1st day on the range no failures of any kind. Rifle was at perfect zero right out of the box, no sight adjustments needed. Compared to the older model I owned many years ago, I noticed that the barrel doesn't heat up as fast, iron sights are much better, as is the trigger pull and smoothness of the safety. Also has the Ruger scope cuts and rings, and is drilled and tapped for an included pic rail, so lots of optic options. Having had experience with the wood stock and metal reinforcers I opted for this model with the Hogue as it eliminates those pieces and the loosening/tightening of them which typically means a shift in zero. Not an issue with the Hogue and the Ghillie Green is a cool color. Came with two 5-rd mags, great for hunting and the range. I ordered some factory 20's from Buds later as they had the best price by far. Don't ever use any mag other than factory Ruger by the way, save yourself that lesson. Service from Buds was the usual smooth process.

I absolutely love this gun!! It is the first that I've bought from Buds and I couldn't be more satisfied. The over moulded rubberized stock is awesome! It both looks and feels great. I've shot about 100 rounds of 62 grain PMC ammo and it has performed perfectly. I definitely recommend both this rifle and Buds to anyone looking to buy a Mini 14.

Great gun. After a thorough cleaning, I took it to the range. I shot it at 25, 50, and 100 yards. I got better groups than I expected for the first time out. I put 80 rounds though it with not one hiccup. It performed flawlessly. I’m very happy with it.

Fantastic rifle! Dead on at 100yds out of the box with factory sights. I only have a couple hundred rounds through it, but flawless so far.

Fun Little rifle, if your looking for quality look no further than a mini 14.

Wanted one since I sold my ranch rifle years ago and I love this gun! Bought an additional 13 mags OEM for it and I bing steel at 200 yards all day with it have a bushnel rx100 pistol dot on it thanks buds for the easy experience

I’ve looked for this rifle for months. Opened a chat with a Buds associate and he located it for me. It was shipped lightning fast. First purchase from Buds but won’t be the last!