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Putting a scope on any Mini-14 requires a proprietary adaptor. Compared to an AR its a huge pain in the behind. Compared to any other proper tactical rifle, its
by bifrost 7y ago
Putting a scope on any Mini-14 requires a proprietary adaptor. Compared to an AR its a huge pain in the behind.
Compared to any other proper tactical rifle, its terrible.
I saw the one they marketed as "tactical" and I'd def call it "tacti-cool" instead because it looks nonfunctional.
To compare the two, its Broccoli vs Potato.
- tptacek 7y agoI assume pretty much everything is a PITA compared to the AR-15 platform, but isn't the scope rail one of the defining features of the Ranch Rifle version of the Mini-14?
- bifrost 7y agoI don't believe so. The "Mini-14 Ranch Rifle" designation is well over 30-40 years old at this point. The fact that they now have a "Tactical" model is just marketing. The scope mounts clamp onto the receiver for all models BUT the "Tactical Model #5846" has some weaver rails on it.
- bluedino 7y agoMany AR15's have a fixed carry-handle mount that you also need a goofy adapter to mount a scope to
- bifrost 7y agoIf you're going to buy an old-style rifle thats true, I rarely see A1 or A2 style uppers anymore. Its about as dated as the Mini-14 design as well and thankfully eliminated.