[LouAvul]

The mini 14 and the mini 30 Rugers were cursed with poor accuracy because of the barrel design. I've owned both, and minute of pie plate was about the best I got.

But with the Tactical line, the barrel has been redesigned and gives, so I've read, MOA accuracy. If I were gifting a Ruger mini, it would be the Tactical series. Much better potential.

However, currently, ARs can be had for bargain prices. I've seen the Ruger AR556 for as low as $460 locally. I paid $630 for mine, and that was a good price at that time.

[redcatcherb412]

But with the Tactical line, the barrel has been redesigned and gives, so I’ve read, MOA accuracy. If I were gifting a Ruger mini, it would be the Tactical series. Much better potential.

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Totally agree. This old infantryman that used both the m14 and m16 in 67-68 loved the m14 and used but cussed the m16 at times. The Mini-30 7.62x39 Tactical looks, feels, fires like the classic old m14, and it is a tack driver. You just can’t beat the venerable Garand action and peep sight. I fire only brass case, no steel and have never had fouling or a jam.

[Big Red Badger]

460 for a RUGER AR!!!??

What part of the Free World
Can That price be had?