Blaze Kinkaid, SASS #253 Life/Reg 39 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Pards; A Southern Arizona buy/sell/ trade publication had A Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle .223 Caliber, listed for $1500, that seems a bit high unless I’m out of touch with reality. What are your thoughts on this price? What would I expect to pay that would be fair to both parties in a face to face deal? Thanks for your imput. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
July Smith 393 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 $1500 is very high unless that particular model is some very rare variant that I am unaware of. Ended auctions over on Gunbroker put used mini 14s at around $900. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessey Hightower 8 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Thats kinda crazy. I saw one at big5 the other day for $999. I thought that was too high. Uncertain times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sassnetguy50 326 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Half to two thirds of that would be fair in the current market for a typical Ranch Rifle. Edited January 11 by sassnetguy50 $500-650 would've bought one a year ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cypress Sun 2,909 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 That is "better have Vaseline" high. Once you've actually owned a Mini 14, you wouldn't pay over $400 for one.....I know I wouldn't 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 1,848 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 8 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said: That is "better have Vaseline" high. Once you've actually owned a Mini 14, you wouldn't pay over $400 for one.....I know I wouldn't I will disagree with CS. The mini is the toughest rifle this side of an AK47 and will endure abuse that would send an AR running for momma. You have to use factory mags, the Promag ones are junk. And it will never equal an AR in accuracy, but it is a GREAT rough use gun. 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frontier Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 246 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) The Mini 14s have their nook. It is perfect for me for Coyote Hunting getting in and out of the truck. However, it is not a target rifle. After about three rapid fires it will tend to stray with flyers. I have seven in different configurations. The advantage of the Ranch, it is set-up to mount a scope. There are numerous after market add-on, etc. Even my one with the stainless steel Target Barrel is not worth that much however. They have gone up in price from around $450 to more in the $800 range today. I would pass on the $1500. Edited January 11 by Frontier Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frontier Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 246 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The Mini-14 Ranch has it uses. It was developed by Ruger to compete with the AR, but Ruger didn't get it into the selection competition in time. It is much easier than an AR to break down for cleaning. Prison systems bought them up for the guards to use on the wall and towers. They are sold around the world in many different calibers, but mine are all 223. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cypress Sun 2,909 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 7 minutes ago, DeaconKC said: I will disagree with CS. The mini is the toughest rifle this side of an AK47 and will endure abuse that would send an AR running for momma. You have to use factory mags, the Promag ones are junk. And it will never equal an AR in accuracy, but it is a GREAT rough use gun. I'll agree to disagree. The Mini worked every time, if you could hit anything beyond 50 yards though was iffy on a good mini day. I gun viced one down once. Eight inch group (with a couple of wilds) at 50. Wouldn't be my "go to" gun. Maybe it's just me. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bear Run Butch 7 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Ask what ever you want if it does not sell drop the price a little if it does not sell drop the price a little etc. The price of any personal firearm is what value you put on it not the market. Your not a retailer competing with other retailers for a living your just trying to sell a piece of personal property. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cholla 1,392 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Maybe it was one of the Mini-14s used by the A-Team. Those puppies could flip the bad guy's Jeeps over like they were acrobats! 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LQ Jones 94 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I see them used in the 800-900 range around here. They have their uses, but accuracy isn't one of them unless you take the time to work up a load. LQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cypress Sun 2,909 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Cholla said: Maybe it was one of the Mini-14s used by the A-Team. Those puppies could flip the bad guy's Jeeps over like they were acrobats! Yeah but they were aiming for the Chevy van! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey Creek,5759 152 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I have one . Love it. Purchased it back in 1976 . $165.00 . I purchased it because i carried a M14 in the Corps . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SouthwestShooter 93 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 when looking to purchase a Corvette many years ago I asked the president of the Corvette club of America how to determine the price of a corvette. his answer was the prices would be whatever anybody was willing to pay. seems the same situation here. at $1,500, unless there's something uniquely special like serial number one, it's wsy overpriced :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour Action 35 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The newer ones are more accurate. Ruger made improvements. In 1999, they were about $500.00. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeb Stuart #65654 86 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 said: The Mini-14 Ranch has it uses. It was developed by Ruger to compete with the AR, but Ruger didn't get it into the selection competition in time. It is much easier than an AR to break down for cleaning. Prison systems bought them up for the guards to use on the wall and towers. They are sold around the world in many different calibers, but mine are all 223. I don't agree. I have owned both and an AR is much easier to break down. I can also hit targets at over 300 yds. with my AR. Couldn't hit much past 75 yds. with the Mini. I can break my AR down in 30-45 seconds. Can you get your Mini done that quick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BushRod Jones 30 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Is the gun a pre ban or post? Pre ban guns bring a premium as does condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie T Waite 9,279 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) I have a (pre-ban), it has an aftermarket front sight-flash suppressor which added weight to the barrel, I had a little work done to it then I added a 6" barrel harmonics stabilizer which made the barrel a lot more rigid along with a 6" bi-pod. Using a scope, I can get 5 round groups at 2- 2.5" out to around 175-200 yds. depending on the ammo used. That doesn't mean I would rely on that at that range all the time. but for what I want it for at 100 yds., it is perfect. Edited January 12 by Charlie T Waite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frontier Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 246 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Ruger changed the barrels over the years. The early ones had too much vibration. They used to sell an after market barrel stiffener to add to their accuracy. The later ones have a better quality barrel. I can break clay pigeons at 150-175 yards off of a rest with several of mine. I was in the army for 28 years and I still think the Mini !4 is much easier to break down than a AR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frontier Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 246 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, Jeb Stuart #65654 said: I don't agree. I have owned both and an AR is much easier to break down. I can also hit targets at over 300 yds. with my AR. Couldn't hit much past 75 yds. with the Mini. I can break my AR down in 30-45 seconds. Can you get your Mini done that quick? Yes, just pull out on the trigger housing and it comes apart. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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