Boogeyman's Mini

[boogeyman]

Here is the Mill brake on my cut-N-crowned mini. More to come.

[boogeyman]

:ar15: It's not done yet, still needs to be bedded and different gas bushing installed :usa: .

This a 187 preban w/ the following.

Trophy 1.75-4 circle reticle scope

Buffertech buffer

Wolff Xtra power main spring

Choate stock with green light texture outdoor furniture paint

Harris L1 bipod

Mill brake comp

Cut-N-crown on barrel

Comming soon is the bed job and ASI bushing kit.

[Diligentia]

Hey!
Did you paint that stock green or does it come in that colour?
Thanks
/D

[boogeyman]

:D I could't resist! Family photo!

[Pdaddy]

:D Nice collection you got there !!!!

Me my self dont like that stock, but heey, we are all diffrent.
How do that Mill brake look like from the top ?? :unsure:

yeehaaaa.... :ar15:

Marcus

[Diligentia]

Looks like you painted them all hey? What paint did you use to paint that stock?
/D

[boogeyman]

D, I painted the stock with a textured outdoor furniture paint. It holds up well to heat and is durable.Pdaddy, I posted pics of the break in the accurizing forum ;) As for the stock, it's a tad to long and causes a mild eye relief problem.Glad you like the family! :sniper:

[cajungeo]

Hey boogyman. Thats a nice family you have there. I can see the family similarity. That looks like a serious muzzle brake.

Course I guess you already know the eye relief problem will be less on the lower power setting. I can see its adjusted all the way rearward.

[boogeyman]

Thanks I went for the green motif :ar15: The brake does work rather well, i'll slap the bushings in when next week when they get here for some serious recoil reduction. I need a set of rings moves the scope back like an inch of so and a check rest form a synthetic dragunov stock.

[Pdaddy]

And the BIG question how does it shoot ???
:D

M

[ralrein1]

Hey there Boogieman-nice lookin mini you've got there. I like the break. It must push the blast forward w/those linear holes in it. How does she shoot? :D :usa:

[boogeyman]

Shoots great! just a little rise out of it. If I could throw a crappy mpeg vid on here I would show you guys how little it come up. The 4 linear ports do push you a little, but with the ASI(Great people BTW) bushing set on it's way 2nd day air I'll cut that down alittle. It shot 2" @ 50 with white box winchesters after sighting in.......then I ran out of ammo :( :blink: Pics of the muzzle w/o brake tomorrow.

[boogeyman]

More mods :blink:

[boogeyman]

:ar15:

[ralrein1]

Very nice mods Boogeyman :D :usa:

[swill269]

:o
very niiiiiize :eek:
:cool: :usa: :beer:

[boogeyman]

Thanks! ;) :beer:

[Dogman1]

What kind of cheek rest is that? Did you have to primer the stock before painting it?

[boogeyman]

Dogman, it is an ATI SKS cheek rest. They generally go for 12-15 bucks or so. I have yet to cut the tabs off the sides of the thing and drill the top for hight adj hardware. I'm devoting to much time to the SAR1 that has become the current fav. I love the hungarian 20 rounder tanker mags and kobra collimator sight I just got. :ar15: :rapid:

[Dogman1]

How do you like that SAR1??? I pick mine up on Thurs!

[Bam Bam]

Boogeyman, how did the bushings effect recoil or muzzle rise? I installed Mike's mid-size bushing and buffer. I already have good brake on gun, so change was not dramatic, cept for ejection of cases, bout 5 feet instead of 25 feet. Also I was using 7x scope at targets 50 yards off, so it's gonna jump around no matter what, I guess.

[boogeyman]

Dogman, I love it! I just slapped a kobra sight on it along with a M249 saw grip from tapco. I can shoot from 50-300 yards, oh the fun! I am devloping trigger slap now but the FGC will be replaced with a redstar arms improved group. Tapco also offers a combo where you can get the us made piston saw grip gordon tech 3.5-4lb trigger for 59$, worth looking into. You would need the single hook version FWI ;) In the same order as the grip I snagged hungarian 20round tanker mags for 6$, the are brand new even though they say "some finish may be worn" They fit great and really balance the rifle out some. Have fun with it! I'll post pics later of the mags, grip and sight on it :beer:


As for the bushings, when it would cycle it was not a huge improvment.......My kit came from ASI, I installed the .050 first and it would not strip a new shell even though it spit the other one out. Then on to the .040, this would only let the bolt/op rod move a 1/4 of an inch making it a manual loader. Keep in mind there is a very effictive bake on there and a wolff Xtra power main spring in there.I'm thinking about going back to the stock spring and trying the bushings again. Also trying more loads with various combos of spring and bushing. A minis work is never done(unless you send it to ASI :lol: )

[RJSIXGUN]

[B] Hey were did you get that Muzzle Brake? I've been think'n about welding an AR-15 type muzzle brake on my mini-30!

