I have a few considerations regarding the new 580 Series Mini 14, and would like to get some substantive answers from the folks in the know before I take the plunge… Apologies in advance for the long-winded post…
What I’m looking for is something for a SHTF scenario …
So, please do not respond with the following
Here is what I like about the platform
Here is what I don’t like about the platform
Questions
Thanks in advance for your insight...
What I’m looking for is something for a SHTF scenario …
- A compact rifle / carbine that can be moved around easily to cover home defense or defense on the move (in the car, etc.), and hunting/foraging
- An extremely reliable action that can take abuse if necessary (poor ammo, longer intervals between cleaning, ease of getting back into the fight if a jam occurs)
- Availability of key parts (firing pins, springs, operating rod, etc.)
- NY Legality for now, but can be easily updated to high cap mags, collapsible stock and flash supressor later if laws are not being enforced or if moved to a different state
- Easy availabilty of ammo (commercial ammo and handloaded components)
So, please do not respond with the following
- Details on the Ruger updates on the new 580 Series Mini 14, I already understand the new updates
- Blanket statements about it not being accurate, I already understand the accuracy issues
Here is what I like about the platform
- Very compact vs an AR
- M14 like action that doesn’t dump the products of combustion into the action like the AR and is open, so that malfunctions can be cleared easy
- Parts availability
- .223 works for me from an availability and effectiveness standpoint
Here is what I don’t like about the platform
- High price and availability of mags
Questions
- Given what I’m looking for, does the 580 Series Mini fit the bill, and if not what would you recommend?
- For those of you who have one, is the accuracy of the 580 Series acceptable from a combat standpoint when the barrel heats up?
- Thoughts on best approach to acquiring high cap mags?
- Anything I'm not considering but should?
Thanks in advance for your insight...