As noted in a prior post, I prefer the Savage 12FV in .223 with a good B&W Elite 10X scope on top. 10 rounds through a single hole at 100 yards is effortless. The 12VLP in Ruger 204 is even better.
that's after accuracy work has been done on a mini 14. And usually so much is replaced that there is very little "mini 14" actually left.
And after their accuracy work has been done, you're spending more on a min-15 than you would for a good ar15.