[Ron Y]

Does anyone else have a series 181 Mini-14? I know its an older model but I've never had a problem with it after 3 thousand rounds or so. Mostly reloads and never a malfunction with good magazines.

 

[cajungeo]

Hey Ron, It's nice to know my #196 mini will have a long, and healthy life. If you care to know the date of manuf of your mini, check out this link:
http://www.sportables.com/ruger_rifles.htm

 

[Ron Y]

Thanks for the info Cajungeo. From what I've read, the older Mini's seem to have fewer problems and is a capable alternate to an AR series rifle.

 

[carry-45]

Ron, I have a 181 series Mini that I am starting to accurize,with accessories and things talked about by cajungeo and some others.I was typically getting lousy groups at 100 yds. with std. ammo or reloads-didn't matter.Then I found this forum site and have started to turn around the gun,accuracy wise.Never had any reliability problems,though.Got that gun from a newspaper ad for $89.00 years ago,with 6 -20 rnd. mags and 200 rnds ammo.

 

[LgAnimalVet]

Series 182 is as close as I come, it is a great shooter though

 

[beav]

I have a series 181 mini with Ruger papers that says it was manufactured in 1977. I did buy an aftermarket scope mount and put a pinned muzzle break on it. I have never had any problems with it other than the set screw coming loose in the scope mount once. I don't shoot it much anymore because I purchased a new ss ranch model in spring 2001.

 

[cajungeo]

Hey Carry-45 for 89 bucks you got a real deal, and if those 6 mags were genuine Ruger mags, you got a deal of a lifetime

 

[Frag Viper]

i have a 181 series GB model. Blued finish.

It's the most reliable gun i own next to my 1911A1.

 

[carry-45]

hey cajungeo, Yea,I know I got a real deal-stole it from him,really. One of those "I need money for a divorce lawyer " deal. Felt sorry for the guy, but only for a minute-hee,hee. I know,I'm real bad ! And yes, they were Ruger mags all in those red/white cardboard sleeves Ruger used to put them in. (maybe they still do). But will spend some time and bucks to get it to shoot better,as I've read you and others have done.Hey-it's a challenge ! My blue was made in Oct. '79,and my s.s. was made in Oct. '80-what a co-incidence-huh ? First I'm going to build my M1A up from the receiver I just got today.That will be my labor of love. Had to sell my first M1A in MY divorce 13 years ago,and regretted it ever since. life in the big city,as they say. Also plan on a scope for the blue Mini. BILL:2guns: