Ruger Mini-14 Review

My thoughts on this piece of hardware's pros & cons.
• Mark Passio - The Cult...

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

If you don't like me advocating freedom/personal ownership, or my style. DON"T WATCH IT. Grow up, & make your own videos. Nobody desires your king shit wisdom. This is me. Don't like it? Lick my bag. FREEEEEEDOM.

[@stringfellowbalk2654]

That dude from Dawson's Creek really went full Bass Pro Shop.

[@alexrain1188]

It was my first rifle and it is still there. Love the old school feel of the Mini-14.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

I'm a big fan of the Mini 14 too. I have owned them since the 80's. I own AR's and they are good, but I'll take a Mini any day! I run a Ultimak rail with a Holosun 503 with the circle dot reticle. That rifle hits what I aim at all day long! Great video!

[@frankmunoz2147]

I sold my AR 15 and bought my Mini-14 580 series. I added a Mo-Reaper Muzzle Break, SOCOM Accu-Strut, Choate stock and hand guard. I love the Mini-14 over the AR because there is no blow back into my face like the AR. Also no annoying Buffer Spring noise after every shot. You are right about taxation is theft, you've earned a new subscriber.

[@flyprincess69]

I looked at the Mini 14s, then I saw an M1A and said “I want that one”

[@user-po3ev7is5w]

only idiots complain about the safety. With your finger on the trigger and the safety on you cannot pull the trigger. Some people need to see wizard about a brain.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

0:09 Bill Ruger may have commissioned the design. But L. Jim Sullivan was actually the man who made the mini 14 from the M14. Sullivan also helped Eugene Stoner scale down the AR10 into the AR15.

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

you know

[@edwardseaton9447]

On the accuracy if you take a first Gen AR and first Gen mini the accuracy is the same ....but that being said 96% of people use a modern AR that is FAR more honed then the first Gen AR for a accuracy test...and in reality if you got in a gun fight it's not gonna be further than 200 yards ....the mini is accurate enough or more for that...and if Ruger put the money up they could make a mini that would take the AR for a ride .

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Ad that is a FACT I have seen some tuned up minis they are the real deal, If the factory would build them they would be bought,,,and fast

[@edwardseaton9447]

@@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 it's the cost that screwed it

[@eddoura]

Well said 👆🏻👍

[@223dmr7]

I see you have the one-piece barrel strut . I have one too awesome accuracy

[@SuperEightball1]

Still Gots my 181 series . Still does what I want

[@Boomhower89]

Best safety set up ever. I’m glad he went with that and didn’t change it. I’m with you on taxes. May God Bless us in the coming year.

[@thelastminuteman7513]

The AR is like a modern Toyota Camry, the Mini-14 is like an old V8 Mustang. They'll both get youbwhere you need to go and dollar for dollar the AR is the all around better deal but man the Mini-14 just has that solid old school feel and is always fun to shoot.

[@JS-is1sb]

Great video, awesome gun! But it was really the last minute or so of the video that got me to hit that subscribe button

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

Bye coward! I'm here for freedom.

[@garofalo1707]

I like my AR-15 fun to shoot mags are cheap parts are plentiful but i love my Mini 14.

[@verysmallcats1374]

great video! thank you for sharing!

[@user-lv3or5xk3t]

The mini 14 style safety is on 5.5 million m1s 6.5 million m 1 carbines 1.5 m 14s and well over 1 million each of mini 14/30s. and over 1 million m1as. No one hears about accidental firing

[@dannyo6699]

I've had good results with the Pro-Mag 20 rounder mags for my 581. I think when Ruger came out with the 580 series in 2008, they did upgrade the rifle enough that the issues with aftermarket mags was corrected, either intentionally or unintentionally. But any with mine, it's been running fine with the metal Pro-Mag's. I even have a couple of 20 round polymer Pro-Mag mags which are not made any longer, and those functioned but the last shot hold open would not activate. I saw there was a bit more material on the followers so I shaved them down a bit with a knife and got that to function most of the time. But overall, I like mine, I even bought a 584 a year ago, haven't fired it yet, but I should be soon. :)

[@AndrewSzekely]

last semi auto permitted in commie IL, 10rnd or less only

[@ianpleshette]

I've got a similar setup with a gilly tan Hogue stock UltiMak rail with a Burris Scout scope and Accuracy System SOCOM adjustable gas block, smoothed out 3 1⁄2 lbs with the trigger stop in 7.62x39, Yeah you should have went with the Ruger scope mounts. Nice review!

