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I know right but the only real problem with it is you can't really get a brand new one for under $800 I've seen them go for rare occasions 699 but it's always a synthetic stock version, I want one that has the wooden stock and they're always $799, last two AR-15s I've built where about $380 bucks total cost each.
@@abcdaw22 Bro what? Overpriced? The Ruger Security 9 is an excellent pistol and is under 300 dollars. Give me a single example of a Ruger firearm that is overpriced garbage.
I live in California and would buy one of these any day over an AR15. Having to break the gun open to reload, or removing features makes zero sense if this gun is legal out of the box. It does everything an AR can do, it just doesn’t look like an “assault rifle”.
I live in Cali. My Mini has a scope and a red dot (offset). And a Mo-Reaper. I'm shooting 3MOA at 300 yds and hitting plates at 500 yds. Love this gun. Bought it just in time.
J H: You're so right. But we've got to keep that a word-of-mouth secret because if the anti-gun cockroaches find out they will start a ban on this great rifle.
I still have my Mini 14 from 78. Still shoots like a dream even after all these years and thousands and thousands of rounds. Love it ! It is my go to rifle from pest control and plinking to home defense.
I purchased my first Mini14 ranch rifle in 1985. I still have it and have put thousands of rounds through it . It has been reliable and lots of fun. I decided to purchase a new model a couple of years ago and give my original to my son. I have an AR as well but there is something about a Mini that keeps me coming back. Thanks for the video!
Very capable firearm. Bill Ruger knew what he was doing. Thanks for the great video. Just reinforces what most everyone already knows. The MINI-14 is awesome, especially when you need it.
That's the great thing about a wood stock, you can always shorten the length of pull by cutting a little off the stock, then sanding, and refinishing it. I LOVE Mini 14's!!!
Despite my trying to talk him out of it, my brother-in-law bought the Mini 14 Tactical over an AR-15. I have to say that I like the thing. Inside of 200 yards there really is no downside. And let’s be honest, 5.56x45mm is a 200 yards round if you wanna consistently drop something the size of a human or a whitetail (I can already hear the keys clicking to rebut this well established assertion). Thanks for the video!
I've heard many stories from the Marines I work with. Sometimes it drops a gihadi dead in his tracks at long range distances over 300 meters. They also have shot or seen them be shot over 15 times with 50 yards and still keep running. They suspected they were on some type of drug because normally a person isn't going to take 15 shots or more from a 556 and keep going.
ehhh run those 75gr or 77gr BTHP or TMK pills and youll still have 500+ftlbs of energy at 300 yrds in a 16" barrel. Theyre expensive but great. It also explains Richards comment. most soldiers shooting under 200m are using 62gr or 55gr ammo and its not as effective. The guys landing hits are typically using Mk12's if theyre connecting at 3-400yrds with the heavier BTHP or SMk. Kris Kyle rarely used 556 but when he did it was a Black hills 77gr. He recomended 556 if using 64gr or heavier loadings.
I hear you. Don’t shoot me with anything but if I’m relying on something to save my bacon it’s gonna have more punch than 5.56. My AR is in 6.5G. 6.5G in an AR is superior to 5.56 in every regard except a small decrease in magazine capacity.
@@Richard-wz9uh its better ballistically but marginally. 556 makes you very dead and wound channels are extremely similar with good ammo. But fuck grendel ammo is expensive. Would be considerably better off buyig 308 for that price.
From California but been in Iowa for 18 years now. Thanks for the great info, been watching for some time now and have gained an abundant amount of knowledge.
Owned an Mini 14 180 series since 1974. Never had an issue with the safety or negligent discharge. Never did in the Army with the M21 either. Nothing wrong with it just different for the younger people.
A couple of points from an old guy. The first 'big-bore' rifle I ever fired was back in '63 and it was Garand. The first service rifle I carried was a M-14. I was trained not to take the safety off until I was ready to shoot - and then it was flick the finger forward to take it off safe, then back to fire. Simple, fast and effective - no extraneous motions to work a thumb safety. As for a cross-bolt, lol. Ask the guys who've used an old style M-1 carbine about how many times they've dumped their mag intending to take off the safety. Admittedly not an issue on the Mini-14 (or later issue carbines for that matter). As for accuracy, a little bit of bedding compound around the action of my Mini-14 and it actually shoots better groups (about 1.2 MOA) than my HBAR AR-15.
