AK47 or Mini 14

[Gunner]

I am trying to decide between a Getting a Ak47 Or a Mini 14. It will be used for varmint shooting and just shooting for fun. What do you guys recommend?

[theGinsue]

That's a tough question. If you already have a .223 AR, then you wouldn't need to carry another caliber of ammo if you got the mini.

Of course, AK's are a blast to shoot and are great for SHTF guns as they are so reliable.

[Colorado Osprey]

AK's although quite reliable are not known for their accuracy. It would be a poor choice for a varmint rifle.

Mini's of old were not as accurate as the newer ones. So if accuracy is a determining factor to use it for varmints, a new Mini-14 Target would be better than an older used Ranch. Although I do have confirmed prairie dog kills at 450 yards with an older mini Ranch.

What would be cool is if they would chamber one in 5.45x39 so you could have cheap ammo.

[Ridge]

Just remember, Ruger approved of the 1994 assault weapon ban, and provided funding to the politicians, on the agreement his firearms would be excluded from the ban list.

I'll never own a Ruger.

[Daniel_187]

Why not spend a little extra on an AR-15 and you can get one in 5.45x39 from S&W(to shoot cheap). AR mags are cheaper too. But this is just me, I had a Mini and really did not like it(hated the sights), it was and older ranch model from around 2002. In the end buy what you want.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Just remember, Ruger approved of the 1994 assault weapon ban, and provided funding to the politicians, on the agreement his firearms would be excluded from the ban list.

I'll never own a Ruger.

+1

[Ak47Ar15Glock26]

Ak for sure. No question. Even if it's a wasr10.

[DD977GM2]

This right here makes the choice easy for me. I refuse to ever buy anything Ruger has to offer, no matter how great it is.

Id opt for an AR for a bit more. Or get a Polish Tantel or any AK74 in 5.45x39. 1k rounds is $120 at AIM Surplus. They even have ARs in 5.45x39 and my buddy who has one definalty loves it. Good Luck with your decision

Just remember, Ruger approved of the 1994 assault weapon ban, and provided funding to the politicians, on the agreement his firearms would be excluded from the ban list.

I'll never own a Ruger.

[SNAFU]

Just remember, Ruger approved of the 1994 assault weapon ban, and provided funding to the politicians, on the agreement his firearms would be excluded from the ban list.

I'll never own a Ruger.

I was in the Corps back then. Bill Ruger helped to pass the CA ban.
His "ranch" rife was excluded,,by saying it was necessary for the Cattleman's Association,for coyote control.

The only Ruger I own is a Vaquero .44 mag,,given to me by my deceased father.

Find a good bolt rifle in .223,a Savage maybe,or even a .22mag

http://www.impactguns.com/store/011356174598.html

[Elhuero]

AK all the way