Accuracy with .223 Ranch Rifle

[norfdet]

as far as accuracy how does the .223 compare to the mini-30? I too have heard that the .223's are inaccurate and mags are expensive (at least the ones that work). You usually don't hear anything at all about the Mini 30.

[Rock44]

I have a mini 30 with a red dot sight,it hits where it's aimed.the downfall with the mini 30 is you can't find any hi-cap mags that will work,mostly just sits in the safe.

[Pathfinder]

Well, time to dredge up the ole Ruger Mini 14 topic again.

I ran across an ad for converting the Mini-14 to a Bullpup configuration. Looks simple, touted as a piece o'cake. Lots o'questions:

1. Has anyone here done this conversion?
2. How big of a hassle is it? Can it be done without a gunsmith as they advertise?
3. Does this conversaion have any effect on accuracy issues, i.e., making inaccurate rifles better or accurate rifles worse?
4. Do the normal, after-market magazines still work in the bullpup?
5. How does this affect the resale value of the rifle?
6. Any other issues I haven't addressed if I do this?

Thanks.

[Rock44]

what company is doing the ad?probably the place to direct these questions.I would be interesed myself.

[Pathfinder]

what company is doing the ad?probably the place to direct these questions.I would be interesed myself.

The only bullpup I know is from Muzzelite. One set of postings on Glock Talk about a year and a half ago was HIGHLY negative, with a couple of positives thrown in, so as usual in this field, confusing. Here's the URL:

http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=455680

Most of the negativity came as comments on being poorly made and with a crappy trigger. On the other hand, Brownell's, not know for dealing in crap, sells the stock. Again, confusing.

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[texcaliber]

The only bullpup I know is from Muzzelite. One set of postings on Glock Talk about a year and a half ago was HIGHLY negative, with a couple of positives thrown in, so as usual in this field, confusing. Here's the URL:

http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=455680

Most of the negativity came as comments on being poorly made and with a crappy trigger. On the other hand, Brownell's, not know for dealing in crap, sells the stock. Again, confusing.

IMHO the bullpup is always going to have an harsh trigger due to the long trigger-bar ,which is impossible to fix, this alone has an adverse affect on accurcy.But i did watch a "FutureWepons" show where the EX-NavySeal snipper host did very VERY WELL with the one offhand at 200m or 300m on a steal pepperpoper.

[Rock44]

I saw that show as well.that was a special prototype from isreal.that was bad a$$

[texcaliber]

I agree and wonder what i could do with that bullpup! Woulda, coulda, shoulda.... as my football coach would say.
tex

[MISFIRE]

I'm presently buying a stainless mini 14, Ca. ! don't you know. I would like to add a red dot sight, can anyone tell me how to install the red dot in a way that I can cowitness the sights ? does it require lower mounts ?
  Bill

[texcaliber]

Hi MISFIRE, the only way I could come up with from the shops gunsmith is to use a single lens retical red-dot ( like a C-More ) and a weaver rail mount most likely in the scoutscope setup. Our Gsmith was not much more helpful. Sorry man but at least it starts you in the right direction.
tex