#338379 - 08/12/07 09:19 PM
AR 15 OR MINI 14
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RUBLINE
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Looking at a semi auto in .223 for dual purpose coyote/deer(close range). Decided on a mini 14 or an inexpensive AR. I do like the feel of the mini 14.
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#338479 - 08/12/07 09:40 PM
Re: AR 15 OR MINI 14
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AR-15's hands down.
The newer accurized Mini's are ok but the rest arent worth the time IMO.
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#338522 - 08/12/07 09:53 PM
Re: AR 15 OR MINI 14
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hoyt37172
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ar without a doubt i think they are more accurate.
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#338706 - 08/13/07 04:50 AM
Re: AR 15 OR MINI 14
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#338753 - 08/13/07 06:25 AM
Re: AR 15 OR MINI 14
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Thunderroost
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no contest for me...AR
a few reasons
1) easy availability of hi capacity magazines
2) much better reputation for accuracy than the mini-14
3) like the 1911, tons of makers, tons of spare parts
4) it looks way cooler
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#338854 - 08/13/07 07:37 AM
Re: AR 15 OR MINI 14
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AR, Thunderroost said it best.
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#338942 - 08/13/07 08:39 AM
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Mini 14 are nice handy rifles but they lose out in the accuracy department if you plan anything over about a hundred yards.
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#339077 - 08/13/07 10:15 AM
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No question...... AR
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#339723 - 08/13/07 06:16 PM
Re: AR 15 OR MINI 14
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Had both and while the Mini14's are fun, the AR's offer different upper options in multiple calibers and like the other guys said, much more accurate. Spend the extra $100 if you can and get a match trigger if you plan on hunting with it.
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#340393 - 08/13/07 10:13 PM
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remke
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double Ditto
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#340680 - 08/14/07 06:52 AM
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Tater
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AR i would look at a 6.8 SPC should be good on deer and out right deadly on varmints.
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#340816 - 08/14/07 08:35 AM
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Big write up last month in Outdoor Life about the rising popularity of the so called "black guns". Looks like AR's will be the gun of choice for some.
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#341896 - 08/14/07 03:31 PM
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I have some 70gr Barnes TSX's loaded for doe season. It want take the place of my 300wsm, but it will be an option for surgical shots on does and varmints.
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