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Waiting for new Rancher Mini-14

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#1 ·
Just ordered a new rancher mini 14 and in spite of searching the forum for information I still have questions. I am assuming that my new rancher will be a series 580. I want to use my red dot scope and need a weaver base. I need to know which Weaver base will fit the rancher. And does either Midway or Brownell's have them?

The second question involves adding a muzzle brake/flash suppressor. I see them advertised and some say they are only for the older models. Others say they are designed to slip over the existing front sight. Again I need to know which ones will work with my new rancher and if Brownell's or Midway carry them.

Any advice will be appreciated. Eagerly awaiting its arrival at my dealer.
 
#2 · (Edited)
I got a NC Star pin-on suppressor, its the only brand I could find that would fit the winged front sight of the new 580 series tapered barrel. I also ordered the NC Star weaver base and installed my Tasco red/green dot scope, the quality is EXCELLENT- black anodized aluminum, $15.00 plus shipping. Numerous web sites have them- all within $5.00 of each other. The suppressor was around $20.00 plus shipping, I think. I've since cut my barrel to 16 1/8'' and installed a threaded Phantom 5C2 suppressor and barrel shroud...
 
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