[RJSIXGUN]

You seem to have had the same idea thats been bug'n me for weeks. What I want to do is take a standard M-16 Bird Cage Brake, ream it out to the outside diameter of my Mini-30, then weld it in place aganst the front site. This way the barrel does not need to be threaded.

[boogeyman]

I have no idea where to get another brake like that. I keep forgeting to get the patent no to track down the manufacter. I bought it from a little shop near me. The little that I do know is it's a Mill Brake made by DTA.

The A2 hider is a cool idea for the mini30 ;) I'm going to see if I can get a A2 hider w/ threads to match my muzle. You can try Kurts Kustom Firearms (http://www.kurtskustomfirearms.citymax.com) Kurt has many cool brakes that he makes in house. I'm sure he could provide you with a brake in the dia you need.

[rjardy]

one of my favorite minis by far, nicely done boogeyman, nicely done.


Rob

[boogeyman]

Thanks ;) :beer:

[boogeyman]

And yes.......MORE MODS!!..........Here is a hint till the pics are in the new computer........Mini14M4 :ar15:

[Swift One]

That is a nice, tactical looking Mini. I love the Choate stocks and plan on getting one for my Mini soon.

[boogeyman]

The stock WAS a good stock as is.....NOW it's better. I can't find the damn usb cable to upload the new pics :(

[boogeyman]

Here ya go the new look of my Mini

[scruffy]

Ok, how'd you do the tele butt stock??? Nice!!! :D How does it work cheek weld wise? Did I say that looked sweet? Is your's funtional or fixed. Man that's slick!

My preban mini has been asking and asking for one of those. ;)

later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

Thanks Scruffy, I cut the old stock off w/ cordless saw then shaved the nub down to fit ID of the stock(alum tube). I got so sick of rasping the plastic off I took a mapps gas torch to the alum tube for 5 minutes and pushed it on :lol: . A day or 2 later i took it back off to square it up and secure it right using epoxy and screws.
The cheek weld is not bad, I could get it up in time to smoke a fox running in a field. The biggest plus is I can adjust for the damn short eye reilef of the scope.

[scruffy]

Well, I now have an item to get at the next show!!! Tele ar stock and mini stock of some kind. I like the idea of the tele so I can have it adjusted one way for the bench and shooting off hand, but then shorten for when I'm sitting calling up the yotes. I'm just using the irons right now so it looks like it should work fine cheek wise. Sweet!!!!

later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

Can't wait to get the GB hider on there :blink: As for the cheek weld you can find the delta cheek rest that clips on ;)

[rutro]

Boogeyman that's a cool mod !!! I've thought about doing something like that with my ButlerCreek Folder. When the folding arm is taken off the mount and the square'ish mount is removed it would'nt be hard to southern enginer a suitable attachment for the M4 telescopic butt peice. I've just got too many things in front of it, so many mods to do .............. so little time. Good look'n rig !!!

[Dogman1]

Could you Please take some closeups of the stock, and where you attached it? Thanks

[boogeyman]

For you, sure. It's not pretty as I have yet clean it up a little apperance wise. I plan to add a alum sleve over the joint to dress it up a bit.

[boogeyman]

A better pic.

[boogeyman]

Stock open

[Swift One]

That is by far the coolest mini I have seen yet on this site, Boogyman. Excellent work.

[boogeyman]

Thanks, but it's not done yet :( With the GB hider , Amega Ranges mount plus the 45mm reddot going on there it might be awhile before it gets there. Did I mention the bedding and strut that kkina has come up with? :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:

[mrmeyer]

Out of curiosity, how much does that rifle weigh with the extras?

[boogeyman]

Don't know. I'll weigh it and post it.

[boogeyman]

Got the Amega mount now I gotta go get a rededot. Pics to follow :ar15:

[Taquito971]

Don't forget to get a tactical light! I can't wait for the pics. That's a truly unique system you have. Nice.

