Mini-!4

robbcayman · 08-13-2007, 01:53 PM

I am trying to justify buying a mini-14 and taking a yote with it sounds like good reasoning to me.

What do you guys think about a mini-14 with a scope in .223? I like the idea that it is semi auto and is basically an assault rifle. Now, I have an AR-15, Ak-47 I just want to complete the family. I guess I could hunt with my AR, but I don't really want to scope it, as it already has a reflex sight.

WolfWithBow · 08-13-2007, 05:07 PM

Sounds good, but it's kind of a wierd mix, I would use a heavy scope though. I don't even know what im talking about.

stalkingbear · 08-13-2007, 05:13 PM

I really object to "assualt rifle" tag-remember jim zumbo's remark?
That said,I cut my teeth on moving game(jackrabbits and yotes) with a mini 14 in az while going to gunsmithing school many moons ago. There are things more fun but I CANNOT imagine whatit would be.

Diggerr · 08-13-2007, 09:09 PM

If its not illegal where you are, whats the problem,do it and dont worry about what people think. I use an AR every chance I get and have a blast

robbcayman · 08-14-2007, 07:33 AM

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ORIGINAL: Diggerr

If its not illegal where you are, whats the problem,do it and dont worry about what people think. I use an AR every chance I get and have a blast

I had just wondered if anyone had ever used a mini for yote hunting. Yeah, I had my eye on one for a little while so I think I'm going to get it.

Rammer · 08-14-2007, 09:50 PM

Mini 14s are spray an pray firearms. If you want to spend that kind of money on a gun that will more than likely never shoot better than 3-6" groups off a bench, go for it

You have an AR15, thats what I would use.

dogslayer · 08-14-2007, 10:15 PM

Having owned a mini , I have to agree with the last guy .

HEAD0001 · 08-14-2007, 10:48 PM

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ORIGINAL: Rammer

Mini 14s are spray an pray firearms. If you want to spend that kind of money on a gun that will more than likely never shoot better than 3-6" groups off a bench, go for it

You have an AR15, thats what I would use.

Got to go with Rammer on this one. Just get another upper for your AR. Tom.

robbcayman · 08-15-2007, 09:03 AM

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ORIGINAL: Rammer

Mini 14s are spray an pray firearms. If you want to spend that kind of money on a gun that will more than likely never shoot better than 3-6" groups off a bench, go for it

You have an AR15, thats what I would use.

I always thought they were semi accurate. If that is the case then I may go a totally different route i.e. remington bolt action 308 and scope it. I have an AK and believe me that thing is spray and pray. My AR is much more accurate than that the AK, but for $300 bucks I don't mind it being a toy. However, the mini with a good scope and rings would cost me close to $1,200. Hmm my eyes are opening. [8D]

tykempster · 08-15-2007, 09:37 AM

Mini 14s aren't known for being accurate, I wouldn't trust good shot placement on a coyote, or even a hit at longer ranges. I had a guy shooting one next to me at the range and he was lucky when he got a hit on a 8" shoot-n-c target.