[@misfitlife3091]

Mini 14 is awesome and yeah u can get a psa for cheaper but will it be as reliable and as far as accuracy is concerned most people dnt practice enough to get sub moa and less stress test their accuracy so for me mini is great it’s low key reliable and can get the job done

[@carlrball]

The mini 14 is fantastic, good video, nice t-shirt!

[@samueldelgado9609]

Hello, where did you get the heat shield? I do love the stock.

[@donaldstone540]

Accuracy Systems will also turn your mini into a tack driving, bull barreled varmint rifle in a choice of calibers.

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

They are impressive. Even custom calibers.

[@imafriend1336]

Carl is the real deal

[@j.sixofhearts6828]

Well done .

[@taylorpreston9632]

Holy shit. How is your operating rod so buttery smooth? Mine takes some serious heft to pull back.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I had to figure out how the mags want to come out too cause I was shaving metal off the mag trying to rip it out. I find that just flipping the lever let's it fall free by itself very easily. In combat that would be fine but when you're just target practicing it means an odd fumble to hold it but not hold it too much to get it before it gets to the ground.

[@user-po3ev7is5w]

you should have used the stock scope rings not jack up the scope with the rail. Pro tip from someone using these for 40+ years.

[@randeldaniel5437]

I have an old mini 30 and love it! 🇺🇸

[@1loadermanjack]

Hunted with my mini for over 40 years, always bringing the meat home never failed.

[@TRu44-560]

I have a newer version of this roger platform and paid 1200 tax included (I know I KnOw). Im not familiar with firearms in general and at the time of purchase wasn't sure if i wanted the mini 14 over the m1a1 scope chambered in 308 but it wasn't available at that time so I walked out with the mini... And I'm glad I did No regrets.

[@jpb1231000]

The 1st 8 minutes were Great.... The last 1:00 SUBBED!

[@katrosper]

thank you

[@whiskey11niner]

This dude is awesome, your mini does look cooler than most, but the mini in general gets skull drug buy even beater ARs, look forward to seeing more from this channel

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

Thanks man. Really appreciate it.

[@W_Desert_life]

The review of the mini was great. In total agreement..... and then, well.

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

Bye coward!🙂

[@ViktoriousDead]

My God that’s a good looking rifle

[@gunther4150]

hey there fellow minecraft soldier

[@StanleyPerez-fo6xp]

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[@DuhYaThink]

Bought a Choate synthetic stock. Not the rubbery one but smooth. The action is really snug in the stock. Love my 584 mini.👍🏻 good review. The Choate stock has a nice palm “swell”.

[@Sapnfap]

did you have to shave any material down to make it fit well? I heard that you might have to based on reviews.

[@DuhYaThink]

@@Sapnfap Nope. Fit nice and tight.

[@robbiewilliamson357]

2 things thing 1) you have to be the coolest, scariest most badass little blonde haired man i’ve ever seen. (😂) thing 2) i still appreciate you and your pro 2a content. your mini is the total opposite of mine. still dig it. well thought out, good lookin load out. (mine is a ‘99 made, stainless mini thirty. samson a-tm stock. still runnin irons for now)

[@user-lv3or5xk3t]

If you live in aq ban state the mini 14 is the way to go.

[@223dmr7]

I just subbed.

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

Glad you're here. Please, leave your KZbin comment section wisdom on ALL my videos.😀

[@albundy7459]

I prefer the mini over an AR. The balance and feel is better for me. Your mileage may vary.

[@boblee8036]

You forgot to show the part where the windage turret is beat to hell from ejected brass!

[@user-po3ev7is5w]

YOU don't pay sales tax. The seller does. LAMO! A seller saying he isn't charging you sales tax is just scamming you because you don't understand the tax system.

[@bluesfanman1]

Your voice sounds like Dan Aykroyd.

