[skyhawk30]

Is there a red dot that will mount on the existing mounts without adding a rail? If not what is the best and easiest way to mount a rail for red dot. I have a composite stock, not tactical

 

[Stebo]

The least expensive and easiest way I've found is with a Millett SP1 mounted with the supplied factory 1" medium rings. That cost somewhere around $70. There are a few other 1" and 30mm ring mount options around also.

I don't have the Millet mounted now, replaced it with a 3-9x scope, but it worked ok and I finally had the rings tight after a couple trips to the range.

 

[glenwatkins]

Scopes - rifle scopes, handgun scopes, hunting scopes by Burris Optics
410332 Mount - Ruger rifles, Super Redhawk, Super Blackhawk Hunter

 

[wxl]

GG&G makes a pretty good rail for the Mini, but it's $50. Don't get the low profile unless you get a micro red dot specifically designed to fit it.

http://www.gggaz.com/ruger-mini-14-ranch-rifle-scope-mounts.html

 

[Pacific_division]

Aimpoint 9000sc. I have one and while its a bit heavy it is a good solid unit I have had zero problems with.

 

[qcarr]

Jack Weigand also makes a great rail that is a little shorter than GG&G's:

Ruger Mini 14 Scope Mount Weaver Picatinny

It works great for any scope you want to use.

 

[COBrien]

Is there a red dot that will mount on the existing mounts without adding a rail? If not what is the best and easiest way to mount a rail for red dot. I have a composite stock, not tactical

Any red dot with a 1" tube will/should work in your Ruger-supplied rings. Ultradot makes a pretty good unit.

 

[edlacy]

Any red dot with a 1" tube will/should work in your Ruger-supplied rings. Ultradot makes a pretty good unit.

Or get a set of 30mm rings from Ruger.

 

[COBrien]

Or get a set of 30mm rings from Ruger.

True.

 

[qcarr]

skyhawk30: how did you end up mounting your red dot?

 

[skyhawk30]

Red dot

I have not mounted yet. Still looking at units to try and find one that I like. I will end up using either the factory 1" or getting 30mm rings. Still debating sticking with the irons until I am comfortable shooting it that way.