I am looking for a predator control rifle. 4 legged predators I might add, anyways I was looking at the Ruger Ranch Rifles and the Mini 14' s. I especially like the laminate stocked heavy barrel versions. I see them in magazines with compensators and stuff but really don' t know much about them. I am looking for something reasonably accurate ( 1 inch @100 yds), .223 caliber that willl stand up to a lot of abuse. I anticipate coyotes at less than 300 yards as my intended use, I have a Ruger no 1 in .22-250 for anything at longer ranges but I need something that will fit on a horse, or ATV. If anybody has any experience with the 14 I would like to hear their comments, good or bad. Thanks.