Mini 14 for Home Defense?

[@PigskinPeete]

Oh I forgot to say how much I like your videos. I like genuine originality, and you have that in spades. Great content brother. Wish you nothing but success✌️

[@leverBoyluke]

Thank you my friend! I try to do my best on each video ♥️

[@hypervigilance1465]

the mini 14 is bad ass. I want one i'm in rural cali it's perfect.

[@leverBoyluke]

Agreed!

[@jpb1231000]

I LOVE REAL CALI PEOPLES!!! What area or county???

[@AndrewLiss]

Love miine, and I live in Massachusetts.

[@Hypocriticalx]

@@jpb1231000I’m in Santa Clara county just starting to get into guns. Our gun laws are a joke but this state is just too beautiful to leave. I’m currently saving to get a mini next month

[@jpb1231000]

Jack Elam was BAD ASS!!! as 'The Doctor or as the FLY GUY .....

[@redneckmini14]

The Mini 14 and Mini 30 both make excellent home defense rifles. I'd suggest some kind of varmint round with a ballistic tip or hollow point.

[@leverBoyluke]

Copy that thanks man!

[@trickyfoxx6941]

Its the gun that fought the FBI so nothing wrong with a mini 14 its been proven in combat

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Its wrong but right😆

[@bayouman1901]

😂😂

[@taylorjames1013]

So I'm not a mini 14 expert, I've been watching your videos to learn about them. I have a little experience with 556. Ruger lists the rifling as 1:9" RH, which is faster than bolt action varmint guns, but not as fast as an M4 or MK18. As a result, it's going to stabilize the middle range of 223/556 ammo best. Any 223/556 that isn't subsonic will stop a person inside 50 yards, with a 16 inch barrel your slowest loads are still over 2500 fps, and the faster stuff is up near the 3000 fps range. Keep in mind that these are wild generalizations. XM193 was mentioned in other comments, it's cheap, made to be durable with a heavy crimp on the bullet and primer, and tends to fragment at close range. 35-55 grain varmint loads are designed to dump as much energy as possible into a small animal target, and tend to disintegrate both themselves and the small animal, and they tend not to penetrate barriers well. I would be worried about stability with anything too light. Nosler Varmageddon is a 223 load, but it's available in a 55 gr load, and i would trust it to break up pretty well with just two layers of drywall, it's not safe to be in the next room, but it's safer than most other options. There's a video idea for you! How many layers of drywall does it take to stop various 223/556? Hornady Frontier is available in a 55gr 556 load, is much cheaper, but I don't know how well it fragments in drywall at close range, I've never tested it. Best of luck, let us know what you find out or decide on.

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks for the extensive comment brother! Pretty sure Paul Harrel has a dry wall penetration test video out there. I’ll be doing more test with this Mini 👍🏻

[@dustinpribble1546]

55g Vmax or any varmint round..... u could also get frangible ammo

[@leverBoyluke]

Copy that thanks!

[@dustinpribble1546]

@leverBoyluke u can get affordable 55g Vmax from AAC ammo through Palmetto State. Otherwise it'll be Hornaday and a little pricey.... other companies have a 55g Vmax load but not sure exactly who. I think AAC has another 55g ballistic tip round in the Sabre series ammo but idk how those run

[@lucion511]

There are reports from SOF/Special Forces units in the maritime regions that used MK255 RRLP (Reduced Ricochet 62 grain Frangible ammo) in their MK18s/CQBRs aboard ships. Apparently, with its almost non-existent recoil and that particular frangible round. It stops non-armored threats very quickly. Super weird, but heard it from Tier 1 and Tier 2 retired operators.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Kyle Defoor extolled the virtues of it many times.

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

I’m sure you did hear it from tier 1 operators. Did you also talk to Abraham Lincoln while on the moon?

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

@@T-SwiftsMaritalAid Defoor was absolutely a member of a Tier 1 unit.