Brian

[boogeyman]

Thanks Brian ;) I have a Surefire M2 that will reside on the left side :2guns: :ar15: :cannon: :lol: I'll post pics after I get the reddot installed. I didn't have time to get it today :( work ran way way late :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

[boogeyman]

YEEEEE HAAAAAA! Now all I need is the M1 carbine sight and to have the factory sight bored out for reinstallation :ar15: :ar15: :ar15: :usa: .

[boogeyman]

DUCK!

[Taquito971]

Dude! That's awesome! That turned out great. It has a very modular look with the rail and forward handgrip. Really nice work all around.

Brian

[boogeyman]

Thanks Brian :beer: , I think overall I'm pleased. Feels good and fast when pointing. I will post the pics of it after I get the GB hider on there :ar15: :D I'm also having thoughts of 7" rails on the sides :blink:

This pic will be replaced with a better one later ;)

[scruffy]

It's awesome to see the progression. Just when you think it can't get any better, bam, there it is. :ar15: I'm so far behind I'm never going to catch up! <_<

later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

Thanks, Glad you like it as much as I do :beer: I had alot of fun with this project....I mean rifle :lol:

[Taquito971]

I can't think of much more you could add to that rifle! It's really nice. I like the GB hider on there. All you need now is a tactical sling and a lazer! What else is there?!?! Great work.

Brian

[Metaldoc]

Geez, I hate mopping drool out of my keyboard !

boogeyman, my hat is off to you. There are a lot of modified 'messes' out there that just don't come out right. But not this one.

Wow just seems so inadequate. Congrats on a job well done.

Just curious.... when you go to bed at night, do you sleep or just lie there visualizing what you can modify next ? ;)

Metaldoc :usa:

[Kestryll]

Okay, so is it a Mini-16 or an AR-14?
That is seriously cool!
So how did you attach the foreward handgrip rail?

That is a LOT of work and effort, ya know, there are these things outside your workshop out in the world called 'girls........ :D ;) :D






Okay, yeah I'm jealous........so what? :P

[redbeard]

You should patent your stock design,very nice.................. :beer:

[boogeyman]

Every one thanks for you thoughts on my baby ;) First I think the addons are bout' done :blink: . A barrel strut and bedding are the only things to work on, oh yea it's getting a good 40-45mm red dot also.

As for the attention paid to the mini, my OL' lady (of 9 years) is very supportive of my addiction......facination....... and obsession with the mini...THANK GOD!!!! :lol: :lol:

Kestryl the rail is a cheap as hell gunshow pick up for 14$ w/ grip. It is designed for a AR forend, so I recessed the mouting hardware with a wood butterflybit under the metal sheild tightened them up and called it a day B)

MetalDoc, Let me know if I owe you aa new keyboard :lol: :lol: FYI, the ideas come to me outta nowhere, like visions from the Mini god :lol:

RedBeard, If it wouldn't cost me 2-3K I would. I'm sure someone will copy it, but we will know where it really came from :beer:

[scruffy]

Hey, how about some iron sights for that baby! I think the factory front sight would be too short to work with the amega mount, but maybe a flip up AR sight on the front of the rail. Then, with the front sight elevated a bit higher than factory, probably higher than an m1 carbine sight can reach I'd get a weigand base (either weaver or picatinny design) and mount an AR flip up rear sight. If you didn't like the full weigand base on there you could cut off the front 3/4ths and just have a short rail mounted on the rear reciever scope lug with the sight on it.

Just an idea... :lol:

Later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

Scruffy, I think your on to something there :beer: That will have to wait till fall. I have to save some $$$ for the slower parts of the summer if they come. I have thoughts of the BUIS front sight w/ matching rear! Gotta hand it to you ;) I might not thought of that till I had the M1 sight on :lol: . On the other hand my wallet says <_<

Thanks :beer:

[scruffy]

Yea, i'm my wallet's worst nightmare..... <_< :lol:

later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

Damn you scruffy :lol: ! I had a dream that I had a rifle with the sights you mentioned, so in the dream I just swaped them over :lol: . Then I woke up :blink: and came to the reality that I had no such rifle to rob the sights from :(

.............Soon my friend.....soon ;) By the way, the setup looked SWEET! in the dream!

[scruffy]

:lol: Yea, I have nights like that too! Usually after a few leftover spicy sausage sandwiches before bed... :blink:

I can't wait to see it! :ar15:

later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

I can't decide between the flip up style or the AR style, for the rear it will be just a weaver base A2 rear :ar15:

[militia_of_one]

I like the looks of your rifle. I plan to get the same kind of foregrip you have, from midwayusa. I hope they're as sturdy as they look.