I always liked the mini-14 & M1 carbine. I found that with the safety when you get used to it i could disengage it with my finger from the side of the guard without putting my finger in the trigger guard but that’s just me. They have that regular rifle feel & like you said it doesn’t look scary! Thanks for making great content & making fun videos. Keep up the good work man
Great video. I grew up shooting M1s and the Mini. While not as accurate as many ARs, they’re reliable and plenty accurate to do the job. And a hell of a lot of fun.
My 1987 model shoots sub 2 moa at a hundred with 75 or 69 grain bullets. Reminds me of how my m14 shot in service rifle before they changed to the matel toy AR
I replaced the rear sight with a Tech sight and haven't looked back. I love my Mini 14. Love the giant muzzle blast, love the fact it chucks brass 30', and really like the "cha-chunk" when releasing the bolt
"I dont see why 3-moa wouldnt be effective" Thaaank you! Exactly. Trying to drive nails at 600 yards is great fun when you're fuckin off but for any realistic usage 3-moa is more than adequate. Besides, even if it were more accurate how many users could realistically squeeze that max potential out of it anyway?
Not to mention just like an AR platform rifle, if you upgrade your Mini 14 barrel to something like 20, 22' or even 24' and go with a heavy match grade barrel you can get literally sub 1 moa at 100 yards. Just like any gun the Mini can be upgraded and made to perform better through those said upgrades.
I love the mini-14. You are right the practical accuracy is good enough. I think that the mini-14 is perfect for what it was designed to be and it wasn't designed to be a match rifle. Thank you 👍
Amega makes an excellent scout rail that replaces the dust cover/ heat shield on the mini-14. It's an absolute game-changer as far as modularity. A couple other companies make attachments for side mounts as well.
Hey Honest! I'm also a fan of both the M1 Carbine and the Garand. That Mini 14 is a nice little rifle that has that cool "throw back" factor going for it, especially with the wood stock. I'm totally with you on the safety placement. It could have been executed better, but overall it's a nice rifle along with Ruger's reliability and support. 😎👍🏻🇺🇸💥
I have both an M1A and a Garand and I have never had any issues with using their safeties. Nor have I seen anyone else have any issues with this style of safety. This includes at Garand and High Power matches. To me it is a training issue and after over 25 years of shooting these guns I have never had an issue but I have a lot of practice turning them, off and on. Now I do have slim fingers for my size so that may help me in that. But generally I do not take off the safety unless I am already pointing at a target and am getting ready to shoot. Other times if I am not actively shooting the gun I tend to just clear the gun and lock the bolt back. Always like the Mini14. I wanted one so bad back in the early 80s but I never got around to getting one. Instead I saved up and bought my Garand. Nice video, take care.
The original M14 battle rifle was used briefly by the US military during the Vietnam war but the gun proved to be inaccurate and unwieldy in the heat and humidity of the region so the M16 was later adopted.
@@markfrank5937 I've heard that the inaccuracy complaints largely stem from barrel overheat, and that they thickened the barrel in recent years to address this. i would buy this firearm, but am on a limited budget. I've already bought a shotgun and Ruger PC 9mm carbine recently, wife will kill me if I splurge much more.
I always loved my Mini-30 in 7.62 x 39. The rifle, as you say, has perfectly acceptable real-world accuracy and it’s a lot of fun to shoot. Been thinking lately about picking up a Mini-14. 😉
Used one for decades and still love it! Very underappreciated rifle. ❤️ I don't like the butt pad on the new ranch rifles - it does add length and the rubber catches your clothing when shouldering. Old stocks used to have a steel or plastic strap inset into the wood, and it was perfect!
I have owned 2, first one i bought back in 1978, had to sell due to money issues. Bought my second one, still own it, back in 1996. Have modified it, love it. Yes, i do have AR-15's also.
