Back to the range today to test 7.62x39 loads again. I loaded up the same loads as last time, same seating depth, and almost the same powder charges, and shot 5 shot groups at 100 yards with the scope on 7x. The FMJ shot the best with 27.0 grains, same as last time out at the range. The same 1...

Hello all, Newbie here,looking for recomendations for a scope for my Ruger mini-14 ranch rifle.I'm looking for something to be used mainly for 200 yd. target shooting and would like to stay under $300.00 in price.I have a set of Ruger scope mounts that came with the rifle and would like to use...

I have a Burris XTS-135 mounted in a scout config on my Tactical using an Ultimak scout rail: It's fun, I like it, but now I am going to see what else I can do. I am upgrading to a 6-18x Nikon Mil-dot on my Rem 700: so the current 3-9X Nikon buckmaster will not have a home: It is the...

Hey everybody, I looked around and couldn't find any previous info on this item in the forum and was wondering if someone could help me. I'm a new Mini 14 owner, I've shot some in the past and decided to buy my own and want to mount a Burris TRS-25 to my mini via the Burris ruger to weaver base...

Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any help or advice! My blue/wood stock 581 series is currently set up with a 9-13" swivel mount bipod on a screw in stud on the forearm, Winchester quick adjust sling on Uncle Mikes swivels, and a Simmons Pro-Diamond 4x32 optic. Frankly, the scope leaves...

One complaint I've heard from multiple sources against the new Ruger Mini-30 Tactical is the apparent lack of tactical features, such as a pistol grip and collapsible stock. So I figured I'd play with this one a little bit and see how it turned out. Choate Machine & Tool sent me their new...

Most rifle owners seem to end up with a select few scopes a majority of owners like for a particular rifle or carbine. What has become the most popular/prefered scopes for Mini-14 owners?