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

@@rifleshooterchannel208 couple things here… 1) I have no idea who that is. 2) I never said Defor or whatever wasn’t. 3) I was never even talking to you

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

@@T-SwiftsMaritalAid You were criticizing the idea of it. And you also posted in a public open forum, you don’t need to have addressed something to me in order to illicit a reply.

[@EricDaMAJ]

The only beef I'd have with using a Mini-14 for home defense is it's hard to mount a flashlight on it. Flashlights are invaluable for identifying targets and possibly blinding them. Red dots can also be troublesome (though hardly impossible) to mount. Some types of .223 ammunition work very well indoors. Magazines are stupidly expensive and the cheap knockoff mags work horribly.

[@jpb1231000]

Pro mag MINI 14 work well 4 me... They make'm better now IMO

[@nicks2581]

Use an Amega Mini 14 scout rail. Mounts red dots great and has m-lock for lights. Looks great too.

[@jpb1231000]

@@nicks2581 been trying to make up my mind about Amega, Ultimak and now Samson 4 years.. Amega looks to have more rail length .... Do you run an optic or scope either one?

[@drifter9425]

I bought the picatiny rail that is see thru meaning I can see iron sights thru a hole and red dot on that I forgot the brand but it's got a cutout for ejecting

[@drifter9425]

@@nicks2581 I used to be good with Irons but now that I'm 61 with glasses off I see sights good and not target or visa versa Red dot for me at a young 61yrs old cures that issue greatly Just recently realized this so everything from pellet gun to 10/23 to Mini all trickecd out with Holosun HS503R Now I'm back to shooting as good as ever

[@michaelblankenship4250]

Hey man I'm glad I found your channel I definitely prefer the mini 14 as a everything rifle. Lean more towards a shotgun for immediately around the house and inside it. Great content. Keep it up. I didn't notice you didn't leave a video for us to follow at the end like you said. Too bad would love to see it

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks Michael!

[@HanGhost99]

I say heck yes for home defense! There's a Mini 30 for 695 at store i go to & I'm heavily tempted

[@notsosilentmajority1]

For that price don't be tempted..... GO GET IT!! Of course, make sure it's in safe condition, etc. but that is a good price for a Mini-30 nowadays. Good luck.

[@itwaslikeemptiness]

Do it

[@joelm6631]

Dont...they suck......jam nightmare

[@DavidAnderson-dz3ty]

What store? Cause yeah I dropped 1200 for not even the tactical version of mini 30 brand new I want a 223 rifle but it's just hard justify paying 1k for a mini 14 again when any entry level AR can be had for 600 or less

[@jeremiahjohnson9908]

Believe it or not Luke, the standard 55 gr. ball labeled the xm193 is a fragmenting round because it yaws and flies apart on impact. It does not have a penetrating core like the 62 gr. m855 does. It is also a fairly good hunting rd. as long as you use it with 16" or longer barrels and keep the range under 200 yds. as it needs velocity to maximize the yaw and fragmenting effect.

[@adammcallister9675]

Fmj is NOT good for hunting. Smh.

[@woodsghost9088]

5.56 FMJ is not good for for hunting? Tell that to the 4 deer and approx 20 raccoons I killed in 2023. M855 and M193 are fine. But M193 doesn't actually fragment as much as the internet would have you think. And M855 fragments more often than the internet would have you believe. But sure, if you want to use SP or HP, go for it. Good bullet designs in proper weights are fantastic.

[@rico989]

People forget before all these fancy hunting cartridges people used to hunt with fmj

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

@@adammcallister9675XM193, assuming you’re close enough to be in the proper velocity window (approx 150-175yd), has excellent terminal ballistics on par with even purpose designed soft point ammunition.

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

@@adammcallister9675 ok fudd

[@williampinner1893]

I love what you did to that mini 14. I have bought and sold 4 of them & I love that carbine. But for mag commonality, I sold my last one and bought an AR so my son and I could use the same mags in an emergency. Your set up is really cool looking. My last one was SS with a folding SS stock, stainless flash hider & stainless stabilizing strut. If I could afford it, I would get another one & set it up just like yours.

