Ok, I know what you're thinking. "Not another 5.56/.223 thread." You're in luck! This isn't that thread. I just picked up my new Mini 14 yesterday and noticed that the receiver is stamped "5.56 NATO." Is that usual? Everywhere I look I hear people's are stamped "cal .223"

I just picked up my new Mini 14 and noticed that the receiver was stamped 5.56 NATO. Is that usual? It seems like everywhere I look, everyone's is stamped .223.

I am new to this forum but not new to shooting. I am looking forward to reading some the info in these pages. I think I have some info to share too. I really enjoy taking accuracy to the distance. I love to learn more. My first post was trying to find a tool that someone was using on the...

At the range someone showed me a tool he called a STICKUP. It was really cool you could use it as a spacer for cleaning, inspection and maintenance on AR's. I have looked at cabelas, midwayusa, brownells and can't find anything about it. The guy told me it was a new product and could be...

I have for sale a brand new DPMS 3g1 upper receiver/barrel assembly. This is brand new, unfired, except at the factory. I am asking $782.32, no reasonable offer refused. DPMS 3g1 upper assembly in 5.56 NATO. Just add it to your lower. 18" Heavy Contour 416 Stainless Steel Teflon Coated...

I have a question for the experienced Mini-14 shooters. I just put a Trijicon 1.25-4x24 scope over the receiver on my SS 580 using the Ruger 1 inch rings. I was making arrangements to take it to the range today when my friend asked if it would get hit by the casings that are well known for...