Gun Review: Ruger Mini-14 Tactical in 300 BLK

By Nick Leghorn

The Ruger Mini-14 is one of Ruger’s flagship rifles. First designed in the late 1960’s as a smaller civilian version of the U.S. Military M-14, the rifle has been used by generations of hunters and target shooters. It’s also been featured prominently in movies and TV shows throughout the years. This rifle was the AR-15 of the 1970’s and 1980’s, the semi-auto firearm of choice — and for good reason. There’s just something quintessentially American about the look of the Mini-14, and now Ruger has released a version in my favorite caliber: 300 AAC Blackout. Is it the awesome “peanut butter in my chocolate” moment that hunters like me have been waiting for? . . .

 

The Mini-14 looks and feels like someone left an M-14 in the dryer a little too long. All the parts are present and accounted for including the stylized charging handle, just a little reduced in size. The gun functions exactly the same as an M-14 (minus the giggle switch) or an M1 Carbine, but there are some differences in the parts quality as well as minor design changes that differentiate this gun from …read more

Source:: Truth About Guns