180 series mini-14

[Eddie]

What are your thoughts on mini-14's in the 180 series? Valuable collectables? Junk? Should they be locked away as a unique collector's item or fired until they fall apart?

 

[dave29]

They aren't collectible or junk, for that matter.

Just a good Semi-auto rifle.

 

[jim b]

Like Dave said. Neither junk or collectors, just great shooter. Good luck trying to fire one untill it falls apart. They will last forever.

 

[Dyerbill]

I have a 196 model and it is my first shtf rifle. I do not understand the bad rapping of mini-14 rifles.....

 

[Tirador]

I have a 186, and can't shoot it enough! With around a little over $100 in work these can shoot 1" @100yrds. Trigger work, reduced gas bushing,reduced recoil spring,and barrel stabelizer.Also changed the stock over to an API Strikeforce for anouther $89 just because it looked TACTICOOL W/BSA Stelth side focus wheel scope.

 

[kwmkoester]

What is a reasonable price to pay for a Mini-14, in good to great condition?

 

[g+16]

Damn fine rifles, have a mini-14 and 30, just wish the price of ammo would come down

 

[luvall]

I too would like to know a reasonable price on a used mini 14. Any help out there?

 

[chrissmallwood]

The only issue you will have with a 180 series mini is that Ruger no longer services or has parts for them only the newer versions. Other than that they are a handy well handling rifle that should serve you well.