I am torn between a new coyote gun. I want my new varmit rifle to double as a self protection rifle. I am looking at either an AR15 or a mini 14 ranch rifle. Is the mini 14 ranch accurate out to say 300 yards? I have heard that they are really only accurate out to about 100. Can anyone advise? I know that the AR is the overall winner for range out of the two, but can' t afford the big sticker price of the AR right now. Thanks