Originally Posted by rost495
Thats not like its done on an M14, but I that type of bedding has been done for a long time.

Its not quite what I was expecting. Be cool to see a few pics.


Here are a few pics of the work done.

The action is drilled in 3 locations. 2 are drilled completly through and a pin holds the third one.
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The stock is drilled then pins and inserts are installed.
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after installed the action is held firmly in place to the stock.
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Here is the barrel profile. It finishes out at .750
[img]http://photos.imageevent.com/lucky/stillerxtrifle/large/mini%2014%20dddd%20007.JPG[/img]

Here is another really neat feature he does, the barrel isn't cut to fit the the gas block. The gas block is made to fit the barrel. This one is adjustable which is a nice feature if you use a suppressor. Ruger should adopt this feature on their factory rifles!
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I really like what he did here. He turned down the barrel to accept the factory front sight and then threaded the end.
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I really like this platform and for me it's just fun to shoot which is why I do this. It's just a fun hobby. Off a good rest I can get MOA groups with this rifle, sometimes it'll do even better and for me it's accurate enough to keep it interesting.

Now don't get me wrong here. If I had to choose between a Mini 14 and an AR-15, I'd take the AR every time but I don't and enjoy this along with my AR's.