a 1:9 twist. Best load so far is 25 1/2 gr Varget, 65 gr Sierra SBT, Rem 7 1/2 primer and Rem brass. Biggest improvements came from adding a strut and some trigger work.

July 1, 2010, 01:02 AM	#7
baltz526 Member Join Date: April 10, 2010 Location: lapine oregon Posts: 66	the two bullets i get best accuracy with are the 64gr winchester power point and the 70gr speer semi pointed.

October 8, 2010, 07:28 AM	#8
paknheat Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 383	I recently acquired a new Mini-14 all weather. I would like to use the 60 gn nosler part. bullet. What is the cleanest burning powder for this rifle? Also which one would allow for 3000 fps out of its 18'' bbll?