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks William! This is definitely my fav auto loading rifle 👍🏻

[@matthewstreeter8805]

The wink at the end got me rolling lol!!! Well done as always brother!

[@leverBoyluke]

Haha I’ll have to make that my signature exit move from now on 😉

[@rdintennessee702]

Hornady Critical Defense .223 FTX in either 55gr or 73gr. Specifically designed for personal defense. Immediate expansion, little to no over penetration. I live in a condo, so if I had to use my Mini 14 for home defense, those would be my choices. My “Fudd Gun” also has a Samson A-TM folder and pic rail. Set up with QD Scout scope, or QD Sig Romeo7, or just plain irons. But my first choice for home defense will always by my CZ D PCR with Winchester 115gr Silvertip HP. If it’s not on my hip, it’s near at hand.

[@leverBoyluke]

Copy that thanks man!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Hello, hunter, friend, fellow Fudd associate. We may not be as old as Fudd's are supposed to be but the Mini-14 and Mini-30 are some of my favorite firearms to shoot. I know the AR is more capable, more modular, cheaper, etc., but I still love my Mini's. I won't talk about why the A-Team stock is cool..... just because, that's why. Call me Elmer !! Hornady Black 62 grain 5.56 is a great home defense round with very good expansion..... If you can afford it, lol. Black Hills also makes some good .223/5.56 home defense rounds.

[@leverBoyluke]

Haha copy that my man appreciate you!

[@paultremblay2087]

And my 1968 Boot Camp prep for Vietnam, the drill sergeant used to yell at us if we called our rifle A Gun! Why do just about everybody today call a rifle a gun?

[@leverBoyluke]

It is a gun, but rifle is the type of gun it is.

[@romanespinosa4084]

New viewer, and now subscriber, but 77 grain tmk bullets break up pretty good too. Garand thumb did an excellent dry wall penetration test. My understanding is that anything that can put a hole in a person will at least go through 3 walls, even frange as it's meant to break on steel target. Shot placement is always key

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks man! I’ll be sure to give it a look!

[@VTPSTTU]

At this point in my life with health problems destroying my career and therefore my budget, I doubt that I'll ever own a Mini-14. I still think this would be a fun firearm to own. I think I once saw some forty-grain .223 rounds. I could see them being good for home defense because they should fall apart quickly and not penetrate too far beyond the attacker.

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that, thanks brother 👍🏻 Hopefully I can keep entertaing you with mine if you cant ever get one yourself.

[@maximoran9863]

The only issue I see with the Mini 14 is changing mags for the less experienced. Might forget about that angle you gotta insert it at in a stressful situation

[@drifter9425]

I've never owned an AR and you are correct when I first got the Mini I was kinda thinking man this takes fumbling with first few times I shot it but now it's second nature

[@rickbrown7287]

Yup, 2nd nature with training. AR guys complain about the rock-n-lock all the time. LOVE MY MINI! 🥰👍 techsight rear sight. ATI folding stock. Trigger finger mag release. Was planning a few things before I lost it in a boating accident. 😢

[@JMane3000]

For me personally I use fort Scott TUI 62 grain 556 NATO for Home defense, hunting and everything in between

[@paulkopacz5051]

Well, I may be biased because I hand load all of my own ammo but I would choose to load Ballistic tipped bullets such as Hornady V-Max or Nosler Varmageddon. I have also had very good accuracy with Hornady's soft point bullets. With that said (or typed) I haven't fired those in my Mini 14 which is an old 181 series. I have mostly fired Hornady 55 grain FMJ out of it so I need to test some of my Ballistic tipped bullets in it. I really like my Mini 14 and I honestly prefer the ergonomics of the traditional stock to my AR's. I still have yet to get the Accu-strut but I have done some other mods to tame the brass ejection and I replaced the rear sight with Tech sights and they have been very good. As long as I can hit a 12" steel plate at 120 yard with the Mini 14 I'm happy with it.

