found me a mini 14,,,what can you tell me about it?

k511 · March 2, 2013, 05:06 PM

found a mini 14 the other day, got it at a great price....i dont know much if anything about the platform...has decent wood, underfolding stock, quick detach scope mount with a weaver scope....185 series... heres a couple pics

Nine the Ranger · March 2, 2013, 05:52 PM

It's a good platform when you keep in mind what it's for.

That set up seems good for a truck gun given the folding stock, but the older Minis are infamous for being inaccurate after a string of shots.

k511 · March 2, 2013, 06:20 PM

good to know...put 30 rounds down range off the back porch last night (about 120 yards) wasnt really taking my time for accuracy, but all 30 rounds hit my old 20lb propane tank

ill have to go throw a couple hundred down range tomorrow and see how she does....may just flip it, if i cant find its nitch...already have some ARs, AK, siaga, and some long range customs

shootniron · March 2, 2013, 06:27 PM

I believe I would keep it even if there really wasn't a need as this is not a real common Mini. JMO

k511 · March 2, 2013, 07:09 PM

whats uncommon about it?

shootniron · March 2, 2013, 07:12 PM

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whats uncommon about it?

In my area, there are not a lot of the folders around...that may not be the case everywhere.IDK

hodaka · March 2, 2013, 07:54 PM

I believe that is a factory folding stock. You don't see many of those. I would can the scope though and have a great truck gun.

FALshootist · March 2, 2013, 08:27 PM

I thought the factory Ruger folding stocks were side folders like the AC556.

**4V50 Gary** · March 2, 2013, 09:06 PM

That isn't a Ruger factory folder. I've seen similar folders come out of Federal Ordnance, a private firm in California.

oldsoonershooter · March 2, 2013, 10:10 PM

Its not a factory folder. I have one and it folds to the right side. Althouigh that wood does look nice. Did the seller also include the original full stock?
Enjoy the gun, they are fun to shoot from the hip.

KO3422 · March 2, 2013, 11:22 PM

That's a nice looking Mini14. Welcome to the club.

bfoosh006 · March 3, 2013, 12:36 AM

Found the stock...http://www.gunauction.com/buy/886761...k-auto-ord-nib

k511 · March 3, 2013, 01:02 AM

didnt get the full stock with it....just the rifle and 3 30 round mags,,,just couldnt beat the price

stu925 · March 3, 2013, 02:03 PM

As stated it's not a factory folder but I've heard good things about those folding stocks. I would keep it personally even if it's not a factory folder. What did the rifle end up costing you?

Stu

dalegribble · March 3, 2013, 02:17 PM

very nice but i would put a red dot or reflex sight on it.

k511 · March 3, 2013, 02:49 PM

have a couple red dots and a reflex i may try out on it...but plan on going open sight...Stu925, very nice older woman that im doing some remodel work for wouldnt take more than a hundred bucks for it...going to knock a couple hundred extra off my bill for her though

Lakota · March 3, 2013, 03:02 PM

I put acu- struts on mine and it took away the stringers.
Nice gun I would keep it. All Mini 14 are way up therein price now.

Lakota · March 3, 2013, 03:47 PM

Picture of mine with Stut

selector67 · March 3, 2013, 07:16 PM

k511 · March 3, 2013, 07:23 PM

Lakota, could you give me a little more info on the strut, coast, and install process?

firme67 · March 3, 2013, 11:35 PM

selector67: what series is your mini and what kind of scope and scope mount do you have on there?

Lakota · March 4, 2013, 06:28 AM

k511

Google Accu-strut it will give you all the info. I think the strut was less than 100$ and very easy to install. Just give the mod. Mini and they will tell you what one you require.You can install it in about 15 min. just follow the instructions and you will have no problems. Where they tell you to use the blue loctite that they supply do it. I love mine and I still want to put a bipod on mine. Good luck and good shooting.

I'vebeenduped · March 4, 2013, 11:10 AM

I recommend this for all mini owners. It really helps keep the barrel cool and eliminates stringers as well. I also like that it gives me more space to mount scopes, lights, etc...

http://www.amegaranges.com/

I'vebeenduped · March 4, 2013, 02:53 PM

Selector67

I like the 40 round magazine. I have one that feeds flawlessly! What system are you using to mount your scope and what is that in the middle of the exposed portion of you barrel? Is that the front site?

johnwilliamson062 · March 4, 2013, 03:41 PM

The stock is worth almost as much as the rest of the gun it seems.

