That is all too common a problem for the Mini's. Function flawlessly, but could not hit the inside of a barn, with all the doors closed. I am from NC. I decided over the weekend to just build myself another AR-15 variant, with a 16" SS heavy bull barrel, free float forearm, and few more extra goodies. I figured I could build an AR-15 with all the bells and whistles that I desire, for a few $$ cheaper than I could buy a Mini-14 and then have it rebarreled and accurized. I can have a .5MOA or better AR-15 just a tad cheaper than I could have a 1MOA or so Mini-14.