Ruger Mini 14

I'd Rather an AR-15...

but if you have a ClassIII and got the select fire version, then I'd say you made a fun choice...

Killed my first 3 deer with one

They're nice guns and I have owned one in the past. It's one that I don't miss having though. I prefer the AR. And you don't know what you're talking about when you say you have to clean and maintain the AR. You will in all likelihood never abuse a gun enough that would cause it to FTF. If you do the mini would do the same since they are both gas operated.

bbvdd I admit, I speak in ignorance. Went with cheap, retro and reliable.
This is a good review
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With open sights, he hits almost everything

You made an excellent choice. Mini-14 or AR, you can't go wrong with either.

I've just heard they are not that accurate. AR is way more better

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If you do the mini would do the same since they are both gas operated.

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Except that the Mini 14 is gas piston versus direct gas impingement. It runs a lot cleaner.

But both are fantastic rifles and I'm sure you'll be happy either way. Whatever you shoot won't be able to tell the difference anyway.

I have a Mini-14, love it. Its a tack-driver. When you pull the trigger, it goes bang.

I also have a Spikes Tactical and the good old Colt semi-automatic.

All are very fine weapons.

The thing I like about the Mini is that its not one of those eee'ville looking 'AR' semi-automatics.

In the event of a SHTF scenario, it is less likely to catch the eyes of any LEOs.

You did well with the purchase of your Mini-14.

Enjoy.

I have a model 580 stainless Mini 14 and I love it. The late model's barrels were redesigned and are a lot more accurate than the earlier versions. I like the open sights.

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Got it for shooting beavers and when SHTF. How bad a decision was it??

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10 years ago it would have been a bad decision. Same would be the case if you bought a used one made before 2004-2006. The Mini-14's of that era have a well-deserved reputation for lousy accuracy.

But in the 2005-2006 time frame, Ruger re-tooled their production facilities to improve the accuracy of the Mini-14. The ones built prior to the re-tooling, and those built after, have little in common when it comes to accuracy.