Ruger Mini 30 Tactical - 05/13/17
Just got back from the range to sight in a new mini 30. I have added a Trijicon RMR 1 moa red dot sight and a Flaming Pig muzzle suppressor. The RMR was mounted using the 3" Ruger factory rail that came with the rifle. I had previously sighted in the iron sights at 50m and 100m. With the irons I was shooting 2.5" groups with the Winchester sp ammo at 100m. The muzzle blast was stout and I would be reluctant to shoot the rifle in a car or house. After adding the Flaming Pig all the blast is directed away from the shooter and it was noticeably quieter. With the Trijicon RMR the rifle was much easier to get a sight picture than with the irons and the group size showed it. After sight in the 3 shot groups were 1.75" to 1.5" with the same Winchester soft point ammunition. Target acquisition was very quick. I still need to do a trigger job and change out the firing pin spring to make it reliable with steel case ammunition but so far the rifle has exceeded expectations. I shot through 30 rounds today fairly steady and could detect no zero shift due to barrel heat. The new thicker barrel must be helping.