Just remember to use bullets which weigh 55 grains or less. (the Mini-14 doesn't have the same barrel twist as the AR, so it doesn't stabilize the 62 grain bullets properly.) I actually recommend the Mini for folks who don't have 1500 bucks laying around for a rifle. You can buy 4 Minis for the price of a single AR and that's a bargain in my book.
Regards.
L