The Mini-30 is a great gun, but they should have designed the rifle
so it could function with the lacquered steel case ammo and the .310
bullet instead of the .308 bullet. This is the very reason I went
with my SKS verses the Ruger in 7.62x39.

As far as the AK goes, well it is a fun gun to shoot but my SKS's are
more accurate than any AK I have every fired, they just dont look as
cool as the AK.

I had a Mini-14 about 15 years ago and enjoyed it a lot, but the
front sight is annoying since its so LARGE. Another thing with the
Mini-14, the barrel is so thin that it heats up fast and accuracy
goes to crap really fast, at least it did in my rifle. Steel cased
laquered ammo is still a no-no in the Mini-14, close tolerences and
gumming will lead to function problems.

The AR would be a great choice if you can afford it. It will be your
best bet for a varmit class rifle. Just dont try an use it to deer
hunt with, bullet is just too small and fragile for ethical, clean
kills on deer. Some people have no problems with the import laqered
steel case ammo in the AR, but like the Ruger it is designed with
close tolerences and unless well maintained while using the cheap
ammo it to will begin to have problems.

Well, thats my honest opinion, precise and to the point.

terrianx

--- In Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com, Matt Garrick
<charcoalburner777@y...> wrote:
>
>
> Wild Bill <ALLAMERICANARC@p...> wrote:
> Most all of what JA Freeman said...........
>
> Plus..................the AK trigger/FCG is easier to tweak, IMO.
>
> Or, if you're afraid you'll go too far and goof it up, Power
> Custom makes a super cool, fully adjustable FCG that be adjusted
> to your individual preferences, and if you have gone 'too far'
> with one adjustment, you can dial it back.
>
> Highly recommended.
>
>
>
>
> WB
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>
>
> AAAAAHHHHHH!
>
>
>
> More of what I joined this group for, information! More
information, less porn and flaming please.
>
> I would like to hear more from other AK and SKS owners on the pros
and cons of each gun. I'm considering trading my Ruger Mini 30 in on
another rifle. The contenders are AK47, Mini 14, or AR15. Opinions
are wanted from all, particularly those who can be rational and
control their temper without blowing their top.{SNIP}.
>
>
>
> BTW, I'm trading the 30 in because of the whole surplus ammo/must
use commercial ammo .308 diameter deal. I like my cheap surplus ammo,
thank you.
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