Mini 14 and Russian ammolThis is a discussion on Mini 14 and Russian ammol within the Ammo Dump forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; I have a new ranch Rifle, 582 series, and I am currently using Golden Bear brass plated steel case ammo. It seems to cycle properly, ...
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August 17th, 2012, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nowhere , Ky .
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| Mini 14 and Russian ammol
I have a new ranch Rifle, 582 series, and I am currently using Golden Bear brass plated steel case ammo. It seems to cycle properly, more or less accurate, but I see these stories about broken firing pins and hard primers. I think it is more prevalent with Mini 30s, but I really don't want problems with my new rifle.
So, what experiences are out there? Over at the Mini 14 forum it is a mixed bag.
Last edited by Specs; August 17th, 2012 at 05:16 PM.
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August 17th, 2012, 05:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wayne nj
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I have fired russian ammo in 9 mm and 45 acp and 9 makarov and 7.62x39 with no problem than the occasional misfire.
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August 17th, 2012, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas
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I have fired Tula (polymer coated steel), and Brown Bear (varnished steel cases) with no major problems other than they seem dirtier compared to the major US brands. After shooting Brown Bear, I give the chamber cleaning a little extra attention to make sure that there id no melted varnish in the chamber.
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August 17th, 2012, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: prescott valley arizona
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I have used about 500 rounds of Tulamo and Wolf in my mini-14 and have had no ill effects.
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August 18th, 2012, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oregon
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Originally Posted by Specs  Over at the Mini 14 forum it is a mixed bag. | It will be a mixed bag no matter where you post. Some shoot steel in their Mini-14 with no problems, others have problems. My research before and after I bought my Mini-14 brought me to the conclusion that I will Never shoot steel in my Mini-14. Brass only. My AR, on the other hand, sees about 50/50 brass and steel with zero problems, but it’s a Colt.
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August 18th, 2012, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: new mexico
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Shoot the cheap crap and it will come back to haunt you, might take some time. If you have a match weopen do not shoot it. will mess up the chamber and void y our warranty
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