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FlatLand Flyer · 03-04-2009, 09:32 PM

Well I am thinking about buying this gun.

My local range has a used Mini 30 for sale with what looks like a basic scope and four 20 round magazines for $900.

So I did a little research and found that the mini 14 seems to be preferred because Ruger themselves made more accessories for it and the 223 ammo is less expensive. I won't be hunting with it. Maybe the occasional varmint and general plinking.

Cabella's sells them new for $699 (wood stock).

What I want is a semi-auto rifle that has or can have a 20 round or higher magazine capacity. It seems like this gun is what I am looking for and I like the feel of it.

Does anybody have opinions on this gun or a better alternative. I don't want and can't afford an AR-15.

03-04-2009, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
FlatLand Flyer Insane Location: Eastern, WA	Thinking about buying a Mini 14 Well I am thinking about buying this gun. My local range has a used Mini 30 for sale with what looks like a basic scope and four 20 round magazines for $900. So I did a little research and found that the mini 14 seems to be preferred because Ruger themselves made more accessories for it and the 223 ammo is less expensive. I won't be hunting with it. Maybe the occasional varmint and general plinking. Cabella's sells them new for $699 (wood stock). What I want is a semi-auto rifle that has or can have a 20 round or higher magazine capacity. It seems like this gun is what I am looking for and I like the feel of it. Does anybody have opinions on this gun or a better alternative. I don't want and can't afford an AR-15.