stchman
Member
Ok, so I need to vent here a little bit to the AR-15 elitists.
I get so tired of hearing the AR-15 elitists talk about what an uber rifle the AR-15 is and how bad Mini-14s suck.
For the rest of the thread I am referring to the 580 series.
At 100 yards I cannot tell a big difference in accuracy in a Mini-14. The AR might be a touch more accurate but not much.
Now the one thing the AR has is the ability to buy cheap good mags while the Ruger mags are the only ones that work real good.
- ARs cost significantly more.
- ARs are far pickier about ammo than a Mini-14. Yes I can shoot Wolf, Brown Bear, and the more expensive brass stuff as well.
- The Mini-14 has an action based on the M1 Garand (a very proven action)
- Mini-14s are definitely more durable with the ARs plastic construction.
- Mini-14s can be cleaned and oiled with anything, ARs users fuss over lubricants and solvents
- Mini-14 are gas piston while ARs are the dirtier DI variety, after I fire 100 rounds in my Mini the bolt and bolt carrier are still clean.
To all the AR folks, if you wish to spend $500 more on a rifle that is your prerogative. AR folks feel the need to justify their purchase by bashing other peoples rifles.
Another thing, I love how the AR community is pimping the gas piston as some new revalation. The SKS and AK-47 have been using gas piston design for over 50 years. The M1 Garand has had a piston type design for over 70 years.
Just my rant.
I get so tired of hearing the AR-15 elitists talk about what an uber rifle the AR-15 is and how bad Mini-14s suck.
For the rest of the thread I am referring to the 580 series.
At 100 yards I cannot tell a big difference in accuracy in a Mini-14. The AR might be a touch more accurate but not much.
Now the one thing the AR has is the ability to buy cheap good mags while the Ruger mags are the only ones that work real good.
- ARs cost significantly more.
- ARs are far pickier about ammo than a Mini-14. Yes I can shoot Wolf, Brown Bear, and the more expensive brass stuff as well.
- The Mini-14 has an action based on the M1 Garand (a very proven action)
- Mini-14s are definitely more durable with the ARs plastic construction.
- Mini-14s can be cleaned and oiled with anything, ARs users fuss over lubricants and solvents
- Mini-14 are gas piston while ARs are the dirtier DI variety, after I fire 100 rounds in my Mini the bolt and bolt carrier are still clean.
To all the AR folks, if you wish to spend $500 more on a rifle that is your prerogative. AR folks feel the need to justify their purchase by bashing other peoples rifles.
Another thing, I love how the AR community is pimping the gas piston as some new revalation. The SKS and AK-47 have been using gas piston design for over 50 years. The M1 Garand has had a piston type design for over 70 years.
Just my rant.