Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

by **Riposite** » Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:42:44

Hi all,

in a month or two getting a real rifle will be happening for me, and I am curious what would be reccomended a mini-14 or a AR-15? Heard the ARs are nicer but the Mini-14s more rugged. Also any reason to get an AR-15 outside of 5.56/.223 like in 6.8 or 9 mm?

Thanks

by **JayDT** » Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:26:10

I'm interested in both also. One gun dealer prefers the Mini-14 in 6.6 SPC so he can use it for deer hunting. He also suggested the Mini-30 (in 7.62 x 39, I think).
I need to find someone with both and an area to shoot them before I decide.

by **rromeo** » Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:08:34

A few pages on this topic. rifles/new-mini-t5959.html

by **theryans33** » Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:40:51

if your looking for a one time investment, and want to get something awesome. check out the robinson arms xcr. and you can choose the caliber you want. this is the rifle i will be getting next.

by **Riposite** » Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:43:53

rromeo wrote:A few pages on this topic. rifles/new-mini-t5959.html

thanks that is a good thread!

by **davasmith** » Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:07:35

Personal experience tells me the mini 14. However, I have been shooting for years and alot of different platforms. If you're new to rifles, probably start with an AR15 for the light weight low recoil. A mini is a little heavier and has a little more recoil. Both are excellent choices so get both and don't look back! :pistol:

by **jrswanson1** » Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:42:11

If you get the Mini, use either Ruger factory mags or new Promag steel mags. I love the 6.8, would love to get it in the Mini-14 but Ruger uses SAAMi spec chambers and twist rates. I have two 6.8 SPC ARs and love them.