I bought a Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle back in '99, it was my Y2K "Assault Rifle". They were making them with thinner barrels back then. I changed out the wood stock for a Hogue Over molded synthetic stock so now it's a black rifle! I also put a 3X9 variably powered scope on it using the supplied scope rings. It may not be the most accurate, but it is utterly reliable with the M1 Garand type action. I never had a FTF, jam, stovepipe or misfire with it. Mine only shoots .223 Remington rounds which is what's printed on the receiver, not sure it could shoot 5.56. I'm very happy with it and would never sell it.
I bought mine brand new in 1981, when they were very hard to come by, and paid a lot for it. It has the old wood handguard. It languished in the back of my safe for many years because the gun really did deliver poor accuracy, ~6 MOA or worse. A couple of years ago I installed an Accu-strut barrel stiffener. It looks sorta cool, and it adds weight to the front of the rifle, which helps hold steadier offhand aim. I finally got a chance to try it earlier this week, and the Accu-strut performed as advertised. It brought the groups down to maybe 3-4 MOA with the open sights and my rheumy old eyes (no way to mount an optic on this old girl.) I like it now. It is plenty accurate enough for its intended purpose, and living in California, I've felt far less threatened by our insane firearm laws than I do about my ARs and AKs. I'm content with mine. Great video!
Real men, and I am one, use that Ruger Mini-14 and Ranch Rifle. 580 Series took care of the old design and accuracy problems. I'm not saying I have one or bought them for my many children, or that I don't have a match grade AR-15 variant but, one will still in the field long after the other is worn out.
Had one since 1980 and wound up buying another in 2000's both very accurate and did put an accu strut on the later and will say it tighten it up enough to notice. Great gun to pass on to the kids...
Absolutely no issues with my Mini 14. Mine is and older version, 196 serial number range. I shoot it at 200 yards snd in all day. No complaints with the accuracy. It gets the job done.
Very cool. I'm a die-hard Ruger man, and fell in love with the Mini 14 back in college. It's great to hear your assessment of it. I'd roll into a crisis with a Mini 14 any day.
I have both the Mini-14 and the Mini-30-great rifles! Regarding the trigger/safety issue: The safety is on the left side of the trigger guard. You can both engage and disengage the safety without putting your finger in the trigger housing. Just gotta be careful.
My brother had one in his patrol car while on the PD in Wa. State 20 years ago, we would take it to the PD range several times at night and during the day, it was awesome. Sweet Rifle for the $$$ , for home defense and just at the range, fun weapon to shoot. I think it's pretty bad ass with a 30 Round clip. Never jammed once on us. We hit 6" targets 150 Ft dead on open sites. Works for me. I personally love it. Be safe all and happy shooting with your Mini -14 (-:
I've had mini tactical for 5 yrs. Only problem was the damn thing flung cases about 40 feet. Like down people shirts at the range quite a ways away LOL. Got an accuracy systems adjustable gas block and took care of that. Had a trigger job done brought it down to around 5 pounds. Bought a barrel stabilizer because I thought it looked cool. Have a primary arms 1-6 with quick mount. Also scorpion red dot I use from time to time. But I still like the originals Peepsight best. Mine does best with 62-68 grain ammo but loves it all.
I just had someone complaining about brass rain the other day. My Mini somehow managed to bounce brass off of the lane wall, over it and onto the person a few stalls over.
I replaced my wood stock for OD green Hogue stock and ultimak rail with a red dot to co witness the iron sights. Great setup and as you said something different than my ar's.
I like and appreciate your matter of fact quick evaluations. I also respect your opinion. You're right about the mini 14. As a Ruger fan the mini 14 is my next addition. AIRBORNE !!!
I love the Mini 14 and Mini 30! They're fantastic alternatives to the "scary looking" AR & AK "assualt rifles." They look and handle great, are small and lightweight, can be accessorized with an upper handguard swap (Amega, Ultimak and Hannibal) and have great build quality. Some complain that their expensive, but they're not, considering they're all available in stainless steel (ARs & AKs are not) and come standard with cold hammer forged barrels (a pricey option on the others when available). I'm also just a sucker for the Garand style action, it just feels right (robust). Long live the Ruger Mini!
