continuing with mini 14 discussion.... Going to buy a new stock mini 14 ranch model blued with tapered barrel. Have a leupold VX-2 3-9X/40mm scope that the ruger medium or high factory supplied scope rings will fit, according to ruger customer service(if anyone has same scope and could chime in which size fit best for clearance fit, etc, that would be great).
Will be shooting primarily in local gun clubs bi-annual .223 competitions and wanted a muzzle brake for reduced recoil. (I do not, nor ever want, to buy a tactical type .223 so all you AR lovers, take it to another thread). NO mini 14- vs. AR debates, thank you!!!!! And yes, I know you will likely get better accuracy with a bolt action .2223, i.e e savage model 25. (I own a savage model 110 bolt action 30-06 and can attest to the accuracy) The gun will be new in 2012 and wanted to see the best "bang for the buck" place/brands for aftermarket parts and/or specific accessories with makes and models as follows: muzzle break, accu strut iif even needed for 100 or under shooting (shooting up to 100 yards in comps.. Is it worth it for the small amount of added accuracy), bi pod. I'd like to be able to take scope off and shoot iron sights so don't want to remove factory front iron sights.
Will be shooting primarily in local gun clubs bi-annual .223 competitions and wanted a muzzle brake for reduced recoil. (I do not, nor ever want, to buy a tactical type .223 so all you AR lovers, take it to another thread). NO mini 14- vs. AR debates, thank you!!!!! And yes, I know you will likely get better accuracy with a bolt action .2223, i.e e savage model 25. (I own a savage model 110 bolt action 30-06 and can attest to the accuracy) The gun will be new in 2012 and wanted to see the best "bang for the buck" place/brands for aftermarket parts and/or specific accessories with makes and models as follows: muzzle break, accu strut iif even needed for 100 or under shooting (shooting up to 100 yards in comps.. Is it worth it for the small amount of added accuracy), bi pod. I'd like to be able to take scope off and shoot iron sights so don't want to remove factory front iron sights.