[boogeyman]

This is a crappy pic :angry: I forgot to change the size on my digi cam. This will be replaced.


Other that thet whatta ya think?

[boogeyman]

Trying to get my computer to play nice :angry: I'll get better pics up later :rolleyes:

[Taquito971]

Looks good. It's hard to tell right now but how do you like the picatinney mounted iron sights? Is the sight radius long enough?

Brian

[boogeyman]

Brian, It looks real short but it works well. Pics w/ the redot will be up by the end of the day ;)

[magnomark]

:o Boogey;OMFG-WHAT DID YOU DO to that poor mini?!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :sniper:

[Dorkface]

lol you know with that distorted pic like that it almost makes your mini look like an MP5 :lol: :ar15:

[fastang50]

Your ar front sight post is on backwards!

[boogeyman]

:blink:

[boogeyman]

:ar15:

[boogeyman]

W/redot

[Taquito971]

9" sight radius... I'll have to see if I can find a good deal on some picatinney mounted sights. Might be of benefit. Most are pricey though. Nice looking rifle boogeyman. I bet it's fun to shoot too!

Brian

[boogeyman]

I can't wait shoot it!

[scruffy]

:o

:ar15:

:D

Looking good!!! I wish I could shoot it!!!!

later,
scruffy

[boogeyman]

Alright, finally got around to shooting it. It's not looking good for the ar sight combo, shoots way low no matter what I do :angry: . On to plans B through K :lol:

Might go with a lit reticule pistol scope. Any suggestions on LER scopes?. There is a S&W pistol scope that i'm looking to but I need more to look at.

[pdt203]

I have always wondered what a mini14 would look like with an M-4 style stock. I'm not sure what I think about it although it is very interesting looking. Has anyone else done this but left everything black?


Johnny in Huntsville

[GREYBEAR]

I'm in the process of doing this now, As soon as all the work is done and I have time, I'll post pictures.

:beer: :rapid:

[DrMaxit]

Just wanted to say VERY NICE MINI!! So what kinda groups you getting with that rig? You did a nice job on the whole thing, i remember when this post was on page one, haha.

I did have a few questions. What kinda rail is that? And is htat a rail you screwed on top of the bottom rail? If so what kinda rail is that one also (the picture with the AR sights, the middle rail peice). Again nice work!

Charles in GA.

[boogeyman]

Charles, the top rail is an Amegaranges (http://www.Amegaranges.com) mount . I think if I were to buy one again I would go with a Ultimak version because of the 1913 style slots that offer more options of scope mounting and it sits lower to the reciever. The rail that is attatched to the Amgea is a john masen XTA riser, they go for 20-25$.

As for the groups not sure yet, when sighting in took a dumper I put the Mini down and picked up the AK :ph34r:

Hey Greybear. good luck with yours.Looking foward to pics.

[DrMaxit]

Thanks for the reply. I think ill go for the rail you have soley on the fact of the two add-on rails for lights and things on the side. How much and what kind is that red dot? I'm looking for one kinda like it without the "Aimpoint" price. Thanks again

Charles

[boogeyman]

There is a sweet Aimpoint look-a-like called the tacpoint. Looks just like the real thing for 109$ or around there. I'm pretty sure thats how I'm gonna go. The redot is a simmons 30mm and goes for 40$.

[jmsfmtex]

BOOGEYMAN

Tried to read all the mail on this one but may have missed it. What do you have on the front of the barrel? Where did you get it? Was it difficult to install? Your help is appreciated.

[boogeyman]

Hi, that is a Ruger GB (Goverment Barrel) flash hider and it requires the threading of your muzzle to 9/16X24 threads. You can sometimes find them going for 60-75$, I paid 60 shipped for the SS version cause thats all he had ;)

I had a smith do the work and had to wait 3 months if I remember right to get it back so I got a good deal on the work(and a free box of blackhills ammo :lol: :lol: )

BTW, try Sturmgewehr.com (http://www.sturmgewehr.com) in the partsd and accessories market

[boogeyman]

Got a new scope. It's a Burris 5X and it's old school! Also thinking bout getting rid of the GB hider and throwing the brake on there for good.

[Dogman1]

Could you please- take close up photos of the Tele stock , the choate stock- cloase up etc.... I need to see ideas...

[boogeyman]

Yea I can do that for ya ;)

[Dogman1]

I can't figure out how you secured the tele-stock to the choate?!