N555
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I already made the mini14 suck less just load developing, it really likes my 64gr tipped matchkings with a start load of H322.
My Mini14 has had a lot of rounds through it. The gun is a 183 serries barrel is worn and was a bit pitted when I got it in the late 1990s. Then I got ahold of it and shot it a lot.
I say no point in going into teotwawki with a worn out gun, that you know is worn out. Not a matter of "if" but "when".
One thing I definitely would like and can use no matter what direction I go is a trigger job. And an actual professional trigger job, might as well use professionals for something at some point.
What I would like to do is put a new hammer forged, cut down, 1/2x28 threaded, 580 series stainless barrel with 1:9 twist. An adjustable gas block. And that would be a pretty good start.
Step one, get the stuff to take the mini14 apart.
Power Custom sells the receiver and barrel blocks that fit their wrench and vise attachments.
The blocks are $40 and $50 each. Okay, not too bad about a $100 for both. Then I saw the price of the wrench and vise block. They're $100 each, that's potentially $300 just to take the gun apart. How about no. So I made my own wrench tonight. I had some solid 1x1.25 inch bar that I got for free and my drill press. To build the vise protector I'll just remake the shoter bit of the wrench 2 more times.
Just need some 5 and 6 inch long 1/2 inch thread bolts.
I'll use them and sell them, the barrel blocks, receiver blocks, vise protector and wrench for $200 when I'm done.
If that won't do it I don't know what will.
The high frequency, very efficient induction heating coil. Just the right size and shape, a slight oval, for the mini14 receiver. The induction heater heats the outside of any metal object nice and evenly. I'm not using a torch.
Mine, not for sale.
This thing is perfect for taking apart carbon locked silencers, interference fit gears and pulleys.
My Mini14 has had a lot of rounds through it. The gun is a 183 serries barrel is worn and was a bit pitted when I got it in the late 1990s. Then I got ahold of it and shot it a lot.
I say no point in going into teotwawki with a worn out gun, that you know is worn out. Not a matter of "if" but "when".
One thing I definitely would like and can use no matter what direction I go is a trigger job. And an actual professional trigger job, might as well use professionals for something at some point.
What I would like to do is put a new hammer forged, cut down, 1/2x28 threaded, 580 series stainless barrel with 1:9 twist. An adjustable gas block. And that would be a pretty good start.
Step one, get the stuff to take the mini14 apart.
Power Custom sells the receiver and barrel blocks that fit their wrench and vise attachments.
The blocks are $40 and $50 each. Okay, not too bad about a $100 for both. Then I saw the price of the wrench and vise block. They're $100 each, that's potentially $300 just to take the gun apart. How about no. So I made my own wrench tonight. I had some solid 1x1.25 inch bar that I got for free and my drill press. To build the vise protector I'll just remake the shoter bit of the wrench 2 more times.
Just need some 5 and 6 inch long 1/2 inch thread bolts.
I'll use them and sell them, the barrel blocks, receiver blocks, vise protector and wrench for $200 when I'm done.
If that won't do it I don't know what will.
The high frequency, very efficient induction heating coil. Just the right size and shape, a slight oval, for the mini14 receiver. The induction heater heats the outside of any metal object nice and evenly. I'm not using a torch.
Mine, not for sale.
This thing is perfect for taking apart carbon locked silencers, interference fit gears and pulleys.