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The Ruger Mink 14
#8030947
12/25/23 07:06 PM
12/25/23 07:06 PM
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Amite county Mississippi
Wolfdog91
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So was just thinking of a little incident I had a while back when I was like 15 involing my dad's Ruger mini14 and how ...well long story short it needs a new scope mounting deal  long back I just realized he probably hasn't fired the dang thing in close to 10yrs  so what's eveyones favorite scope mouth for the mini 14.
YouTube expert "The bird of Hermes is my name , eating my wings to keep me tame"
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/25/23 08:00 PM
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western mn
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Can imagine spending a dime on one.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/25/23 08:02 PM
12/25/23 08:02 PM
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Oleo Acres
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I'm just using Ruger rings , thinking about a Hannibal rail and prism scope next. They ain't benchrest rifles , but they ain't as bad as most let on. Mine keeps Federal blue box inside 2" for 5 shot group.
Last edited by Oleo Acres; 12/25/23 08:04 PM. Reason: add more info.
Otters everywhere ya look
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: bearcat2]
#8031004
12/25/23 08:20 PM
12/25/23 08:20 PM
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They make some very accurate new ones. Of course the new ones don't need a special scope mount. I have an old one and not the ranch model. It is more accurate than a lot of them, it will shot 2-2.5 MOA but... it strings them up and down as the barrel heats, if you wait 10-15 minutes between shots it will group right around 1 MOA. I put a scout scope on it. Ordered an aluminum mount that is almost like a barrel shroud with a rail on top years ago and mounted the scout scope to it. I don't recall the brand but know I ordered from Midway. It is high enough you can use the open sights under it. You made my point perfectly. 2-2.5 and if your waiting so long between shots I can put accurate fire rates much faster with a single shot
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
#8031018
12/25/23 08:37 PM
12/25/23 08:37 PM
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Green County Wisconsin
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what series ? I had a series 181 and the B square was the best I could come up with
if you have a series 185 or later that is a major game changer
America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/25/23 08:49 PM
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I have shot a couple of them and IMHO they make great truck guns to knock a song dog over at 100 yards or so with open sights. But to put a scope on one the scope only saves as a " disappointment magnifier " Most budget AR 13's will outshoot the older Mini's ... not had a go with a newer one though.
Let's go Brandon
"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/25/23 09:03 PM
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Bought a new mini 14 years ago the Ranch type shot poorly sent it back to Ruger got it back and it still shoots like a dream. Go to buy one now they are not cheap. It had the lugs on top of the receiver I just Loctite everything to keep the mounts from coming loose.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/23 02:11 AM
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I wanted one for 40 years ! I got a new one last year and will never be without one . Killed gophers all last summer. I piddled with it to de gas it with smaller orifice in bushing and tamed the brass from flying 30 feet down to 8 feet . Trigger is still lousy,not a long range rifle BUT it does have DROP at the comb and feels way better than carrying a handyman jack (AR 15 ) It is the only semi auto that is lefty friendly that I have ever used ! Factory rings .
You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/23 01:19 PM
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Mine has the factory Ruger mounts. It spent eight months in Colorado after I bought it. Full custom job. Perfect trigger job, match air gauge barrel, bedded action and a long list of other improvements. Shoots 1/2" groups at 100 yards. Deadly calling rifle! Roy
Vietnam 1970 & 1971, Delta 3/506 101st ABN 11B, Light Weapons Infantry
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Law Dog]
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12/26/23 01:27 PM
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Amite county Mississippi
Wolfdog91
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Factory Ranch mounts the earlier models did a side mount I believe. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/12/full-18408-201571-img_3459.jpeg) Yeah that's the kinda he's running though now , borrowed it a long time ago and one of the mount bolts came out. I "fixed * it but looking back I doubt that thing can hold zero. That being said I think he's put 20rd though it the whole 15 odd years he's had it soooo yea
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
#8031514
12/26/23 02:10 PM
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If you send me the other bolt, I can make you a copy of it that will fit better than your " fix"
Let's go Brandon
"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
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Re: The Ruger Mink 14
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/26/23 02:49 PM
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I’ll be packing mine soon to check cat sets lots of yote opportunities on the drive and back. Just a good truck rig rifle if you get one that shoots straight.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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