[@GldenRetriever]

Thanks to obama, you can no longer get/find the vepr pioneer and super 556s. Heavy and hard to find the top rails, but awesome.

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

yeah there's alot of cool ones not around anymore just in the last few years

[@josephshermill199]

Would you put a link for the cheek riser please?

[@DuhYaThink]

There’s a nice polymer riser that’s sold. Gotta drill 2 holes in the stock and it’s adjustable. Haven’t installed mine yet I’ll find the name👍🏻

[@howlingsarge]

Subbed

[@dmaxvb]

Cheeseburger and push-ups 😂

[@Spartacus223able]

YOU ARE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT CORRECT ABOUT THE INCOME TAX, ECT.!!!!!!

[@jedjohnson3030]

God Bless

[@deadnardo2289]

YOU LOOK LIKE TOMMY FROM THE LAST OF US WITH THAT RIFLE AND HAIR

[@josephs1466]

What is that stock you have on the mini14?

[@Yelloyote]

What is that stock?

[@DuhYaThink]

Gravity is a theory. Density makes more sense.

[@kennethcrosswhite3492]

where did the upper handguard come from?

[@kdhamons]

Choate

[@rodneycannon9445]

Enjoy a review where I'm not learning the reviewers life story and everything is in focus.

[@sethmoking]

I used to be an anarcho-capitalist for 6 years. But then I came to realize some logical inconsistencies with it.

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

I'm sorry you sold out man. I promise I won't go the way of the coward like you. 😄

[@DesertRat.45]

Mags are 40 bucks. Compared to 90's prices, thats cheep. In the 90's you coukdnt find high cap ruger mags. Ruger wouldnt sell them to the public. The promags worked fine for me. Ive never known the mini to explode or the bolt to break. Even in the 90's most of the gun community was a fashion show. If you have a friend thats a machinist, all you need is the reciever. If you can hit a man size target at 300 with iron sights, and with the mini, you can, after that, its ego.

[@OneCanisLupus]

Geeat video! Does this rifle come in 308? This would be a beastie in 308.

[@1loadermanjack]

only 223/5.56

[@gonerydin4225]

@@1loadermanjackalso 300BLK $ 7.62x39 (Mini 30)

[@hunters36forgingwoodworkin73]

The m14 and m1a are in 308.

[@jayroller7054]

Also comes in 6.8mm Remington Special Purpose Cartridge 😎

[@gonerydin4225]

@@jayroller7054 I would like to find one of those. I have an AR-15 in 6.8 SPC.

[@chromosomehoarder6927]

Wow Brock looks different

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

Pretty handsome now aint he?

[@fatdogproductions1962]

AThe Mini 14 is a good firearm. American government is good government as long as it gets its authority by the elective process.

[@williamperry01]

Take corporate money out of politics and we're on our way to a more perfect Union!!!

[@williamperry01]

AND I ALSO LOVE MY MINI!!!....Got an embarrassingly large amount of loot invested in it, but I did buy it before Covid for 699.00!!!

[@sunburd200]

Good vid!

[@Maloha486]

Can you burn your stabilizing hand on the exposed operating rod?

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

No you cannot, my friend.

[@BlackAdder1970]

How could you have possibly not paid sales tax?

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

There's good people out there.

[@BlackAdder1970]

@@Emancipation_Specialist ???

[@Excalibur01]

The mini-14 is cool. It's a classic look. Doesn't beat the AR-15 pattern for me.

[@Irishshootingchannel]

Another upside to the Mini14 is they're licensable everywhere that firearms can be licenced by civilians. I'm in Ireland 🇮🇪 and own a Mini14 though with changes to our laws prohibiting semi auto centre fire rifles now I had to convert it to be a linear straight pull action. Still, I love my mini14 and mine has become more since the conversion. What's your problem paying taxes by the way? Don't you you like driving on asphalt and well lit roads, don't you like sending kids to school or having libraries, police, fire services and all the other stuff we take for granted now. If you want to know what a libertarian society looks like, try reading Charles Dickens or Victor Hugo. If it does scare the bejesus out of you, there's something very wrong with you

[@Emancipation_Specialist]

Taxes ≠ Civilized. You see my thoroughly domesticated european brethren, If we want the service we'll pay for it CONSENSUALLY. Belief in self-ownership doesn't make one fearful, nor wrong. It makes one moral and intelligent. Income tax isn't going to help us reach the farthest star. Watch the video on my channel about moral law. I will respond no further.

