orygunmike
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There is a stainless Ruger Mini 14 for sale here in my local area that I am potentially interested in purchasing. Asking price is $450. I have not yet seen the rifle, but the owner tells me that "he has had the barrel professionally shortened by 2".
My plans for the rifle are general plinking and to have in the event that: future legilation prevents me from purchasing something so evil as a Mini 14, and/or in the event a situation occurs where having a rifle becomes an asset. As I live in a city, I don't plan on shooting anything beyond 100 yards with this gun.
What are opinions on this modification? Will it change accuracy/balistics to any material extent given my circumstances/usage? Pros and cons of such a modification? What does the shorter barrel do to value of this gun?
I'll appreciate your thoughts and advice.
My plans for the rifle are general plinking and to have in the event that: future legilation prevents me from purchasing something so evil as a Mini 14, and/or in the event a situation occurs where having a rifle becomes an asset. As I live in a city, I don't plan on shooting anything beyond 100 yards with this gun.
What are opinions on this modification? Will it change accuracy/balistics to any material extent given my circumstances/usage? Pros and cons of such a modification? What does the shorter barrel do to value of this gun?
I'll appreciate your thoughts and advice.