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Is there any real reason to install a barrel strut on a Mini 14? I just ordered one but wanted to know why or if they are needed.

Something to ask Ruger but my guess has to do with possible confusion between the two different cartridges.

Not an issue as I have an old welders curtain I put up alongside my shooting bench to keep my pistol.brass from going into the ditch along side by gun range.

Well just got back from my gunsmith. He said that the gun barrel appears to be normal. He also did a safety check on the gun and found everything ok. He did say that someone had done a trigger job on the gun but it was safe to use. Also as I had thought another owner had put an aftermarket front...

There appears to be a spiraling effect on the outside of my barrel, like you would get from turning it on a lathe. Also there is a step on the outside half way between the gas block and front sight. Is this normal?

I can do it with my HiPoint 995 with just open sights and this is supposed to be a better gun.

Just hoping to be able to ring my 6" gong at 100yds from offhand position on a regular basis. Maybe even ring the 4" one.

I recently bought my first Mini 14. It is a 181 version made in 1978. Is there anything I should know before I go out and shoot it.