[@michaelfuller3477]

55 grain ball ammo is hands down the best choice. Upon impact, the bullet will yaw and the base of the bullet will fragment causing an explosive wound channel. The reason the Army had such poor performance in the middle east is that they switched to a 62 grain armor piercing round. The 62 grain bullet does not yaw and fragment and instead produces a narrow wound channel with minimum tissue damage. I am a big fan of the Mini 14 and have hunted with it for 30 years. Thanks for the video.

[@drifter9425]

What's ball ammo ? Is it the pointy tip solid copper with dove tail back end ?

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that Mike! Thanks for the info brother! The mini 14s are so awesome!

[@dalevanderlinden2954]

Grandthumb has a great video on bullets penetrating through drywall. V-mac 5.56 rounds Out of a 10 inch Barrel is best.

[@coltonowens2742]

Rifle in one shoulder, home defense cat on the other. No burglar stands a chance.

[@joelm6631]

The reason u own a mini (at least one of) is because they will eat anything ....so i dont worry too much abt. load....For hunters seeking home defense itll be a comfortable fit, far easier than the A.R... As a rule they arent gonna do the distance as easily as the AR... And they are much louder...but i have two...the composite stainless is a real nice gun.

[@leverBoyluke]

Yeah I feel so much more comfortable with the Mini in my hands opposed to an AR. And I have never had a malfunction of any kind through my mini 👍🏻

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

2:45. Winchester Ranger SinterFire Frangible, Fenix FR series, or Fiocchi Extrema. Those are all frangible rounds

[@leverBoyluke]

Hell yeah thanks brother!

[@bobbreit5244]

First vid of yours I've seen. Sub'd and liked. I love my mini and levers. Always looking for knowledge and new ideas.

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks man! I got plenty lever and Mini vids on the channel 👍🏻

[@Grarder]

Has anyone ever told you that you remind them of Link from Rhett and Link? Kind of a Link meets John Wick. I have never seen your channel before, this is the first I've stumbled upon it. Love the mini 14! Will definitely check out more of your videos.

[@cogburn1565]

Federal Premium 60gr. Nosler Partition,first soft point bullet recovered from a deer that did not explode and mushroomed perfectly.

[@leverBoyluke]

thanks brother!

[@gdmofo]

Hornady V-Max 55 grain or 60 grain

[@OutyMan]

Solid copper stuff like Fort Scott and Barnes 5.56/.223 does a lot of tumbling in tissue, and even has a rep for keyholing in a Mini 14. These are long and light(for size) bullets. For target shooting, this would be bad, but if low barrier penetration is the idea, shooting this stuff in the house, and not going through a lot of walls, these would probably be it.

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks brother!

[@OldManLife50s]

Lord Ripley made that video disappear above your booger picker. A 5.56 round, I do believe, regardless of type will fly thru drywall. On my mini14, I placed a piece of hogue rubber grip tape on the underside of the fore-end for the support hand. Provides some extra grip to pull that rifle into your shoulder.

[@roberthamlinjr9653]

Any soft point or ballistic tip round is great for self defense 55,62,77 grain is fine for that purpose.

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that, thanks brother 👍🏻

[@JustSumGuy01]

Also more rounds is never bad on tap so I would choose the most reliable 30 round mag for the Mini-14.

[@leverBoyluke]

30 is definitely a lot of rounds but I kinda prefer the 20 round mags bc they dont patrude as much.

[@JustSumGuy01]

@@leverBoyluke Sure but only if you are going REALLY prone and most situations, you aren't going even super prone. A 30 round mag in an AR isn't going to stick on too much for prone work

[@kdks7843]

I like the traditional look of the gun.

[@leverBoyluke]

Me too

[@zacharydalton8132]

Why does your mini look so badass? Did you stain the wood? Looks like you’ve got a barrel stabilizer which also is aesthetically pleasing but the color of your wood looks amazing.

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks brother! Thats the tactical carbine with 16 inch barrel but the wooden stock is something I found at my local gun show. Apparently it belonged on a older vintage Mini 14 but it works just fine on the newer models. Yes thats the Accu_strut stabilizer on the end. Cheers!

