[Shooter 2.5]

The Mini's would have to be adapted to solve the drifting point of aim.

When a Mini heats up, the point of aim changes drastically. It was a reason a lot of people call it an expensive plinker.

Actually, it has two problems. The designer used those 10-32 screws to hold the gas block. They are factory set but an unknowing person can tighten the screws so far as to choke the barrel. That leads to the legendary problem of a Mini having an eight inch group at 50 yards.

I have seen people who love the Mini, stand and blast away at cans with a full 30 round magazine and they think the world of Bill's little gun. The other group tried to bench rest their Mini with a ten round magazine and they can't wait to sell it at the next gunshow.

I still own mine and after working on and off for two years to solve the problem, I still haven't given up.

[Centurion2000]

The other problem on the mini is that the last few inches of the barrel are actually .227 instead of remaining uniform. Really throws accuracy off.

[LibKill]

Part of the problem with the Mini-14 is the rear sight. I bought one with an after-market plastic stock. The rear sight rattled and I got 4-5" groups off the bench at 100 yards.

I had it replaced with a precision micrometer sight (I forget the brand right now) and it now groups 2-3".

It's not a sniper rifle, but it is rugged and reliable.