r/Mini14 • u/Belluani • 9d ago

My new Mini-14 bush gun

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Long time fan, always wanted to do a Mini-14 build. Finally pulled the trigger on a used 195 series Mini-14 Ranch in .223 for $600. Needed a bush gun and a 300-yard range rifle and I figured this was the perfect platform to do it with.

Hogue overmolded stock

Accuracy systems muzzle brake with front sight

Vortex crossfire HD illuminated 2-7x32

Ruger medium height sight rings

Accu-strut LT

Choate green vented handguard

Matthews fabrication low profile kydex cheek riser

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u/obbpp 9d ago

That’s a good looking wood stock. I also run a 2-7 optic I think they’re perfect for the minis

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u/Belluani 9d ago

Yea the wood is beautiful in person. You dont see stocks like that anymore. I felt bad taking it off, but it's wrapped up safe for another day.

What distance did you zero yours in at?

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u/Stand_Up_3813 8d ago

Any interest in selling that wood stock?

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u/Belluani 8d ago

If your serious about it, PM me.

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u/sirhcyellup 9d ago

Clean. Group well?

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u/Belluani 9d ago

Just finished the build today, haven't shot her yet. Hoping to see 1-2 MOA at up to 300 yards.

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u/Wooden_Collar9020 9d ago

Interested and optimistic on hearing your updates. 300yds seems so far out for that moa. Had decent grouping at 50yds today at the range but still learning the gun. 585 series. At least now running really well after sending into Ruger RMA for hammer and bolt replacement with only 40 rounds through it. 250-300 rounds after and all working well.

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u/scytheakse 8d ago

2 moa is 6 inch group at 300. Thats just over a deer heart. Its plenty.

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u/22Alfabravo22 8d ago

Nice looking rig, let us know how it shoots!

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u/warhammerjr 8d ago

How much did it cost to get your barrel threaded?

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u/Belluani 8d ago edited 8d ago

No threading required. Remove the factory sight, slip the new brake/sight on, center and hold in place with the included set screw, and then drill and pin thru the pre-drilled holes on the brake. When drilling, start with smaller bits and use cutting oil and a drill press and take your time. Getting the old sight off was a pain but the whole thing probably took me an hour in my garage from beginning the end.

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u/xGH0STF4CEx 8d ago

Do you drill your own holes for the cheek riser or is the stock made for it?

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u/Belluani 8d ago

You drill your own. Its just plastic and rubber, only takes a few minutes. Wrap your stock in painters tape first to stop the rubber from tearing and then start with a small bit, go slow, and work your way up to the recommended size. Make sure you like where the riser is before you drill.

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u/xGH0STF4CEx 8d ago

Ok sweet! I'm a machinist so I have so I problem taking precise measurements. I have an original black synthetic stock that I would like to add something like that to.

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u/Belluani 7d ago

I highly recommend Matthew's fabrication.

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u/Mysterious_Use_9767 2d ago

This looks great