Ruger Mini-14 Tactical 20+1 Synthetic Stock

12 Reviews. Average Rating: [4.8 of 5 Stars!]

5 stars:		84% (10 of 12)
4 stars:		9% (1 of 12)
3 stars:		8% (1 of 12)
2 stars:		0% (0 of 12)
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Reviewed By: Robert C on 11/21/2012 Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]
I ordered the Mini14 on Monday and received it at the dealer on Thursday. Do to a medical problem I have not fired or tested the new rifle, but I am very impressed with Bud's service and will definitely use them again. I will update the site once I have been able to fire and run a few hundred rounds through it. That is why I am only rating it with 4 stars.

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Reviewed By: James T on 05/02/2012 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
I love this mini 14. Great piece. A tad bit heavy but made to last. I did get the ati stock for it also. I have run 160 rounds of nato 5.56 through it with no flaws. Buds does good.

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Reviewed By: allan m on 04/22/2012 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
Ordered 2 of the tactical both came in record tiem even for Buds. One appeared perfect and one had a chip out of the hand guard but it was small and I can live with it. Both function 100% every time shooting Nato ammo. Both seem to be accurate enough (2" to 3") at 80yds iron sights. Only complaint is that both throw the spent cases up to 30" away from the shooter making cases hard to find.
Not a perfect gun as you can see cost cutting corners all over the rifle but it is a great deal for the price. I've owned both the AR 15 and the Newer Ruger Mini 14 and I like the Mini 14 best because it feels like a traditional rifle and it's easier to operate the slide. I'm pretty sure you won't be dissapointed if you purchase one so long as you aren't looking for a target rifle. Fun to shoot and you should be able to hit dinner plate targets every time at 200 yds. with open sights. Buy plenty of ammo as this rifle makes your trigger finger flex rapidly and often.

I just noticed that Buds is storing IP addresses if you write a review, so I will have to give them very bad marks for getting on board with that program. I'm a very peaceful person never in trouble with the law and I resent all the survalence as if I were a bad guy. I've always liked to shoot but now that is not a politically correct recreational acitvity it seems.

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Reviewed By: GREG G on 04/18/2012 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
GREAT GUN,AND AS ALWAYS GREAT SERVICE FROM BUDS.

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Reviewed By: christian c on 04/03/2012 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
I recently purchased this rifle from Buds. I had some problems with the shipping but Buds came through with immediate positive customer service to correct the issue. The weapon is high quality and well made. Ruger's increased quality control is evident in this newer model of the Mini-14. Ruger has also updated this weapon with a heavier barrel to increase range and accuracy, and included extras such as a 20 round mag, scope rings, and a flash suppressor (to increase the coolness factor!) I personally believe that the Garand-style action can be more dependable than an AR. This action has been around since WWII and is well-proven in battle. At around $300 less than most AR style weapons, this rifle is a bargain for what you get. It is a heavier weapon due to the all metal action and heavier barrel, but very comfortable to hold and aim. There is something to be said for the old-fashioned rifle stock over the assault style handgrips on AR's. If you are considering an AR, I would certainly visit the Mini-14 as a possibility before you make your decision.

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