If1HitU
Member
I have one rifle in my collection,and i'm going to add one more,I thought about a AK 47 Semi auto. But now I think it's going to be a Mini 14 or Mini 30. Opinion on the rifles if you have one or more.Thanks!
Hey guys. I've seen several threads about the Ruger Mini-30 accuracy so I did some testing this afternoon. I fired 5 shot groups at 150 yds with a Weaver 3-10 by 40mm set on 10 power. I shot in a prone position with the forend resting on my range bag. I used a variety of steel cased and brass cased ammo. Here are my results.
Steel Cased
Golden Tiger 124 gr FMJ= 6.4"
Silver Bear 122 gr Hollow Point= 2.5" I thought that was a fluke so I did another one.
2nd Silver Bear 122 gr Hollow Point= 4.75"
Brown Bear 125 gr Soft Point= 6.5"
Hornady 123 gr VMAX= 7"
Brass Cased
Fiochii 124 gr FMJ= 5"
Federal American Eagle 124 gr FMJ= 5.5"
Federal Power Shok Soft Point= 6.25"
MFS 124 gr FMJ= 5.5"
I would call my Mini a solid 3 to 4 inch shooter at 100 yds. It's not great, but have to keep in mind the Mini is a semi auto carbine using cheap ammo. I thought there would be a greater spread b/w the different ammo types.
I used a Ruger 20 rd factory mag in this test and had problems with the mag feeding the last rd part of the time. That was frustating. I've had the mag less than a year and it's always worked before.
hard to come by and pricey i would go with a saiga 650$ unmodified starting price, veprs start at 950$ now adays14 IMO. If you're going 7.62x39 get a good AK variant. I like the Veprs.
Kay...hard to come by and pricey i would go with a saiga 650$ unmodified starting price, veprs start at 950$ now adays
niether
Nice choice! I think I have a spare 8-round magazine around here somewhere for a Mini-30 that I don't need anymore. PM me your address and I'll drop it in the mail for you.I already have a Ruger AR 556,so I went with the Mini 30 7.62x39. I order it today and it should be here Friday.I will post a picture then.
Nice choice! I think I have a spare 8-round magazine around here somewhere for a Mini-30 that I don't need anymore. PM me your address and I'll drop it in the mail for you.
IKR! It sticks out about two inches from the bottom of the mag well- really makes the gun look like an M-14.8 round mag?