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Mini 14 or 30

DerBarbarian
So I have a questions guys, if you were going for a new rifle, would you go for the mini 14 or 30? I already have an AR and an SKS so I have about 2,000 + rounds for each it's just a matter of deciding which one to get, are there any flaws or reasons not to get either or? This is going to be for plinking nothing more really, unless
Z-Day happens ofcourse [8D]
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  • beantownshootah
    Another SKS.

    Really.
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  • velcro
    How big is your barn? I would sell it too.
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  • tsr1965
    For the price of the Ruger, you could find you a real nice milled reciever AK-47, like the SLR-95. Most likely as accurate as the Ruger, and more reliable.
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  • elubsme
    I must have the only accurate dependable mini-14 made by Ruger. Mine is in 223. I bought it before the ranch rifle came out so I installed a B Square mount in order to scope it with a nice K-4. I reload for it and it likes just about anything I put through it. No, it isn't an x ring target rifle but any coyote or cat under 250 yards is done for, crows under 200. For just a plinker, the 223 is a lot cheaper to reload than the 30. My opinion. Eddie
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  • DerBarbarian
    If I could find a nice SKS-D I would totally go for it.. I've shot quite a few AK's, I'm not a huge fan of them. I know they're reliable as hell, but I would like something different.. I'm really debating just saving up for an M1A..
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  • cussedemgun
    DerBarbarian,

    check out http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=207180392

    Neetest thing to come along since bumps in sweaters!
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  • tsr1965
    quote:Originally posted by DerBarbarian
    If I could find a nice SKS-D I would totally go for it.. I've shot quite a few AK's, I'm not a huge fan of them. I know they're reliable as hell, but I would like something different.. I'm really debating just saving up for an M1A..


    Since you are already familiar with the AR-15 platform, I would go for the AR-10 platform then...Like the DPMS LR308.

    Best
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  • lts
    Ditto on the AR-10 and pick up used mini's in both calibers. Also shop for 308 ammo and keep saving for the M1A1. Have to have 2 guns per caliber [:D]
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  • competentone
    >>>This is going to be for plinking nothing more really,<<<

    I'd go for the lighter recoiling Mini-14 if cost of ammo isn't a concern; if cost is a significant consideration, the 7.62x39 has been cheaper than 223 for a long time.

    You can buy the steel-cased imported .223, but I'm assuming you want to be able to use the ammo you already have, or don't want to be "stocking" ammo for the Mini-14 and separate ammo for the AR.
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  • je2140
    Mini 30 could be used for hunting animals up to deer size. 7.62 x 39 is pretty similar to 30/30
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  • fastcarsgofast
    quote:Originally posted by elubsme
    I must have the only accurate dependable mini-14 made by Ruger. Mine is in 223. I bought it before the ranch rifle came out so I installed a B Square mount in order to scope it with a nice K-4. I reload for it and it likes just about anything I put through it. No, it isn't an x ring target rifle but any coyote or cat under 250 yards is done for, crows under 200. For just a plinker, the 223 is a lot cheaper to reload than the 30. My opinion. Eddie
    You don't have the only one. I have two myself.[:)]

    As to the original question. I'd go with the 14 because high cap mags are easier to come by, and yes you can get good after market mags that actually function and cost a lot less than the factory ones.
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