[@albertreade7607]

I’m here for Lord Ripley and the man bun lmao

[@DesertRat.45]

Hornaday Vmax ammo. It will fragment like crazy over fmj.

[@leverBoyluke]

Hell yeah thanks brother!

[@somlysom6315]

I like using Hornady defense round that has the orange or plastic tips

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that thanks man!

[@sissydreams7494]

Lord GODDESS Ripley is wonderful!!!

[@leverBoyluke]

Haha thanks! I will let her know!

[@justindillard1207]

Grab a few boxes of various bthp(boat tail hollow point) and run some groups. Whichever groups best. I have a few magazines of Hornady TAP 55 grn and a few 77 grn TAP. IMO otm(open tip match) rounds are kind of a gimmick over true hollow points. If you can source Speer Gold Dot riflen rounds those are just as trusted as their pistol rounds. Black hills is another combat proven option that's hard to source.

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that, thanks brother 👍🏻 I dont think Ive ever seem Gold Spear dot rifle rounds so ill keep an eye out for them.

[@RivinaR]

I love 55 grain soft points for plinking steel.

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that

[@ManuelPetrosi-es7rk]

I love your channel , from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@leverBoyluke]

Thank you Manuel! Greetings!

[@sorryociffer]

What length barrel is your mini in? Looks shorter than typical mini-14s...

[@leverBoyluke]

It’s a 16.5 inch. This is the tactical carbine version 👍🏻

[@AlfredFJones1776]

So THIS is what Seth Rollins does in his spare time.

[@leverBoyluke]

haha

[@Honorificable]

I like your mini 14 setup, but i think that a heavier barrel would look even cooler!

[@leverBoyluke]

Maybe so!

[@itwaslikeemptiness]

I just thought that maybe frangible ammo will stop quickly after impact with anything, but there is a trade-off

[@leverBoyluke]

copy that

[@MontesMilesSLV]

I Smashed the shit out of the subscribe button excellent video and I love when people think outside the box!

[@leverBoyluke]

Haha awesome brother welcome aboard!

[@walterlewis7988]

62 grain speer gold dot is my choice.

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that, thanks brother 👍🏻

[@Herbymac0811]

Anyone know where I can get 20 round BOX mags for the Mini14????

[@leverBoyluke]

I get most of my ammo from Sports Academy

[@JustSumGuy01]

There are several soft points made by reputable companies. Of course, who you are defending against matters with ammo types. Are you expecting people with body armor? Then soft points that favor expansion and fragmentation might not be the best but of course, rarely anything think about shooting below the belt where there is no armor.

[@leverBoyluke]

Yeah I got you. Im not expecting body armor but I can never truly say for sure that I wont encounter any lol

[@JustSumGuy01]

@@leverBoyluke Well you can't tourniquet a taint so hitting belong the belt will stop him

[@anrati21]

Where'd you get the sheath for your knife?

[@leverBoyluke]

@@anrati21 it came with the knife. Got links in description 👍🏻

[@anrati21]

Nevermind - found the video you made for your knives!

[@jayd655]

Speer gold dot 62 grain soft points.

[@leverBoyluke]

Copy that thanks!

[@af22raptor23503]

Normally for 5.56x45NATO weapons I would recommend IWI 77gr OTM ammo but since the Mini-14 uses 1/9 Barrel Twist the Federal 62gr Fusion Ammo which is basically the civilian version of the FBI HRT 5.56x45 Assaulter Team M4 ammo that they use. The Fusion uses a Bonded Soft point projectile that is pre-programed to MUSHROOM upon hitting Soft Tissue and will NOT OVER Penetrate. I own several AR15 in 5.56 from 11.5 inch to 24 inch barrels plus everything in between. My weapon of choice is a Mid-Length 16 inch HBAR with F Mark front sight flat top upper with a Midwest Free Floating Picatinny Handguard and a Lower Receiver with Aero LKP, LaRue 2 stage Trigger and Mil-Spec Buffer tube with Magpul ALS Stock and Rubber coated MOE pistol grip. Olight Odin Green Laser/Light unit on a Haley Strategic 1913 Off Set mount, XS Sights Mil-Spec Tritium front sight an Troy Battle Rear Sight. I have owned a Ruger Mini-30 since the Early 1990s and I recently upgraded the Stock from the Tapco Telescopic Stock to the Samson Industries A-Team Folding Stock with Ultimak.

