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Originally Posted by JavaBrewer
Personally I find the AR platform aesthetically unappealing and much prefer the nostalgic look and action of the Mini-14 - especially when wearing wood. Concerns about ultimate accuracy are valid - if you are looking for a 200+ yard target rifle then you may be disappointed. That said I would bet the Mini to be every bit as accurate as Matt's M&P.
Magazines for Mini in 5/10/30 are available but as stated are more $ than AR versions. For consolation the Ruger magazines are excellent quality. The same platform is also available in 7.62 with the Mini30.
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I agree wholeheartedly - the AR platform just doesn't do it for me, while the Mini 14 is a pretty handsome little carbine with the wood stock.
Word has it that Ruger has put some effort into addressing the Mini 14's poor accuracy. The newer ones are supposed to shoot fairly well.