It's time for the semi-annual check-up/clean-up/re-lube routine for my long guns - so I figured it would be a good time to take and post some pictures. The first one is a Ruger Mini-14 Stainless model in .223. This one has been "modified" with a Choate stock, muzzle break/flash disperser, an inexpensive Eurolux 4x bullet drop compensating, side mount scope and an Eagle Ent. 36 round polymer, see through, constant tension spring magazine. With all the extras, 2" groups are the norm for this piece. Not a tack driver, but certainly "good enough" for plinking, fun shooting and serious close in (less than 150 yard) tactical purposes. This piece is utterly reliable (only problems have been with Wolf polymer coated rounds) and everyone that has shot it has enjoyed the experience. Total cost of gun and accessories is around $525. I bought the basic gun, new, about 8 years ago for just under $400.
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