[@brianvannorman1465]

I feel you were a little bit spread out on this video. You want to rant. Make a rant video. I think that I agree with you, mostly. Keep going. You'll catch your stride.

[@Jeffersonian1975]

The M-14 gas system was already self cleaning

[@wisemankugelmemicus1701]

It wasnt because thats not a thing

[@Jeffersonian1975]

It was designed to exhaust excess powder and gas out the bottom of the stock at the forgrip. Sorry about your luck, it is such a thing

[@wisemankugelmemicus1701]

@@Jeffersonian1975 That's not self cleaning. It still creates a lot of fouling. By the logic of the M14 being "self-cleaning", so is virtually every gas system. This term "self-cleaning" is and always will be deceptive.

[@Jeffersonian1975]

@@wisemankugelmemicus1701 That is how it was described by Springfield armory, and military field manualls.The fact is, fouling from a hundred rounds out of my M14 compared to 100 rounds out of my Ak is night and day. It was designed to remove excess powder and gas, aka self cleaning. That gas system described on this video was not first craated on the mini 14. It WAS a part of the original design on the M14, and was described as self cleaning. Deceptive or not, the "facts" in this video are incorrect on this particular point

[@wisemankugelmemicus1701]

@@Jeffersonian1975 fair enough

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I'll tell you just so somebody will have let you know, you've got a lip smack tic. My dad does too so maybe that's why I notice it so well.

[@lutherstrayer6836]

Do you pay out of pocket for fire and police? Did you build your own roads? Taxes are the price of civilization.

[@scottgagliardi5933]

And one of the reasons we are a sovereign nation. Just because officials are elected, doesn't mean they represent the people.

[@thelastminuteman7513]

Keep your police and the roads are trash. Give me back my taxes and ill upgrade the suspension and tires on my truck and drive just fine. If they want my taxes I'd gladly agree if they earned it by doing a good job rather then doing what they want and using coercion of violence to get it. It's called being ruled with concent.

[@thelastminuteman7513]

For example the town I live in, tax revenue is entirely home owners and excise taxes on vehicles, the town uses that money to completely fund our public schools which means the schools aren't held hostage with state funds over woke commie ideology(very blue state I might add) and the schools actually teach normal classes minus propaganda. Of course there are the things you mention, in town our roads are well maintained our police are well funded, do their job and have no need to collect revenue for minor frivolous civil "infractions". (No tickets for only stopping 2.5 seconds at a stop sign instead of 3) oh and we come in under budget every year. In fact we are the only town in our state to do so. The board of selectmen put every town issue up for a vote at public town meeting meaning we the people have the final say with what policy is put in place. So yeah I'm okay with paying my property and excise taces to my town because they actually work for us. Not those self serving war mongering sociopaths in D.C. or my states capitol, that is theft and results a shithole "civilization".

[@carlrball]

Yes and they keep raising them.The USA had NO income tax federally or state for a long time, that's ruined now. Gas tax, cell phone tax, cable tax, hotel tax and the list goes on and on including depending on the state state income tax.The roads suck, the schools are awful, the police are overpaid in some cases, the military is too big, the federal government is HUGE, very wasteful and many, many congressman make millions-strange.

[@jjtru21]

Do you even know how taxes work? That is state taxes. Federal taxes do not typically fund those things. Do you know where your tax dollars are really being spent? I cannot stand people like you. We live in a kleptocracy and we are tax cattle. How you like those roads?

[@codyjames1952]

I got a Ruger mini 14 1978 but then i got a M1 Garand then a AR 15 did not really like the AR15 back to mini 14 then back AR15 now now i came back in 2014 with a 2014 Ruger Mini 14 for good .

[@rogerbrant7232]

Good Video but, I wish some of you youtubers would quit smacking your lips while your talking... It's a personal thing I guess

[@Yelloyote]

Agreed. Hate it.