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8 Reasons why Mini-14 is Better than the AR15
Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/23/2018 | J Hines

Posted on 02/23/2018 5:13:57 AM PST by w1n1

Discussions can go on almost forever with the die hard AR’s and Mini-14 folks. For the Mini-14 fans here are 8 reasons why its better than the AR15.

  1. has a Low Profile – looks more like a hunting rifle a subtle looking
  2. Stock Trigger – outstanding trigger on the newer version (580 series) 5.5 to 6 lbs crisp pull
  3. Maneuerability – The length is shorter than the AR another to note is the recoil forward of the stock – you can now make the length mini-14 shorter.
  4. Longer Sight Radius – Rear sights same location but at the front the mini-14 sight is further out.
  5. Piston Operation – Fixed gast piston is a cleaner gas system, plus less blowback if using a suppressor
  6. Accuracy – Ruger has come up with a revised gas system that is less turbulant and fewer vibration helps the gun more accurate.
  7. Cold Hammer Forged Barrel – gives you greater durability and longer barrel life.
  8. All Stainless– complete rifle
Read (and video) the rest of this discussions on AR15 vs Mini-14 here. What do you all think?


TOPICS: Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: ar15; mini14
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To: BuffaloJack

It’s too bad about the canoe accident last year.


21 posted on 02/23/2018 5:56:49 AM PST by BuffaloJack (Chivalry is not dead. It is a warriors code amd only practiced by warriors.)
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To: JudgemAll

Not disputing you, I just have never heard of anyone say SA are traitors. Can you provide details for those of us who are uninformed?


22 posted on 02/23/2018 6:00:00 AM PST by taxcontrol (Stupid should hurt)
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To: w1n1

Great thread and discussion. While I am sure that many posters will argue for the virtues of both the Mini 14 and the AR 15, that is both good and proper. I saw a picture of a survival backpack that incorporates a ranch rifle. Neat piece of kit. I’ll see if I can post it.


23 posted on 02/23/2018 6:07:21 AM PST by SkyPilot ("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
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To: Wyrd bið ful aræd
No AR15 has a cold hammer forged barrel? ???

There is a greater variety of barrels and receivers for the AR than the Mini14. There are a bunch of aftermarket target/match barrels that have exceptional performance. The AR is more accurate than the Mini14 also. It boils down to personal preference I think

24 posted on 02/23/2018 6:09:32 AM PST by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: Flathead Catfisherman
He was comparing it to the mini-30 which is 7.62x39.

There are 7.62x39 uppers for ARs also. The reloading handbook said not to expect 2.5 inch accuracy for it. M1A match is probably the most accurate but personal preference seems to rule here.

25 posted on 02/23/2018 6:17:18 AM PST by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: w1n1
The Mini-14 was Hannibal's favorite rifle on The A Team.


26 posted on 02/23/2018 6:23:49 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Sirius Lee

Precision shooter humor :)


27 posted on 02/23/2018 6:29:53 AM PST by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them)
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To: w1n1
looks more like a hunting rifle a

I'll admit to not knowing much about guns, but I thought part of the attraction of the AR-15 is that it looks like a bad-ass weapon.

28 posted on 02/23/2018 6:39:27 AM PST by libertylover (Kurt Schlicter: "They wonder why they got Trump. They are why they got Trump")
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To: Cboldt

Tape it up backwards. Shoot a few. Take it down and read it.


29 posted on 02/23/2018 6:43:45 AM PST by Darteaus94025 (Can't have a Liberal without a Lie)
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To: w1n1

I’m really surprised to see the Mini-14 love in this forum now !

about 10 years ago such a post would almost be zotted !

