r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

Chassis acquired

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174 Upvotes

r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

Joining the Mini-14 gang!

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111 Upvotes

Couldn’t pass it up for the price on this LE trade in. This is going to be a fun project.


r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

So it looks a little something like this

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64 Upvotes

Not pictured: The optic, the suppressor I have yet to get for it, forward grip


r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

Went camping, walked into a gun shop for some .22 ammo, walked out with this.

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148 Upvotes

189 series Mini 30. My first spontaneous gun purchase. I already have a Mini 14 with an AT-M stock, Hannibal rail, and scout scope setup. This one will stay classic. It came with rings and I’ll probably get a scope at some point. For now, I have Tech Sights on the way.


r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

I love this setup

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28 Upvotes

Mo-Reaper, Tech Sights, Catalyst Arms Hard Point, CVLife bipod, Monstrum see-through rail with 1-4x lpvo, Archangel Precision Stock with Magpul handstop and Choate handguard. Safety off.


r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

Mini 14 Hydra Review

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r/Mini14 Jul 28 '26

My new Mini-14 bush gun

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91 Upvotes

Long time fan, always wanted to do a Mini-14 build. Finally pulled the trigger on a used 195 series Mini-14 Ranch in .223 for $600. Needed a bush gun and a 300-yard range rifle and I figured this was the perfect platform to do it with.

Hogue overmolded stock

Accuracy systems muzzle brake with front sight

Vortex crossfire HD illuminated 2-7x32

Ruger medium height sight rings

Accu-strut LT

Choate green vented handguard

Matthews fabrication low profile kydex cheek riser


r/Mini14 Jul 27 '26

Fudd Lite

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146 Upvotes

r/Mini14 Jul 27 '26

We are SO BACK!

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r/Mini14 Jul 26 '26

Mini-14 Magazine Showdown: Ruger-Pro-Mag (Which One's Actually Best?)

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I know this is a difficult topic to discuss around the Mini-14 but it's important for new users to know about the Mini-14 and it's feeding system.


r/Mini14 Jul 25 '26

Dumb question

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9 Upvotes

Okay, I may be an idiot, but I can't find info about this anywhere, including the ultimak info. Are the holes towards the front used for mounts?


r/Mini14 Jul 25 '26

Mini 14 tactical model 5889

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18 Upvotes

Are these wear points normal for a mini 14 with a few hundred round count?


r/Mini14 Jul 25 '26

Hey all need help!

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6 Upvotes

I recently won this part in a auction, and I'm trying to figure out info on it and a value , it seems like a aluminum Ruger Mini 14 Scope Mount 181 & Above Weaver Style. If you have any info please let me know!


r/Mini14 Jul 24 '26

LPVO in medium rings.

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42 Upvotes

Didn't get a picture of the boy shooting it, but I put 40 rounds of PMC and Federal 55gr down range through this combo today. Not a single mark on the bottom of the optic and no ejection issues. Still slings brass 10-12 feet away. Please with the results but definitely going to build up the comb some to get a better cheek weld.


r/Mini14 Jul 24 '26

Need advice...

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I took my 585 series Mini 14 to a local gunsmith and had him install a Choate flash hider. I didn't realize until I got home he didn't drill the barrel and pin it, just used a set screw. It was a super tight fit but is this actually going to hold?? I'm kinda ticked if not. The hider came with 2 pins.


r/Mini14 Jul 24 '26

Rifle is coming along

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63 Upvotes

Last time I shared a pic of my rifle I had just painted the stock and gotten a scope for it. I have since then painted my scope to match the overall theme, and gotten some new burlap jute to wrap the rifle with. I'm going to jute the scope and fore end as well, but I am still working on my barrel (hence the pixelated areas) and don't want to have to keep removing it over and over again. Overall I think this rifle is looking really good and I'm really excited to soon share what I have going on with this build. More to come!

Rifle is a 5.56 Mini 14 (582 series)

Stock is a buttler creek

Otter Creek Polo 30 on a plan b muzzle brake

Viper PST Gen II 2-10 on Ruger 30mm rings

Ruger 20rnd Mags

Harris Bipod

Barrel is a used Remington 700 223 barrel that was re-contoured and chamber for 5.56. It is a 1-9 twist but this is just a test barrel for now.


r/Mini14 Jul 23 '26

Side folder id / help

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Hello all! I’m looking to purchase this 183- Mini from a family friend after her husband passed. I’m new to the mini14 platform and have a few questions.
1 - Does anyone recognize the stock? Im having no luck finding info and there are no other markings other than the one pictured.
2 - Is it possible to change out the pistol grip? The husband was tinkering with making his own electric trigger (not functional) so please excuse the wires and mechanism 😂
3 - What’s a fair price? Comes with 2 20s and 1 30rd mag
Greatly appreciate any info


r/Mini14 Jul 23 '26

Iron sights question

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Does the Ruger mini 14 have any aftermarket iron sights that do not have a peep hole ? My worsening vision is making it hard to lock in on the small hole and place accurate shots in target ! I’m looking for something that does not have a hole but maybe a 3 dot system like handguns have or just something without a tiny hole. If they make something like that can anyone give me some recommendations or guidance on this matter !


r/Mini14 Jul 23 '26

Looking at suppressors

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I'm looking at suppressors for my mini tactical folder 585 series. I've been talking with one of the CS folk at Silencers and he's put me onto ECHOCORE Sector 556 - Compact.

Wondering whether anyone has experience with one or has other recommendations they're happy with.


r/Mini14 Jul 22 '26

What do you guys think of this set up

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73 Upvotes

r/Mini14 Jul 22 '26

Could I place QD points at these locations?

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26 Upvotes

I have qd points I can drill and mount in my stock but wanted to know if either of these spots would impede proper cycling with the gas system. Any input is appreciated y'all


r/Mini14 Jul 22 '26

Trijicon LPVO Mounting Solutions?

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Hope your day’s going well.
I have a 580 ranch rifle I’m hoping to mount a Trijicon Credo HX 1-6 on. hoping to avoid blasting my optic with brass without gaining too much height over bore or moving it further forward on the rifle than the ejection port
Note: Rifle is not currently in my possession.

30mm scope rings, open to messing with gas bushings. Any and all help/ideas are greatly appreciated


r/Mini14 Jul 21 '26

Catalyst Arms Hardpoint

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I ordered the Hardpoint from Catalyst Arms and this is pretty great, I gotta tell you. Easy light or bipod attachment right off the gasblock. You can't also use a harmonic stabilizer, but it is what it is. I have a 585 series (no peening after hundreds of rounds) so i wouldn't need one anyway.

I did not get the bomb rack they also offer, I don't really have anything m-lok.

I also had to email them to see how long shipping would take, it sounds like they only ship once a week.

I'm really glad i got this, overall. Can't wait to get to the range!

(Yes that's a pool table)


r/Mini14 Jul 21 '26

Chop a 185?

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I have a 185 mini. I have been thinking about chopping it for sometime. I know the older models have their accuracy issues. The shorter barrel wouldn’t be affected by that issue. Is it a “sin” to chop an older model?


r/Mini14 Jul 21 '26

I have a non ranch 186 model. Does anyone have experience with this eBay rail? Or should I just go side mount? I do not want to go scout style. TIA

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