AR 15 OR MINI 14

[RUBLINE]

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.

 

[.444 Marlin]

AR-15's hands down.

The newer accurized Mini's are ok but the rest arent worth the time IMO.

 

[paincave_2000]

AR

 

[Thunderroost]

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

 

[Kimberman]

AR, Thunderroost said it best.

 

[Whelen Man]

Mini 14 are nice handy rifles but they lose out in the accuracy department if you plan anything over about a hundred yards.

 

[Sako]

No question...... AR

 

[Cull Buck Hunter]

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.

 

[remke]

No question...... AR

ditto

double Ditto

 

[Tater]

AR i would look at a 6.8 SPC should be good on deer and out right deadly on varmints.

 

[Team Browning]

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.

 

[Cull Buck Hunter]

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.