March 2, 2013, 05:06 PM	#1
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	found me a mini 14,,,what can you tell me about it? found a mini 14 the other day, got it at a great price....i dont know much if anything about the platform...has decent wood, underfolding stock, quick detach scope mount with a weaver scope....185 series... heres a couple pics

March 2, 2013, 05:52 PM	#2
Nine the Ranger Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 248	It's a good platform when you keep in mind what it's for. That set up seems good for a truck gun given the folding stock, but the older Minis are infamous for being inaccurate after a string of shots. __________________ 'A Vote is like a Rifle; It's usefulness depends upon the character of the User.'-Theodore Roosevelt

March 2, 2013, 09:06 PM	#9
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	That isn't a Ruger factory folder. I've seen similar folders come out of Federal Ordnance, a private firm in California. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 2, 2013, 10:10 PM	#10
oldsoonershooter Member Join Date: October 22, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 41	Its not a factory folder. I have one and it folds to the right side. Althouigh that wood does look nice. Did the seller also include the original full stock? Enjoy the gun, they are fun to shoot from the hip. __________________ Life member NRA

March 3, 2013, 02:17 PM	#15
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 861	very nice but i would put a red dot or reflex sight on it. __________________ Waltzes with woofs

March 2, 2013, 06:20 PM	#3
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	good to know...put 30 rounds down range off the back porch last night (about 120 yards) wasnt really taking my time for accuracy, but all 30 rounds hit my old 20lb propane tank ill have to go throw a couple hundred down range tomorrow and see how she does....may just flip it, if i cant find its nitch...already have some ARs, AK, siaga, and some long range customs

March 2, 2013, 06:27 PM	#4
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	I believe I would keep it even if there really wasn't a need as this is not a real common Mini. JMO

March 2, 2013, 07:09 PM	#5
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	whats uncommon about it?

March 2, 2013, 07:54 PM	#7
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	I believe that is a factory folding stock. You don't see many of those. I would can the scope though and have a great truck gun.

March 2, 2013, 08:27 PM	#8
FALshootist Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2002 Posts: 589	I thought the factory Ruger folding stocks were side folders like the AC556.

March 2, 2013, 11:22 PM	#11
KO3422 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2011 Posts: 124	That's a nice looking Mini14. Welcome to the club.

March 3, 2013, 12:36 AM	#12
bfoosh006 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 1,089	Found the stock...http://www.gunauction.com/buy/886761...k-auto-ord-nib

March 3, 2013, 01:02 AM	#13
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	didnt get the full stock with it....just the rifle and 3 30 round mags,,,just couldnt beat the price

March 3, 2013, 02:03 PM	#14
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 953	As stated it's not a factory folder but I've heard good things about those folding stocks. I would keep it personally even if it's not a factory folder. What did the rifle end up costing you? Stu

March 3, 2013, 02:49 PM	#16
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	have a couple red dots and a reflex i may try out on it...but plan on going open sight...Stu925, very nice older woman that im doing some remodel work for wouldnt take more than a hundred bucks for it...going to knock a couple hundred extra off my bill for her though

March 3, 2013, 03:02 PM	#17
Lakota Member Join Date: March 14, 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 58	I put acu- struts on mine and it took away the stringers. Nice gun I would keep it. All Mini 14 are way up therein price now. Last edited by Lakota; March 3, 2013 at 03:03 PM. Reason: mistake

March 3, 2013, 03:47 PM	#18
Lakota Member Join Date: March 14, 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 58	Picture of mine with Stut

March 3, 2013, 07:16 PM	#19
selector67 Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Posts: 24	Here is mine

March 3, 2013, 07:23 PM	#20
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	Lakota, could you give me a little more info on the strut, coast, and install process?

March 3, 2013, 11:35 PM	#21
firme67 Member Join Date: October 29, 2009 Posts: 39	selector67: what series is your mini and what kind of scope and scope mount do you have on there?

March 4, 2013, 06:28 AM	#22
Lakota Member Join Date: March 14, 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 58	k511 Google Accu-strut it will give you all the info. I think the strut was less than 100$ and very easy to install. Just give the mod. Mini and they will tell you what one you require.You can install it in about 15 min. just follow the instructions and you will have no problems. Where they tell you to use the blue loctite that they supply do it. I love mine and I still want to put a bipod on mine. Good luck and good shooting. Last edited by Lakota; March 4, 2013 at 09:38 AM. Reason: error

March 4, 2013, 11:10 AM	#23
I'vebeenduped Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 202	I recommend this for all mini owners. It really helps keep the barrel cool and eliminates stringers as well. I also like that it gives me more space to mount scopes, lights, etc... http://www.amegaranges.com/ __________________ The natural state of man, the way G‑d created us, is to be happy. Look at children and you will see

March 4, 2013, 02:53 PM	#24
I'vebeenduped Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 202	Selector67 I like the 40 round magazine. I have one that feeds flawlessly! What system are you using to mount your scope and what is that in the middle of the exposed portion of you barrel? Is that the front site? __________________ The natural state of man, the way G‑d created us, is to be happy. Look at children and you will see

March 4, 2013, 03:41 PM	#25
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	The stock is worth almost as much as the rest of the gun it seems.