spyder1969
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What is the difference in the Ruger Mini 14 and the Ruger K-Mini 14?
Is a synthetic stock better than a wood stock?
Is a synthetic stock better than a wood stock?
Ruger Mini 14
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Naybor
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Some say so.
A wood stock may warp and affect the accuracy if exposed to extreme moisture. A synthetic stock is stable in all ways and not affected by moisture. If you are going to the jungles of Viet Nam, definitely get the synthetic!
I would say it may be more important on a highly accurate target rifle ~ not saying the Mini 14 is not accurate.
Whichever, keep what you get reasonably dry and don't worry about it. Go with what you like. Both will do you a good job. One is on my wish list!
A wood stock may warp and affect the accuracy if exposed to extreme moisture. A synthetic stock is stable in all ways and not affected by moisture. If you are going to the jungles of Viet Nam, definitely get the synthetic!
I would say it may be more important on a highly accurate target rifle ~ not saying the Mini 14 is not accurate.
Whichever, keep what you get reasonably dry and don't worry about it. Go with what you like. Both will do you a good job. One is on my wish list!
The deluxe model has the nicest wood EVER put on a mini, sadly they mated it with a shorter barrel. Wood is for looks, plastic is for utility.
First scratch on your wood stock you'll cringe. First scratch on your plastic stock and you'll think 'wow, really glad that wasn't wood!'
First scratch on your wood stock you'll cringe. First scratch on your plastic stock and you'll think 'wow, really glad that wasn't wood!'
spyder1969
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Thinking of the ATI stock model.
Is it true the newer Mini-14's have the 1:7 barrel twist and are chambered for 5.56?
Is it true the newer Mini-14's have the 1:7 barrel twist and are chambered for 5.56?
unwise11
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I think they are a wylde chamber or whatever.
I would get the standard model with wood.
I would get the standard model with wood.
67rschev
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The new Minis are 1 in 9
They are stamped .223 , but strait from Rugers mouth and in the owners manual all but the target model will have no issues with 556 . Mine will eat whatever I feed it , never a hiccup .
Generally more accurate with the wood stock , a little bedding of the action , a no pressure bedding of the block , the 580 and up series taper barrels will go 1.5 regularity . I haven't had as good a luck with the Ruger Tach stock .
For all your Mini answers go here http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/ruger-mini-14-talk/
They are stamped .223 , but strait from Rugers mouth and in the owners manual all but the target model will have no issues with 556 . Mine will eat whatever I feed it , never a hiccup .
Generally more accurate with the wood stock , a little bedding of the action , a no pressure bedding of the block , the 580 and up series taper barrels will go 1.5 regularity . I haven't had as good a luck with the Ruger Tach stock .
For all your Mini answers go here http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/ruger-mini-14-talk/
spyder1969
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Thanks!
TexasPatriot.308
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I got a fairly new mini 14 tactical and it is the 1:9 twist and marked .223, brand new less than a year old.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Read the manual---5.56 is acceptable too.
if it comes to wood vs plastic......i will choose wood every time.
i like to think that wood doesnt wear out.....it just obtains character....and you can always refinish a wood stock.....
...where as plastic just looks......old/faded.....over time....
as long as your barrel is freely floated, you really shouldnt notice accuracy changing with weather.....
i like to think that wood doesnt wear out.....it just obtains character....and you can always refinish a wood stock.....
...where as plastic just looks......old/faded.....over time....
as long as your barrel is freely floated, you really shouldnt notice accuracy changing with weather.....
jimmyraythomason
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One word..Krylon.
jimmyraythomason
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These are the MOST susceptible to weather(but easily fixed).
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