[@leverBoyluke]

Thank you very much for all that info brother! I have a mini 30 on my list of future guns to get 👍🏻

[@af22raptor23503]

@@leverBoyluke The mini-30 is an awesome weapon specially for home defense when loaded with 125gr Ballistic Tip ammo and now that Ruger makes a factory 20 rd magazine it is even better. When I first got the Mini-30 I purchased a few USA Magazines 30rd Mags which were basically AK47 mags that had the Ruger type lockup system on them but then the Brady Bill Assault Weapons Ban was passed and went into effect which made the magazines prices go thru the roof originally the mags were 30-40 dollars per but after the bill was passed 120-150 per mag. I had 6 and someone decided to steal them out of my Jeep during a Match back in 1995 but it took till 2011 when CDNN imported a bunch of South Korean Steel Mags that actually worked GREAT because they were made for the South Korean Police that used the Mini-30 so I purchased bunch of them. Then finally after Bill Ruger Jr. passing Ruger released a 20 round Factory Mag because Bill Ruger did not want Civilians having high Capacity Mags something his father was totally against!

[@anthonys8947]

We need another one of them videos. You've been recording inside lately. Cold outside? Anyway, almost 50k!

[@leverBoyluke]

Lots of Mini content on the way! Yes it was

[@Justin-rq6kf]

Mini 14 gets the bad wrap of a "fudd gun" as it's the only 5.56 detachable mag fed rifle fudds seem to show interest in

[@adammcallister9675]

It’s a decent gun. But it costs way too much money today. And then the mags. Ruger should figure out how to make it cheaper and take STANAG mags.

[@vinceruland9236]

I probably wouldn't buy a new one today. However, when I bought mine years ago, it wasn't too expensive and at the same, AR's were the same or more due to the Obama panic era.

[@nicks2581]

I wouldn't say way to much money. Most flat top ARs with a quality trigger and cold hammer forged barrel are going to be about the same cost as the mini-14 and then you still need to buy iron sights. The mini-14 comes with a cold hammer forged barrel, an excellent trigger, and irons out of the box. The Ruger mags are costly though.

[@drifter9425]

​@@nicks2581 As well as Ruger lifetime warranty Which you probably won't need because it may be the toughest gun action out there

[@whomagoose6897]

The only problem with the Mini 14 is the proprietary magazines. I wish there was a STANAG conversion kit so you can use NATO standard magazines.

[@drifter9425]

Not a problem just buy a dozen Gotta pay to play

[@leverBoyluke]

Yeah getting those pricey factory magazines is really the only con I see with the mini 14s. But then again I only buy factory mags for all my guns, with the exception of my AR.

[@ryantran7539]

What sling is that on the mini14 ?

[@leverBoyluke]

I got it from Bass Pro but I found some others that look exactly like it on Amazon. just check my links in description 👍🏻

[@Right-2-Bear-Arms]

What model mini 14 is that? it looks better than the traditional mini 14. did you custom build it to look like that or did you buy it like that. Looks really cool like a smaller m14

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks brother! This is the Tactical Carbine 5.56 Nato version. I swapped out the stock with this old school vintage one. And I added a Accu Strut to the end of barrel for stabilizing shots.

[@aaustria3716]

i was thinking soft points would work well. the mini rules.

[@leverBoyluke]

I need to get some 👍🏻

[@chriskirsten8221]

I like the MINI-30 better, but unfortunatley those only take Ruger mags and they are pricey

[@joelm6631]

And they suck, unless u like jamming nightmares....

[@johnburnett5377]

More importantly, is that an after-market barrel you have on your Mini?

