Codger's Mini's
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Thats gotta be about the coolest looking Mini I've seen Codger. The pistolgrip on the Mini just doesn't look quite right to me, but yours looks tactical and still classically styled.
The muzzleblast must be fairly loud though, as well as flash? It looks like you chopped the barrel to the legal minimum and welded the brake on for a total of 16 inches?
The muzzleblast must be fairly loud though, as well as flash? It looks like you chopped the barrel to the legal minimum and welded the brake on for a total of 16 inches?
Hey Codger, you deserve to have that beauty on your own thread, if you have more, and would like to attach them to YOUR thread, please do so, we would like to see them all!! I like that scope, what is it? Also is that front sight a winged site? If so where did you get it? Very nice rifle!!!
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Bam Bam:
Thanks for the kudos. You're right on the barrel, it's about 16.25" OAL. Muzzle blast isn't bad for the shooter and no one's complained at the range so far. Probably would be pretty bright in low light...
cajungeo:
The "scope" is an Aimpoint Comp ML or M68 (Army) with a 3 MOA dot. It's a perfect match for the shortened Mini, fast and rugged. An improved version of the Aimpoints used by the SF Snipers in Black Hawk Down.
I'll try to post some other photos tonight...
Thanks for the kudos. You're right on the barrel, it's about 16.25" OAL. Muzzle blast isn't bad for the shooter and no one's complained at the range so far. Probably would be pretty bright in low light...
cajungeo:
The "scope" is an Aimpoint Comp ML or M68 (Army) with a 3 MOA dot. It's a perfect match for the shortened Mini, fast and rugged. An improved version of the Aimpoints used by the SF Snipers in Black Hawk Down.
I'll try to post some other photos tonight...
Thanks for info codger
Found mount http://armson1.site.yahoo.net/maxdutymini14.html
What did you think of Armson OEG sight (no batteries) ??? dot size if you know or just fiber optic?
Thanks again for info.
Found mount http://armson1.site.yahoo.net/maxdutymini14.html
What did you think of Armson OEG sight (no batteries) ??? dot size if you know or just fiber optic?
Thanks again for info.
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Personally, I was underwhelmed by the OEG. Although I've used dot sights since the 1st Aimpoint came out (80's?) and even shot a few jackrabbits with a Singlepoint (very similar to the OEG) equipped AR180, I could not get the Armson OEG to work for me. The dot was too large, and very dim except in bright sunlight. It is ruggedly made, but didn't allow precision shooting.
Some prople have sworn by them, but for me, it didn't work out...
Some prople have sworn by them, but for me, it didn't work out...
Codger, If I could choose only one of your rifles---I couldn't. Now I see why you have 2 mini's. One suited for each purpose.
How can you attach such a large detailed photo? Your Jpeg is 640x 479 pixels. It would only let me attach a photo about 1/2 that size? Can you give us some pointers?
How can you attach such a large detailed photo? Your Jpeg is 640x 479 pixels. It would only let me attach a photo about 1/2 that size? Can you give us some pointers?
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Blitzcell:
If you're referring to what I call the CQB (Close Quarter Battle) Mini, the muzzle brake started out as a Choate flash hider/front sight and I had my "Smith" cut-off the flash hider and replace it with a muzzle brake. Out here in Kalifornia, flash hiders are verboten.
The "scope" is a Aimpoint Comp ML with 3 MOA dot. Really a slick little optic. I saw a some photos showing the US Special Forces bodyguards who stopped the assassination attempt in Afghanistan had them on their trick M4 weapons... I bought it on ebay for a good price, but you won't find them very cheap.
I've been using Bain & Davis (San Gabriel, CA) as one of my gunsmiths for about 30 years, but shortening a barrel is a simple job for any competent gunsmith.
If you're referring to what I call the CQB (Close Quarter Battle) Mini, the muzzle brake started out as a Choate flash hider/front sight and I had my "Smith" cut-off the flash hider and replace it with a muzzle brake. Out here in Kalifornia, flash hiders are verboten.
The "scope" is a Aimpoint Comp ML with 3 MOA dot. Really a slick little optic. I saw a some photos showing the US Special Forces bodyguards who stopped the assassination attempt in Afghanistan had them on their trick M4 weapons... I bought it on ebay for a good price, but you won't find them very cheap.
I've been using Bain & Davis (San Gabriel, CA) as one of my gunsmiths for about 30 years, but shortening a barrel is a simple job for any competent gunsmith.
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Here's a link to Brownell's:
http://www.brownells.com/Product/index.asp
Select Choate as the manufacturer
Mini-14 as the product
Hit search button...
Good luck.
http://www.brownells.com/Product/index.asp
Select Choate as the manufacturer
Mini-14 as the product
Hit search button...
Good luck.
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codger,
I noticed there aren't any front sights on the last mini, but you custom made a scope mount for functional iron sights on your first mini.
Which option works best? Are you range shooting with both? Did you take either one hunting? And were you hunting 4-legged creatures or other?
KC
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I noticed there aren't any front sights on the last mini, but you custom made a scope mount for functional iron sights on your first mini.
Which option works best? Are you range shooting with both? Did you take either one hunting? And were you hunting 4-legged creatures or other?
KC
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Kalifornia Citizen:
Actually the Shilen-barreled mini has a AC556 front sight/upper gas block, that allows iron sight use if the scope is removed (QR Leupold rings). When this was my only mini, I envisioned the iron sights as a backup in case the scope was damaged in a defensive scenario. But the weight of the "bull" barrel isn't a lot of fun to hump hills rabbit hunting, so know it's primariy for coyote hunting and target shooting.
The shortened Aimpoint Comp mini, is great for carry use (rabbit hunting, etc.) and plinking...
As a fellow Kalifornian, you know how hard it is to stay legal. In the old days I had an AR180 that served both roles beautifully.
Actually the Shilen-barreled mini has a AC556 front sight/upper gas block, that allows iron sight use if the scope is removed (QR Leupold rings). When this was my only mini, I envisioned the iron sights as a backup in case the scope was damaged in a defensive scenario. But the weight of the "bull" barrel isn't a lot of fun to hump hills rabbit hunting, so know it's primariy for coyote hunting and target shooting.
The shortened Aimpoint Comp mini, is great for carry use (rabbit hunting, etc.) and plinking...
As a fellow Kalifornian, you know how hard it is to stay legal. In the old days I had an AR180 that served both roles beautifully.
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Yowza. I have a heavy barrel rifle that needs a front and rear sight. That gas block front sight is giving me ideas. Now I know enough to be dangerous!
KC
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