I own one of the older Ruger Mini 14 rifles, I bought it new in around 2003 or so which makes me believe its a 580?
Is there anything different with the 580's or 560's compared to the newest model besides the barrel? I was thinking about selling mine and buying one of the newer ones for the increased accuracy but then though, why don't I just replace the barel if that's the only difference which would probably make it even more accurate than the new models. My only concern is if they changed anything besides the barrel to make the new models better.
Also, anyone have any experience with http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/index.php? What exactly are these harmonic stabalizers? Do they replace or just go over the barrel? How effective are they? Any info would be great.
And please don't tell me to get an AR instead. I love AR's too but I like the mini for it's non "evil" look.
Is there anything different with the 580's or 560's compared to the newest model besides the barrel? I was thinking about selling mine and buying one of the newer ones for the increased accuracy but then though, why don't I just replace the barel if that's the only difference which would probably make it even more accurate than the new models. My only concern is if they changed anything besides the barrel to make the new models better.
Also, anyone have any experience with http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/index.php? What exactly are these harmonic stabalizers? Do they replace or just go over the barrel? How effective are they? Any info would be great.
And please don't tell me to get an AR instead. I love AR's too but I like the mini for it's non "evil" look.