[@chrissmalley83]

It looks like a factory 16 inch "tactical" barrel, with an Accu-strut.

[@leverBoyluke]

Factory barrel just shoter 16 inch

[@smileydog5941]

Where’d you get the gloves?

[@leverBoyluke]

Got you a link in the description 👍🏻

[@joshklaver47]

The SKS is also a good option.

[@BertShackleford]

All this nonsense about the inaccuracy of the Mini-14. I spent the majority of my youth on the One Thousand Yard Range at Ben Avery Shooting Facility behind the entire M1 family of rifles. The Mini-14 along with its predecessors and counterparts is _more_ than capable of precision accuracy. It was my preferred rifle platform (along with the M1A) until it was matched (but not surpassed) by my first AR acquisition. Now before everyone goes bonkers over the M1A name drop. May I remind you [the viewer] that the Camp Perry Matches disagree with your assessment on the accuracy or lack thereof, regarding the M1A. [End of discussion] In fact, people often ask me what is my favorite gun. To which I reply with a quote: _"I've always been asked, 'What is my favorite car?' and I've always said 'The next one.'"_ *~Carroll Shelby* Stay classy my friends.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Speer gold dot

[@leverBoyluke]

copy that thanks

[@Rambocop9]

mini 14 is a US made sks, change my mind

[@leverBoyluke]

Haha I wont try

[@Cobretti2014]

Hornady TAP

[@leverBoyluke]

@@Cobretti2014 Roger that thanks!

[@loganwykstra7922]

This guy is a chad so he could use anything for HD no issue.

[@leverBoyluke]

I can’t keep up, what does “Chad” mean?

[@craigrichardson4641]

Heck yhea mini 14 for home defense and the ar 15 and a 12 gauge pump.

[@w0t3rdog]

I like wood. (ha ha) and I dont need forgrips, flashlights, bipods, spare optics etc so I dont need the modularity of an AR

[@leverBoyluke]

Honestly, I dont either. Right there with you

[@julian9898]

Lol you choose the mini-14 because it’s sexy as hell and it matches the gloves 😂😂😂

[@leverBoyluke]

You got me 😅

[@JosephDeLuna-yj8vg]

I Think So. However I'd It In 30 Cal! ( Russian Cal)

[@ethan5610]

Lehigh controlled chaos rounds

[@leverBoyluke]

Copy!

[@zj8374]

Which model is that?

[@leverBoyluke]

The Tactical carbine 5.56 Nato version

[@zj8374]

Thank you!

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

Cover all the bases! Multiple everythings everywhere. (Not suitable for children)

[@leverBoyluke]

Right lol

[@craigrichardson4641]

F the neighbors im using green tips.

[@tyroneball269]

Mini 14 is allowed in the city

[@Keep_it_punchy]

I’m sorry it’s off topic but you look like a Greek god 😭🤪 like you are a beautiful person🤪

[@leverBoyluke]

You win the best comment award 🥰 Thank you

[@Keep_it_punchy]

@@leverBoyluke 🤠 yeehaw

[@rickbrown7287]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@r80rt88]

Mini 14's are great, I love them. Mini 30's are better.

[@leverBoyluke]

The Mini 30 is definitely in my future

[@r80rt88]

It's the perfect cartridge and carbine combo. You'll love it.

[@leverBoyluke]

@@r80rt88 I got the Ruger ranch Gen 2 in 7.62x39 and already took 2 deer with it 👍🏻

[@r80rt88]

@@leverBoyluke OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!

[@kalonjones8474]

Never had to use my Mimi 14 for home defense. However in the dense underbrush of prince of wales island . Off the self soft point ammo was highly effective at close range on Sitka black tail.

[@user-kw9tb6nj4w]

No rifles indoors. Revolvers or a shotgun.

[@leverBoyluke]

@@user-kw9tb6nj4w Is it bc of the loud sound or another reason?

[@user-kw9tb6nj4w]

Over penatrationin

[@user-kw9tb6nj4w]

Yes. Over penatration ..

