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New Ruger in Hand(Massad Ayoob)
backwoodshome ^ | 11 June, 2009 | Massad Ayoob

Posted on 06/19/2009 4:30:52 AM PDT by marktwain

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To: Spktyr

Sounds like the Mini-14 is finally what it should have been all along. Well done Ruger!


21 posted on 06/19/2009 5:20:11 AM PDT by GBA
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To: GBA

Yeah, it only took them, what, forty years and one huge sellout of all gun owners to do it!


22 posted on 06/19/2009 5:21:01 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

I was commenting on the fact they fire every time.


23 posted on 06/19/2009 5:24:24 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: Shooter 2.5

Thanks, but I’ll keep my trust in the M-1 Garand. It too will fire every time, in all conditions AND what you hit, stays dead. Just ask anyone who has ever fired one, combat or range.


24 posted on 06/19/2009 5:27:06 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners.)
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To: Shooter 2.5

I classify the Mini-14 a carbine. It will hit a dog size target at 100 yards. Definitely not a sniper qualtiy carbine. Especially if you use high capacity mags. Barrel tends to heat up and flex.


25 posted on 06/19/2009 5:27:11 AM PDT by Fee (Peace, prosperity, jobs and common sense)
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To: Shooter 2.5
Just FYI, here is a USA-made unit complete with all the modernizations - Picatinny rail on top, Magpul PRS stock, freefloat handguards over a 21" bull barrel, etc, etc. It's not mine, but it's an example of what you can get these days:

I'm going to model my 'new' FAL after that guy's FAL - most of those accessories are bolt on. :D

26 posted on 06/19/2009 5:27:17 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Shooter 2.5
It would help if I could successfully add the picture. :P


27 posted on 06/19/2009 5:28:11 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: NTHockey

One problem - BANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGclackPIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!


28 posted on 06/19/2009 5:29:14 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Fee

The barrel whips under rapid fire of even 5 and 10 round mags. High-caps have little or nothing to do with it.


29 posted on 06/19/2009 5:30:20 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: marktwain

How long until they issue a recall as they did with the LCP and SR9?


30 posted on 06/19/2009 5:35:15 AM PDT by edpc (01010111 01010100 01000110 00111111)
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To: Spktyr

The Free World’s Right Arm, as it has been called. I sure do like mine. It’s an Austrian StG 58 built on a DSA receiver.

Learn to use that sling. My last Appleseed taught me a whole new perspective on loop slings and hasty slings.


31 posted on 06/19/2009 5:37:12 AM PDT by Noumenon (As long as I have a rifle, I STILL have a vote...)
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To: Noumenon

That’s not my rifle. I’m just starting to build up my L1A1 variant and right now it doesn’t have a sling mounted.


32 posted on 06/19/2009 5:39:03 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: NTHockey

Now and then there comes along Mi’s and 1911’s and
BMG’s that are hard to replace.
barbra ann


33 posted on 06/19/2009 5:47:07 AM PDT by barb-tex (He will simply soak the filthy rich and help the common man.)
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To: barb-tex

Wait till I tell my wife I “need” another rifle!


34 posted on 06/19/2009 5:55:36 AM PDT by Mouton
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To: NTHockey

Now and then there comes along Mi’s and 1911’s and
BMG’s that are hard to replace.
barbra ann


35 posted on 06/19/2009 5:56:45 AM PDT by barb-tex (He will simply soak the filthy rich and help the common man.)
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To: Shooter 2.5
After 24 years and only about 2k rounds, mine will now shoot MOA. Out of the box, it started out at 2" @100yrds. I knew right off to never heat it up and not to abuse the bore with excessive scrub'n. The break in period took about six years & 1k rounds. I now have confidence that it will always put a round behind the ear of a pig @200yrd if I use a good rest. Beyond that, the energy drops. As a result of the energy drop, we now have a three legged ‘yote running around the ranch that I knocked down @325 yrds but he didn't want to stay down.

I do note that my M1A tends to make them stay down.

36 posted on 06/19/2009 6:22:20 AM PDT by Deaf Smith (I spent all my money on women & booze, the other rest I just plain blew.)
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To: shooter223

Damn! The price is an issue!


37 posted on 06/19/2009 6:27:48 AM PDT by Redleg Duke ("Sarah Palin...Unleashing the Fury of the Castrated Left!")
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To: Spktyr

You’ll want that sling. Just a simple canvas one with a quick-detach front. the reason for which you will discover if you haven’t already.


38 posted on 06/19/2009 10:00:48 AM PDT by Noumenon (As long as I have a rifle, I STILL have a vote...)
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To: Spktyr

Hard to beat a FNFAL! I used to have one, and I loved it.

I recently purchased a PTR91. It too seems to be a great battle rifle. It was awesome to see a brand new pristine HK91 type rifle, with all new American made parts. I almost hated to shoot it, until after I fired the first round. :p


39 posted on 06/19/2009 11:06:18 AM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: marktwain

I want one bad, but not bad enough to spend $1995 for it when I can get a nice colt post ban police carbine for about a grand that has plenty of good features.


40 posted on 06/19/2009 11:08:23 AM PDT by Armedanddangerous ( I think you're so full of inconsolable rage you don't care who you hurt)
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