I know that my SKS isn't the most accurate gun on the line, but I do know that it'll whoop the pants off every mini-30 I've seen. I can't say much about the mini-14, but I hear it's as bad or worse than the 30. If you want a .223, get a AR-15, if you want a .30, get an SKS. Either can be made to knock your socks off really easily, and they shoot a heck of a lot more accurately stock than the rugers do. I'll admitt to that, and I LOVE RUGERS!!!!