CoalCrackerAl
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Most of the rounds would not eject. But the ones that did. Landed on the bench next to the rifle. Im going to bump up my loads by a 1/2 grain. And some up 1 grain. And test those.
Gave the .040 bushing a try in mini 14.
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wally
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Shouldn't this be in reloading?
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CoalCrackerAl
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I guess. But then again it's a rifle mod i did. 
dredd
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I guess. But then again it's a rifle mod i did.
Well then.... You are waaaay off target.
This should be in Gunsmithing!
wally
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Actually it should be part of the original thread talking about changing out Ruger parts in you Mini-14, I saw this before I saw that one.
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CoalCrackerAl
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I wasn't sure where i put it. Maybe a mod can move it.
N555
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Most accurate mini14 load I know of uses around a start load of H322.
Probably wouldn't cycle.
The port drilled into the barrel should be about 0.05'' on my new barrel in drilled mine out to 0.062'' so I could run RE7 loads, which I still haven't tested yet.
Probably wouldn't cycle.
The port drilled into the barrel should be about 0.05'' on my new barrel in drilled mine out to 0.062'' so I could run RE7 loads, which I still haven't tested yet.
A gunsmith in know that used to work on them says every inch you cut off the barrel if you're lucky will shrink groups by an inch at 120yd. I'm pretty sure he was talking about factory ammo.Instead of changing my bushing, I cut 5.5" off the barrel! Gas system is now perfect
Heir Kommt Die Sonne
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Yeah, of course you have the short stock with folding butt, and a muzzle brake.
Where do you get those stocks ??
N555
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I get 4moa cold shot fliers its going to have a boating accident.
Speedo66
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They’re currently made from Ruger blueprints by this company, Ruger also sells these on their site.
https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-copy.html
The stock model is A-TM, a cute reference to The A-Team, widely used on that show.
It's a factory folder, but as mentioned, they offer a aftermarket.
Yeah, that one ruined the group! lol
That factory folder needs to be pulled up very tight, as they are a bit wobbly.
Heir Kommt Die Sonne
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Well thank you guys for the tips. But right now I do need someone to send me a link to buy scope rings for the Mini-14. Where and how do I find them ?
Howland937
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The above mentioned 5.5" barrel reduction sounds about right then. Shrink groups by 5" to get MOA out of a couple I've had.
Depends on which you have. Mine had the Ruger rings, some put rails on. What kinda rings do you need? I had a small hollow mount that clamped on where the Ruger integrated rings would so you could use Weaver or picatinny type.
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CoalCrackerAl
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Yours didn't come with rings? Mine came with steel rings. They have a piece on them that wont let them walk too. I really like them. I have a Burris scope on mine.
I have a black poly stock for mine, and would like to see how it groups with it. The factory folder is not a good stock for tiny groups! The 18.5" whip that I cut down, was notably less accurate.
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Heir Kommt Die Sonne
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I just need straight rings to go on there. Nothing too fancy like a mount, just need the rings that clamp unto the mounts already machined into the receiver.
How much did the clamp converter cost though?
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CoalCrackerAl
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I didn't need a clamp converter.
Howland937
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Wasn't much...$30 or so IIRC. If I can find it I'll send it to you. Wouldn't work on my Target model and I was having lots of trouble getting the right ring combination for a 42mm objective. Finally got the right rings on eBay. This is what the mount is
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1258157323...HupKpHGTMC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
It's only real purpose is to allow use of open sights along with a scope. The tube is only like 3/8" diameter, so it has less field of view than a scope.
Heir Kommt Die Sonne
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I'll DM you