I've had a Mini for years. (Ranch style) Great coyote hunting gun. 10, 20 & 30 rd mags. I had to do a LE qualification about 10 yrs ago. For rifle, I just had to show proficiency. Just for fun they had me shoot at the SWAT gong roughly 200 yds away. Open sites and not a problem. If you have accuracy problems, its the shooter.
Ive owned a 580 series Mini-14 for 12yrs and right out of the box it was a 2-3" shooter. A couple of inexpensive mods later and I can shoot 1.5-2" groups at 100yrds all day long. I love my Mini-14 and its a rifle that I will never part with.
Such a great rifle and also with the recent passing of freedom week here in cali the those who purchased the standard cap mags from 3/29/19 to 4/5/19 can use them in the no featured rifle. Not to sure about ar's though
This is probably one of the few 5.56 rifles I would like to get. Mostly personal preference, I really like how it looks and the way it feels. ARs are nice and have all the extra bells and whistles that can be added on, but I know I wouldn't use most of that, if any of it, so the lack of modularity on the Mini 14 is fine by me. I've also had a good experience with Ruger products in general so that is a plus.
I got that exact model mini 14 on clearance at Walmart for 599.00. It had sat in the display case unsold for a year for 767.00. Have several ar15s and ak47s but I just enjoy the Garand type action and wood stock.
Mine is a 580 series, identical to the rifle in the video. I purchased it new in 2020, and haven't had any issues with it. I've owned several over the years, and the new models are definitely more accurate (2moa @ 100yds). I've had several AR-15s over the years, and the Mini is easier to maintain. I've never had an issue with the stock or the safety, but I've owned 5 M1 Garands and six M1As, so I'm very comfortable with it. It might be off putting for someone who only has experience with the AR.
More than adequate, and for now is legal in my hell hole state without mutating it like a featureless AR, or grinding off the bayonet lug on an M1. carbine. Also will be legal if you travel . With 10 round mags legal everywhere, and those 20 rounders sure do look like 10 rounders.
I like mime, no matter what anyone says. At the range. I clang the same targets the AR guys do, but....mine has NEVER jammed. AR guys hate the 14, maybe that's why. I really like the way it ejects brass, the king of ejection. I also like the safety , its right there.
I was gifted one and got out and shot it for the first time this weekend. Stainless ranch rifle with the Hogue stock. I shot 5 20 round mags of various bullets - only one FTE (cheap Silver Bear steel case). Other than that, I thought it was awesome. Plenty accurate (1-2 MOA) at 50 and 100 yards. Soft shooting, different recoil impulse than my DI ARs. Big thumbs up. Will put it (and 5 loaded mags with 62g Gold Dot) in my trunk for my vehicle gun. Civilian duty rifle with duty ammo. The only downside I see that is they have really gone up in price. :-0. I wouldn't pay $1,000 for a new one, especially when you can put together a pretty decent Palmetto AR for half that. But I would consider paying $500 for a used one.
The safety is like the M14 that the military used ... I like it. I own a Mini-14 Tactical and really am impressed with these rifles. Damn good to be honest ...
The only problem with my Ranch rifle was I'd bought it off the used gun wall & didn't have a manual that explained the need to disassemble the bolt lock before reinserting the bolt during takedown & reassembly. 3 guys with 10 years combined of M14 experience in combat & match competition couldn't figure that out until I went to yt & found videos. It now wears a Houge stock with an Ultimak forward rail for optics mounting.
Astonishing how many people have never been in actual combat yet still expect the weapon to have Hollywood ability and never (regularly) shoot. You did very well. Do that with (paintballs) coming at you. (That’s kinda real at least) Good video, Good work! RESPECT! Looking forward to the next one.
I understand some of the very early ones after firing a few shots would start shooting all over the place. The newer ones claim to be more accurate after heating up. I view every gun as a possible combat weapon. Therefore nothing ruger makes passes muster with me. I enjoy your videos. Thank You
The stainless ranch rifle in a black molded stock is an excellent choice. A rail will mount right up to the scope mount lugs. Tapco Gen2 30 round mags are reliable and affordable. I prefer mine over a full length or carbine AR15.
