[mwood]

Took the Mini out yesterday to Burro Canyon for the first time since getting it back from the factory for the rear sight repair. I ran 100 rounds of .223 and 80 of 5.56 without any failures of any kind. You all might recall I had the fail to eject problem and had sent it back to Ruger for a broken ejector. I then sent it back for the rear sight which they missed the first time.
I had some problems at first with it shooting low and adjusting the rear sight down instead of up to try to correct it. Just couldn't wrap my head around the concept of how to adjust for elevation:wacko:, but once I got it right it was on target. I'm very happy now with how it cycles and I love how it handles. I am going to replace the rear sight though, I don't like how it adjusts.
My buddy was shooting his M1A in .308 with a rear peep sight and was shooting 1" groups at 100 yards. He hit a clay pigeon at 200+ yards on the back berm in one try. That is an impressive shot with any open sight gun!

 

[wxl]

Glad you got all the issues corrected. I had the same problem with the rear sight on my 582, had to crank it all the way to the left. Instead of sending it back to the factory, I picked up a Tech Sight. It had more adjustment and has click adjustments for elevation and windage without any tools. Works well with the factory front sight.

 

[whofarted]

How busy has Burro been? Before this shortage happened I have had times where I was put on a list for a table. I assume its not as busy.

 

[mwood]

This was sat morning and there was no wait, plenty of people but no wait.

 

[Alaskafe]

Many years ago my buddy and I were at the range firing a rifle I had bought from him. He watched me scratching my head while looking at the rear sight and he leaned in and simply said FORS. I looked up in confusion and he explained it this way. Front = Opposite, Rear = Same.

Now I only screw it up occasionally.

 

[RohaWaha]

I recently purchased and installed the Tech Sight also for my 186 series mini and I think it has a much better sight picture. The install was a little tricky because you must hold the sights two spring plungers down while inserting the retention screw/bolt. It was well worth it. I also installed a thinner Choate front sight ,and that realy helped my groups. The most helpful thing with Iron sights " for me " was reviewing my Marine Training 1. proper sight alignment " front post dead center of circle every time,even distance each side" 2. Proper sight picture " front sight post placed exactly the same position of target
each time. 3 Proper breathing : two fairly deep breaths then on the third breath let it half way out and squeeze. 4 Pad of trigger finger same position every time. It take practice but it really helps. If you sight in like this , you will know the rifle can do its part
if you do yours. Thanks for taking me back !

 

[chill1955]

Many years ago my buddy and I were at the range firing a rifle I had bought from him. He watched me scratching my head while looking at the rear sight and he leaned in and simply said FORS. I looked up in confusion and he explained it this way. Front = Opposite, Rear = Same.

Now I only screw it up occasionally.

I went out with a friend and I set up my bench and lasered a target at 50 yds to start. I spotted and he shot, and he shot , and he shot, trying to sight in his new Leupold. I stepped over there and looked at this big "L" with the usual arrow on the top turret. Needless to say we laughed, me maybe a little harder than he did. Spun it around and then he goter dun. Nice acronym!

 

[chill1955]

Took the Mini out yesterday to Burro Canyon for the first time since getting it back from the factory for the rear sight repair. I ran 100 rounds of .223 and 80 of 5.56 without any failures of any kind. You all might recall I had the fail to eject problem and had sent it back to Ruger for a broken ejector. I then sent it back for the rear sight which they missed the first time.
I had some problems at first with it shooting low and adjusting the rear sight down instead of up to try to correct it. Just couldn't wrap my head around the concept of how to adjust for elevation:wacko:, but once I got it right it was on target. I'm very happy now with how it cycles and I love how it handles. I am going to replace the rear sight though, I don't like how it adjusts.
My buddy was shooting his M1A in .308 with a rear peep sight and was shooting 1" groups at 100 yards. He hit a clay pigeon at 200+ yards on the back berm in one try. That is an impressive shot with any open sight gun!

How was the mini for accuracy? Glad you got it fixed!

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

Good report and enjoy readin the posts connected to.
always something to learn. different ammo makes may have a big influence with grouping