r/Mini14

Hello this is my very first mini 14 so idk much about them anyway here are the only photos I have of mine for the time being (excluding the 3rd pic). How would I mount a rail on mine like the one in the third picture or something similar? Also I picked up a vortex uh-1 to throw on it but then shortly after I saw a video where a eotech was mounted on a mini and giving it ejection issues with it being in the way so does anyone have any experience with running the vortex? This is a 1989 model btw.

Ruger brand 30 round magazines

After around 10 rounds or so, the bottom few bullets jam against the forward and rear walls of all four of my 30 round mags. Thus I can tip over the mag and all the remaining rounds will loosely fall out and the follower remains jammed under the stuck round.

My 20 round mags loaded perfectly. None of the thirty rounders will work.

I can get the bullets out of the magazine no issue but how do I prevent this from happening.

Just waiting on the SF Mini4 to get approved

Composite of what a Hunter X-22 10/22 stock on a Mini-14 would look like.

Still messing with this thing.
Still waiting for the ATF to bless my barrel chop.
Still refuse to shoot it until it’s chopped and suppressed.

Cause I think this is pretty badass

Just a warning to fellow mini 14 connoisseur’s the T-15 screw holding the peep sight on is seriously loctited in! Use lots of heat, downward pressure, and penetrating oil. Be patient cause it is extremely easy to strip. Got the tech sights on now it’s time to go test em out!

I just purchased this mini off a coworker. Has anyone heard the lead time on the A-TM folding stocks? I was wondering if anyone has ever seen anyone with a stainless mini in a black oxide Samson stock? I’ve only seen the opposite. Thanks

Man, you all have some sick builds.

Decided to refresh the old 181

- New Ruger wood stock

- Ultimak rail

- Bushnell TRS 25

- Mo Reaper

- Accu-strut

Very happy with the outcome. Looks like I might be able to achieve absolute cowitness once I get it all dialed in.

Next touch will be refinishing the stock. I'm thinking I'll do a torched faux tiger finish.

I’ve been waiting for the Mini-14 tactical with the classic shaped stock (CA resident; we have an FFL here that removes the flash hider) to come back in stock. Went by the Ruger website and noticed this:

Elizabeth (585,tactical, 556/223) got a new dress 👗, she wants to know if y'all think she's pretty. ;)

Upgrades:

Wolff extra power hammer spring

Accuracy systems seer trigger spring upgrade (trigger goes down around 4lbs)

Accuracy systems adjustable gas block

Cogburn mag release

Accuracy systems safety upgrade

Accuracy systems thicker/reduced recoil spring

Vortex strike eagle

See through picatinny rail by Aim Sports

Tech sights

Burris PEPR scope mount

Accuracy systems hand guard

I haven't taken her out to dance yet :(

Loving this rifle

I have a Burris 2.75 scout scope and i need rings for it. However I still want to have access to my iron sights. I saw these Burris Xtreme's high height have holes in them for presumably that reason. Are these big enough to use or should i go with the extra high version?

About to buy this sight unseen and would like some more info from you smart people. Will be my first mini 14 and I know nothing about the platform. Will end up suppressing it. Seller says it’s a pre ban government rifle

Just thought I’d share. The Hannibal rail is supposed to be compatible with Samson Evolution rail accessories. The Evolution HK sling point works on the Hannibal, so that opens up a couple more mounting options. HK hooks, of course, but also BFG U-Loops or my preferred method as shown.

https://www.samson-mfg.com/evolution-hk-sling-point.html