Mini 14 reliability?

[jeffrice6]

Not really, the design is why it has trouble with wandering zero the heavy reciprocating mass, the gas block design, etc make repeatability difficult. The same problem plagues the M14 (M1A).

We all know about the inherent inaccuracy of the M14/M1A
Stand down Chuck, we're all aware of your dissatisfaction with the Mini, & unless you personally have had a real world problem with the M1A platform I'd suggest you play the quiet game.........

[TMB 1]

Ok. But any firearm with wandering zero has loose parts that are not supposed to be loose. I.e. It's either broken or badly assembled. Wanderingzero is a complaint being made against the mini and I'm saying you could make any gun have a wandering zero but that's a clear sign it's not right, not that the gun design is bad.

Not really, the design is why it has trouble with wandering zero the heavy reciprocating mass, the gas block design, etc make repeatability difficult. The same problem plagues the M14 (M1A).

Yes really. The Mini, M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, M14(M1A) all have to have properly fitted stocks or they can have wandering zeros. Even bolt action rifles have to have a properly fitted stocks and it's considered one of the most accurate designs.

[lordmorgul]

Yes really. The Mini, M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, M14(M1A) all have to have properly fitted stocks or they can have wandering zeros. Even bolt action rifles have to have a properly fitted stocks and it's considered one of the most accurate designs.

Yes loose parts that should not be... a sloppy fitted stock is exactly that.

[Oneaudiopro]

Hmmmmmmm

then you need to do some research before buying next time... if the mini14 is the most reliable rifle in your safe.

I've owned it for over 25yrs and have never had a failure of any kind. I doubt any "research" would improve on that!

[ar15robert]

I have had one since 94 and with factory mags or very good mags it is very reliable its kind of my plinker beater i call it.WOnt win an accuracy contest but good enough to hit someone at a good distance.

I use my ar for the accuracy stuff and that too is reliable but the mini i can drop in the dirt or sand and it wont miss a beat.

[Jimi Jah]

When ammo is regulated next year a more accurate option may be attractive.

[SloChicken]

Ok. But any firearm with wandering zero has loose parts that are not supposed to be loose. I.e. It's either broken or badly assembled. Wanderingzero is a complaint being made against the mini and I'm saying you could make any gun have a wandering zero but that's a clear sign it's not right, not that the gun design is bad.

Many speak to the overgassing causing shift d/t the op rod and bolt slamming so hard.
Others claim poor barrel harmonics.

Never have heard the "loose parts" phenomenon before now.

[SloChicken]

If it comes with 10 or less round magazine, then yes.
If it comes with greater than 10 round magazine, then no.

I believe the tactical (16") has a flash hider. This would need to be changed to a muzzle brake/comp or just removed prior to entering CA (ffl 7 excepted).

[ChuckDizzle]

We all know about the inherent inaccuracy of the M14/M1A
Stand down Chuck, we're all aware of your dissatisfaction with the Mini, & unless you personally have had a real world problem with the M1A platform I'd suggest you play the quiet game.........

Here's a photo I took of my squad leader on an M14 in Kohi Safi Afghanistan in 2002. You may take a seat.

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Many speak to the overgassing causing shift d/t the op rod and bolt slamming so hard.
Others claim poor barrel harmonics.

Never have heard the "loose parts" phenomenon before now.

If you have a loose stock the bolt slamming so hard repositions the action in the stock. Every time you remove action from stock it has to settle back in, it is the reason people bed their stocks and adjust overgassing.

[SloChicken]

If you have a loose stock the bolt slamming so hard repositions the action in the stock. Every time you remove action from stock it has to settle back in, it is the reason people bed their stocks and adjust overgassing.

Sure is.

Still, if you take care of the over-gassing much of the problem will be solved, maybe a barrel brace or weight and gtg.

[23 Blast]

A mini 14 is best used as a club. In fact, it is even inaccurate in that regard. Using a AR-15 as a club, I can hit the same spot on an object I am trying to bludgeon with astonishing accuracy. With a Mini 14, when I try to bludgeon someone with it (usually someone disparaging it's shooting accuracy) I'm as likely to hit their heads, arms, torso, legs, hands, and back as anything else. It truly is a piece of inaccurate crap.

[SloChicken]

Here's a photo I took of my squad leader on an M14 in Kohi Safi Afghanistan in 2002. You may take a seat.

Curious,
Any probs with your squad leaders M14?

Pretty sure I have seen this pic before btw.

(Edit)

Yep, this guy.






Pooular guy, that buddy of yours.
Per chance, is that you in the pic?

[alpha_romeo_XV]

If you have a loose stock the bolt slamming so hard repositions the action in the stock. Every time you remove action from stock it has to settle back in, it is the reason people bed their stocks and adjust overgassing.

Or just buy a bolt action rifle that comes with a free floated barrel in a pillar bedded stock right from the factory.

[TMB 1]

Or just buy a bolt action rifle that comes with a free floated barrel in a pillar bedded stock right from the factory.

But it don't take Mini-14 magazines.