Hi all! I've never posted here before, but I've seen other people get help here, and it seems like a pretty promising place.
I recently came in possession of a Ruger Mini-14 (182 series, non-ranch), but the rear sight had been replaced by a scope mount. I intend to install my own scope mount on the bolt hold-open cover plate, so that I can still use the iron sights. My problem is that I can't find a full rear sight assembly for the non-ranch model anywhere. I've scoured the internet nonstop for almost a month, and all I can find are the individual pieces, and not even all of the pieces I would need if I wanted to build it myself, which I really don't unless I have to. Does anyone know where I can find this? I'd prefer stainless, but if blued is all there is, so be it. Factory original or third party would work at this point.
TL;DR: I need a full rear sight assembly for a 182 series Ruger Mini-14, non-ranch. Where are they hiding?
Also, while I'm here, I'd like some opinions: There are two scope mounts I've been looking at, and one is half the price. I know when it comes to guns, you really don't want to get the cheapest parts and pieces you can find, but is the more expensive one really worth it, or will the cheaper one work?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1491790-REG/sun_optics_sm4506_1_piece_scope_mount_for.html
https://www.opticsplanet.com/gg-g-ruger-mini-14-scope-mount.html
Thank you so much in advance! If there's anything else I need to know, please feel free to tell me!
EDIT: Thank you all so much for your help! With your suggestions, I found exactly what I need, and I have it on order. Hope everyone has an awesome day!
I recently came in possession of a Ruger Mini-14 (182 series, non-ranch), but the rear sight had been replaced by a scope mount. I intend to install my own scope mount on the bolt hold-open cover plate, so that I can still use the iron sights. My problem is that I can't find a full rear sight assembly for the non-ranch model anywhere. I've scoured the internet nonstop for almost a month, and all I can find are the individual pieces, and not even all of the pieces I would need if I wanted to build it myself, which I really don't unless I have to. Does anyone know where I can find this? I'd prefer stainless, but if blued is all there is, so be it. Factory original or third party would work at this point.
TL;DR: I need a full rear sight assembly for a 182 series Ruger Mini-14, non-ranch. Where are they hiding?
Also, while I'm here, I'd like some opinions: There are two scope mounts I've been looking at, and one is half the price. I know when it comes to guns, you really don't want to get the cheapest parts and pieces you can find, but is the more expensive one really worth it, or will the cheaper one work?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1491790-REG/sun_optics_sm4506_1_piece_scope_mount_for.html
https://www.opticsplanet.com/gg-g-ruger-mini-14-scope-mount.html
Thank you so much in advance! If there's anything else I need to know, please feel free to tell me!
EDIT: Thank you all so much for your help! With your suggestions, I found exactly what I need, and I have it on order. Hope everyone has an awesome day!
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