RE: Ruger Mini 14???
The mini 14 turned me off of Rugers for many years. They are known for three things
1. they will shoot just about any ammo any time any where....100% reliable
2. without spending a bunch of money they are only marginal for accuracy...mine was "barn wall" accurate at best (that is if you were standing in the barn you could possibly hit one wall with it)
3. and if you happen to have several thousand rds. of .223 ammo they will use it up in a hurry.
Bill Ruger should have been ashame to sell that thing to me.