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Old 12-16-2007, 10:28 PM   #1
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Default Mini Ranch ?

Doe,s anyone use the ruger mini ranch 222 and 223 . I was told there good I known there short but weight not to sure about.I want to get something for coyotes and we can only use up to a 270 in this area. And I won,t be doing any reloading so store bought ammo is the ticket.
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Old 12-17-2007, 06:42 AM   #2
 
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You want something fast, accurate, and a blast to shoot? Go with the .204 Ruger, it is a small bullet, but it takes out 150 pound hogs with no problem.
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Old 12-17-2007, 02:44 PM   #3
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Default RE: Mini Ranch ?

223. will be the most popular round it seems like and will also be the cheapest round to buy.
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Old 12-19-2007, 09:16 AM   #4
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mini-14's are not known for their accuracy, but they are usually extremely reliable. If you can find a used for $300-400, that's probably alright. But if you are going to shell out for a NIB, why not spend another $100 and get an olympic or dpms ar-15.
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Old 12-19-2007, 09:20 AM   #5
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If it has to be larger than .270, how about a saiga in .308 or 7.62 x 39, or a mini in 7.62, or an ar platform in 6.8 or 7.62.
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Old 12-22-2007, 09:31 PM   #6
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No can,t be larger then 270 I,ve priced out ammo at TSC ,Walmart ,Canadian Tire I,am in Ontario Canada if your wondering. Tsc seems to be the cheapest and the other two stores sell the same brand winchester I wrote it all down don,t have it in front of me right now. But what I can remeber is Tsc is about $4.95 cheaper .I,ll post the prices if any one is intrested and that goe,s for all ammo.
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Old 12-26-2007, 07:28 AM   #7
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The 580 series mini 14 ranch rifles are more accurate than the older ones. Mine shoots 3" groups at 100 yards. They are not as accurate as the M16 style rifles, but they are more reliable. I picked mine up new for $600 stainless synthetic.
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