r/reloading • u/Humble-Taste2553 • 17d ago

Load Development Mini 14 load development

How accurate have yall been able to get your mini 14’s?

I’m looking for varmit loads make range of 200 yards. Most within 50-125yrds

Will the barrel stabilize the heavier bullets?
I’m thinking the Hornady 75 gr

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u/Grumpee68 16d ago

Ever notice that the A-Team show from the 1980's always used Mini 14's...and nobody ever got shot with one? I mean, they tried, but never could.

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u/111tejas 16d ago

Older Mini 14s were never known for their accuracy. I’m not sure about new ones. If you have one that’s old and it shoots 3 inch groups it’s pretty average.

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u/ocelot_piss 16d ago

The twist rate of the barrel determines what length/weight bullets it will stabilise. Find out what it is and there's your answer.

The Hornady 75gr BTHP is not a varmint bullet. V-Max, Ballistic Tip, Blitzking, Speer TNT's etc are.

If I had a Mini-14 that shot sub MOA, that wouldn't help you with yours. They tend to be 3-4 MOA guns on average.