[@leverBoyluke]

@@user-kw9tb6nj4w Gotcha

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leverBoyluke]

You're welcome brother!

[@bertroost1675]

Can it kill? Yes. Question answered.

[@leverBoyluke]

oh. yeah lol

[@user-kw9tb6nj4w]

Have you ever been in a gunfight? Have you ever been shot?

[@leverBoyluke]

No sir I have not.

[@user-kw9tb6nj4w]

@leverBoyluke have you been in a real fistfight! ?

[@leverBoyluke]

@@user-kw9tb6nj4w Yes I have. Me and my older brother would try to hand stomp each other a lot Lol

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

Frangible ammo best

[@leverBoyluke]

Roger that 👍🏻

[@diegorangel3647]

That is a cooler gun

[@ericvonp]

I bet you work as a performer at Medieval Times….

[@leverBoyluke]

@@ericvonp 😂 best comment! I’d love to visit that place one day

[@Dwuudz]

BTHP

[@pbj8933]

Your fucking rad. From what I hear critical defense is great for what your looking for buuuttt... . ... I have not personally tested this so be aware of that

[@leverBoyluke]

Thanks brother! I’ll check it out!

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

Vmax

[@TriZaba]

Based & Poggers

[@codyworley5623]

How dare you sir?? Oh my gosh i can't believe this video!! What gives you the right to go around looking all handsome and sh!t?

[@leverBoyluke]

🤣 can’t help it!

[@user-kw9tb6nj4w]

Elmer Fudd...

[@leverBoyluke]

@@user-kw9tb6nj4w 😅

[@gunzablazin01]

The Mini-14 is an ok rifle. Its biggest detractors are the accuracy it's capable of and how much the rifle and its proprietary magazines cost. The biggest reason it's still around is because of restricted states. I bought a Mini-14 used in 2009 when I still lived in California, but it was a newer production 580 series that had the fixes from Ruger's retooling. The rifle with a magnified optic never really shot better than 4-5 MOA with FMJs and was still 2-3 with match ammo. The bore was in excellent condition. I bought my first AR15 (an early PSA with FN CHF barrel) in 2011 and was pretty surprised what it could do vs the mini. 2-3 MOA with FMJs and about 1 with match ammo. While not terrible, it was not impressive. The gun also hates anything that is not a Ruger magazine, which are a little pricey. That being said the gun has always run like a champ with factory mags and hitting man sized targets out to 300 yards is very doable. I've never taken it out to hunt anything.

[@harrisonbuck2749]

Video has 5.56 k views

[@leverBoyluke]

Irony!

[@williamperry01]

it's called 12 gauge....

[@leverBoyluke]

Ha! who says I dont have one of those as well 😉

[@williamperry01]

​@leverBoyluke , I've SEEN your shootin with that Mini!!! Yer BEST OFF with a 12 GAUGE!!!..LOL....and I shoot about the same with mine as you!!! I do have one set up exactly like yours though!!! But I can't tell if you got an adjustable gas block or not, let's say other than THAT, I got an exact duplicate of that Mini...AND it's my ONLY 5.56!!!! LOL...And yeah, I don't dig the Fudd thing either, but I've learned to live with the moniker!!!! LOL....Also, you like the folder for it?!? I have one on mine right now, but ain't shot it yet, I seem to remember a vid with you havin one, or am I a dreamer on that??? It's hard to tell if I like that over the original stock...I'm beginning to think I dig the original more....

[@leverBoyluke]

@@williamperry01 HAH! Ill tell you its not an adjustable gas block but a Accu Strut for stabilizing the barrel. Not sure how much good its doing but it has a great look and adds a little weight to the front to tame that light 223 recoil. Your setup sounds awesome!

[@williamperry01]

@@leverBoyluke , I do like it!!! MUCH better than an AR...Though I got one in .308...

[@leverBoyluke]

@@williamperry01 Hell yeah

[@streetsweepsonic1360]

Slow and heavy

[@danielhess39]

Frangible