ORIGINAL: Porter Rockwell

Gents,

Believe it or not, I already had a fairly decent out of the box Mini whenI bought it 2-3'' at 100 yards with WWB 55 grain.

If you want some real cheap fixes that will help, try these:

1) Put a Masen slip-on Muzzle break. This took it to 1.5 to 2'' at 100 yards.

2) Slip on a Sims barrel deresonator. Yeah, I know, not made for this type of gun---But it works!

3) If you want really good groups use premium ammo. Yep, Winchester and Nosler have some pretty good stuff. You can read a review on the mini14 ranch rifle and winchester ammo that was used. I produced 3/4 inch groups. Go to gunblast.com The 55 grain yielded great results!

4) Use the Ruger 5 round mag. I did fairly well with a Masen 10 round mag, however, even with the Ruger factory 20 rounders I have, the groups were much larger.

5) If you are shooting for groups, give your barrel time to cool down. If you are just shooting for fun, dont worry about it.

6) I have not done it, but I hear that putting a Hogue stock is almost as good as putting a glass bedding ot the gun. It fits real tight!

I have done 5 out of the 6 things here and I can shoot 3/4 to 1.5 at 200 yards (Not more than 10 shots though, the barrel gets too hot). I have shot 2"-2.5" at 300 yards.

All in all, the cost for the brake and deresonator is $45.00.
I think the hogue stock is about $40-70 on line depending on where you look.

I have out shot my buddy who has a RR Arms that he paid at least $200 more than I did even with my slight modifications.

The ammo will cost you more, but I have been amazed at how well WWB 62 grain had done for just plinking. Just use the other good stuff when you want good groups, it works. Hornady's 55 grain BT was not bad either.

Porter.