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Ruger Mini-14: Homestead Defender Pt 1

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The Ruger Mini-14 is everything that Ruger says it is: light, fast handling, and durable. Right or wrong, Ruger has always marketed the Mini-14 as ranch and varmint rifle. However it also is a viable, high-value defensive rifle choice that makes a lot of sense and thousands of good people have purchased a Mini-14 with that exact use in mind. Nutnfancy has had a lot of trigger time behind Minis and can attest to their durability, reliability, and indeed impressive handling characteristics. For those users wanting customization, the Mini-14 can be outfitted with folding stocks (Butler Creek folder being the best) barrel shrouds, flash suppressors (older Minis), normal capacity magazines, and optics. In recent years the Mini-14 was finally improved by Ruger: thicker, more accurate barrel, an improved synthetic stock, and improved iron peep sights. Nicely done. The Mini-14 represents a good value in tactical carbines that can serve well in the defensive/offensive role as needed by law enforcement, select military users, and good ole civilian sheepdogs. But it has some definite downsides that a potential buyer should consider. First, its touted lightweight will be worsened by the fitment of optics using the heavy steel Ruger rings (included). And the normal capacity. quality magazines for the Mini-14 (like ProMag brand and Ruger factory mags) are usually made of steel and will add even more weight to your loadout (compared to AR-15 alternatives). Other downsides include: still unimpressive accuracy of only about 3 MOA with standard ammo, lack of an integral Picatinny rail system for optics mounting, inability to mount flash suppressors to new Mini-14, lack of accessory railing for light mounts, and a higher cost for magazines. The Target versions of the Mini-14 with their adjustable harmonic barrel dampeners totally correct the accuracy problems inherent in the design and they shoot tight groups. However they are much heavier (add 2 lbs) and more expensive, negating the high value advantage of the Mini-14. The design also comes in 6.8 SPC and 7.62x39mm loadings but their mags are harder still to find and Nutnfancy recommends the standard .223 version unless you want a deer rifle as well (get the 6.8 SPC in that case). Also be advised the 7.62x39mm Mini has a looser chamber to accommodate surplus ammo and it is even more inaccurate. But despite a few drawbacks, the Mini-14 remains a high-selling favorite among American shooters. For defensive use out to 100 yrds, the Mini would serve admirably despite its lack of ultimate accuracy. Couple that will diehard reliability and reasonable cost, the Ruger Mini-14 still remains a smart choice for the tactical carbine buyer.////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 7 out of 10///////////////


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Ruger Mini-14: Homestead Defender Pt 1

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  • They said we'd ...

    They said we'd never go to the moon either. Gun will be around, but not in plain sight. The one they are after at first will be what they call the 'assult' rifle. Those are the ones that those of us that realize the day of reckoning is near and the government that wants as little resistance as possible, ergo the assult rifle that will hold more than a few rounds. Just don't think for one minute that our guns being here are a 'sure' thing, that kind of thinking will let your guard down.

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  • Its easier to clean ...

    Its easier to clean than an AR-15 for sure. As is the AK series. I had a Valmet M76 years ago, mags were too $ so I got the Mini. But the AK design I never cleaned, used reloads, soft and HPs. Never did fail. My AR did tho.

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  • I dont think guns ...

    I dont think guns will be 'gone' as most people will revolt. I will. I've had more than enough commie crap with these bastard liberals. Mandatory insurance, vaccines, cant demonstrate against gov. bums. NO...guns stay!

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  • I dont like being ...

    I dont like being told I cant defend my life with a gun. Some state make U retreat to the farthest place on ur house and cant shoot. What if he is killing ur family? What a bunch of commie liberal BS.

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  • im not sad enough ...

    im not sad enough to search for it lol but i found out the for "chiburui6" that carbine is actually French, meaning Carabine as there u were correct meaning basicly an armed soldier

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  • My Mini-14 came ...

    My Mini-14 came with a 20 round clip. .223 cal.

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  • That happened close ...

    That happened close to where I live and thats not what happened atall... Hopefully the media in your area did not report it like that. He did not run over there to kill them belive me, he did the right thing by protecting his neighbors property and when the criminals got aggresive he shot them. Thats why he didn't get charged with anything, because he did nothing wrong.

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  • If you want new in ...

    If you want new in box factory 20 rd. mags and cant find them call HOPLITE,INC. (502)955-5014. All aftermarket mini-14 mags are garbage. Personally I think mini14's and 30's are obsolete but if your stuck with one then get factory mags.

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  • that was to ...

    that was to ExOpsMercenary

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  • I'm sorry I must ...

    I'm sorry I must disagree with you. As a matter of fact different courts in different states will see it differently. Texas is a lot more lenient than that. Just in the past few years a man called 911 because his neighbors house was getting robbed. They told him not to get involved. He gets a shotgun and shoots them both in the back. Acquitted of all charges. My only suggestion in a defensive situation, shoot to kill. If it's gotten to the point where you're in fear for life, that the best way.

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  • if someone is ...

    if someone is unarmed doesn't matter what they damaged or stolen but never shoot them and i mean never because the law will favor them not you.

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  • Man what a long ...

    Man what a long drawn out yawn! Great rifle, plently of 30 round clips around for 19/24 $ and are quality..how old is this vid?? I'd go with the 7.62X39 if the weight is too much, hell start excerising and off the couch.

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  • Look it up man, you ...

    Look it up man, you have a computer!

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  • You better wake up ...

    You better wake up Van Winkle! What are we defending against??? The question is WHO! Have you been living in a cave? There are people who will kill you for a dollar and breaking your house to do it. As the coming chaos beging against shinheads and neo's and all the other nut jobs out there you'll wish youy had a sling shot. The Dem's are in power now and the guns are soon to be gone!!!

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  • intruders, people ...

    intruders, people who will break in your home to steal things and kill you so they dont get caught.

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