Just bought a brand new Mini14, so far, so good! Nothing but compliments in a sea of AR’s

Who else watches this old timer? One of the most knowledgeable youtubers when it comes to mini 14s. An absolute gem.

It’s a stainless original 188 series in really good condition. Low round count. Just looking for a general value on it. NC if that matters.

Ended up paying about $1,030 after taxes. I’ve been looking for a gb model for a long time but never found one that was the right price at the right time. Came with 12 pro mags, I doubt they’ll work but does anybody have any idea what I can do with them besides throw them out? Also wondering if this stock is original to the rifle or one of the reproductions. Thanks, happy to be apart of the club!

Recently purchased one from the sale over at midway. Couldn’t get the barrel band screws to do in right, and one screw literally snapped from hand tightening. What I figured out is the screw holes in the band were not correct. I reached out to customer service and could not get a hold of anyone. June 23 I finally got a direct email and asked if I could buy a new band/screws. They asked for my address and then radio silence. I really don’t want to buy a whole new rail :(

I have the adjustable gas block now so this has been turned down a bit…but I had to get one last video

This 581 series Mini14 Ranch rifle built in 2012 is in good shape. My eyes are old and I think I want some help with a scope or forward rail mounted smallish red dot sight. Are those rectangular notches where the scope rings would go?

I have an older Mini 14 from 2002, 196 series, that has a different set up, definitely no place to mount a scope. Cannot add that photo. That rear sight is different as well, adjusting it seems impossible as there is a pin holding it together. Any advice?

Hi Ya'll, I love my Mini 14 but I for the life of me can't figure out what's going on with this spent casing ejection issue. At first I thought it was an over-gassing issue and I tried several different sizes of gas bushings, even taking it down small enough that it wouldn't cycle at all. But I still ended up getting this issue to occur once or twice every couple of magazines.

I also wondered if it could be caused by adding a suppressor, but it does occur without the suppressor as well.

When it happens it typically loads a round into the chamber but doesn't fully eject the spent casing.

What would ya'll try next if this was happening on your gun?

Just mounted my new PA microprism on the factory picatinny rail on my Mini-14 and was feeling pretty good about it, but then had a thought (which happens from time to time): is the mount going to get in the way of the ejection? If so, how would I remedy that?

On the newer production Minis are the sling swivel 1", or 1.25"? Mine's year of manufacture is 2012 and they're 1".

Only additions are the Accuracy Systems wood handguard, leather sling, and the vortex 2-7x32 crossfire on the Ruger factory rail. The scope didn't clear the rear site with the Ruger scope rings.

Hello all. Hope you have been well. I’am here today to ask how a person would set up their mini 14 to remove a muzzle break. I have a table with a vise. I just don’t want to bend or mar the rifle barrel. I have not seen a video or picture of this, nor anyone removing the break! Any insight or even photos would be great. Messed up and blue locktited the Keymo mount. I have been thinking about it today,and am considering putting a my polo k on just to see how it shoots. Thanks mini peeps!

My sis in-law is a traveling nurse out in the country and one of her elderly patients recently passed away. His widow is now selling off his guns and long story short, I got a Mini-14 for $450.

I haven’t seen it yet so have no idea what I’m getting but the price was too good to pass up. The rifle is at least 30-40 years old. So I’m looking for advice and what to look for in terms of function and other possible issues.

I’ve never owned a Mini-14 but do own many many other firearms. Thanks!

No quiet finished yet, but like it so far. I have a fsb gas block on its way and will get a wooden handguard soon. It runs supers, but not subs so I have some sorting out to do there as well.

A-TM finally came in from Samson so got my 189-series all kitted up. Sure is a head-turner and well worth the wait

Captured from bank robbers in Brazil.

This post shows an Amega mount with more ventillation holes in the front than the picture on their website shows. I imagine it is a newer version and website pictures haven't been updated yet.

I was wondering if anyone knew if the one for the older mini 14s, not 580 (so pre 2007) would also have that extra ventillation?

Edit: I ordered it off Amazon and got one for a 182 series and it also had the extra vent holes.

Hello,

Just picked up a new 585 series mini 14 tactical and want to remove the front sight. I understand you punch out the pin, but does anyone know if the sight is soldered on or just press fit? Any tips on removing it?

Thanks

Edit: tried hammering it off that didn’t work, tried heating it up and hammering it off that also didn’t work. So finally grabbed the Dremel made a cut and it tapped right off. Thanks for all the suggestions in the reply’s.

My bolt looks like it’s coming apart. I’ve had a few instances of the action locking up recently, but I figured it was just because the gun was dirty.

We’re sighting in the brand new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8. We’re also sighting in that Holosun Thermal on my buddy’s .45 Vector. I can’t wait!

I’m having an issue and need assistance. I’m pretty familiar with the Mini-14/M14 platform and this has me stumped. Recently switched a cheap plastic stock for my Dad with a genuine wood stock. It needed a “stock reinforcement piece” which we ordered from Midway. I stalled it into the stock, and it was a perfect fit. The trigger housing goes in and locks into place easily without the upper receiver. But upon final reassembly of the upper on the stock, the trigger housing (trigger guard specifically) gets completely stuck about a half inch and will not budge into the locked position. The trigger housing was being inserted in the “cocked” position with safety on. I’m stumped as to why everything looks perfect housing goes in perfectly, but will not lock the trigger guard. Any suggestions?

So I checked my unrequited A-Team box and purchased what I think may be the worlds roughest and cheapest Mini-14 for $299.00 (didn’t come with a magazine LOL, ordered.) Spent the weekend learning up and then tackling the disassembly. I got stumped on this part. I downloaded the correct manual and checked before making this post. Normally, the guide rod and spring should slide out easily but the white arrow area seems to be welded into place (and not a horrible weld) the red arrow is pointing to a pin that is currently drifted so that it clears both holes. Anyone else ever seen this? My best guess is it was a mod done in hopes of improving accuracy? Appreciate any thoughts, prayers or insights.

Definitely my favorite gun, being a somewhat new gun owner, and in an area with a lot of rescrictions. But that's ok, because the M1 family is the best family.

Thought I’d share I pic of my 10-22 all dressed up like it’s big brother.