Here is my 2 cents:

Barrel deformity. You may have a crummy barrel on your Mini-14.
The looks of it are less “scary” which is great for capitulating with the government, the liberals and being a good little boy for the state. You don’t want to offend your master and overlord, do you ?
Longer sight radius ? Yeah great for the 20th round of that thing where the barrel is so hot and off-true that you understand why people put sub-$120 scopes on their Minis.
Sturm and Ruger were SOooooooo helpful to the US citizens during their lives... what with protecting us from evil 10+ round magazines, pistol grips and guns NOT marked “For Law Enforcement Only”.. (Feh.. for that reason alone I don’t do Ruger)
Their P80,85,90 and 95 were such great guns. So great in fact they had to be as large as a VCR to contain all the greatness. And Jamming is just god’s way of telling you to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Same for the MarkIII target pistol - A pistol that accepts totally different ammo everytime you take it apart to clean it. That spring on the back strap sets differently EVERYTIME and this time it may require thunderbolt remingtons, next time it may require Hornets. You know, god’s way of telling you to mix it up a bit.

I own a few Rugers - Because I do like them. Their quirks and all. I have a Mini14 that I learned on, and I’m pretty good with. But even after my own resistance to the AR15 I’m now on board.

Ruger makes a fine pistol, but when measured against the S&W and other brands, you’ll find that the price cleanly reflects the quality. My daily carry revolver is actually an SP101.

So you see, while I’m not a dingus on the topic, I must point out that Ruger isn’t that great of a company and they don’t make that great of a product. They are right where they need to be in price point - but so is Charter Arms and Hi-Point.


30 posted on 02/23/2018 6:48:24 AM PST by Celerity
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To: Darteaus94025

That won’t work. The target isn’t “up/down” (or left/right) symmetrical. What’s needed is a mirror image, put the target up “face away” and it would work.


31 posted on 02/23/2018 6:49:48 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: Darteaus94025
That won't work. The target isn't "up/down" (or left/right) symmetrical. What's needed is a mirror image, put the target up "face away" and it would work.

Oops - just realized that I read "backwards" and substituted "upside down." Mea culpa!

32 posted on 02/23/2018 6:52:09 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: exnavy

“Ruger makes very high quality products. Much better choice than a AR.”

Ruger makes the SR-556, and AR platform rifle.


33 posted on 02/23/2018 7:14:32 AM PST by Do_Tar (To my NSA handler: Only kidding.)
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To: w1n1

I’ll attack the easiest ones:

Stock Trigger – Meh. I can get DOZENS of aftermarket triggers that are match-quality. That term has never been used with the Mini-14 and just try to get a trigger lightened and shortened. No comparison at all here.

Longer Sight Radius – That’s nice. Almost any “A3” AR receiver can reliably take THOUSANDS of different optics in hundreds of different mounting configurations. The Mini-14 Ranch rifle can barely hold zero with it’s shitty bases.

Accuracy – The nerve of the author to even try this argument. The Mini-14 has never been and never will be on par with AR accuracy in any way.

All Stainless– When the AR is mostly plastic and aluminium, a heavier stainless rifle just doesn’t hold that much allure.


34 posted on 02/23/2018 7:14:42 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: exnavy

And yet, NOBODY is choosing it.
Why is that?


35 posted on 02/23/2018 7:15:05 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: Yo-Yo

FIVE seasons and what was their body-count?

I rest my case.


36 posted on 02/23/2018 7:17:08 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: w1n1

During the recent and numerous muslim uprisings in France I noted many French Police carrying the Mini-14.


37 posted on 02/23/2018 7:18:47 AM PST by donozark (Restraining orders are just another way of saying I love you.)
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To: w1n1

What the article lists might be favorable features of the Mini-14, but none of which makes it superior to the AR.


38 posted on 02/23/2018 7:18:49 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: libertylover

The AR 15 is light and easy to service. Also, because there are millions of them, there are more after market parts. There literally dozens of AR15 Manufacturers. Ruger makes the Mini-14 and -30.


39 posted on 02/23/2018 7:19:33 AM PST by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: w1n1

The author is trying to get laughed at. No professional would agree with him.


40 posted on 02/23/2018 7:21:31 AM PST by AAABEST
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