greybeard
Herd Master
I've always really liked the Ruger Mini 14 (5.56) and the Mini 30 (7.62x39) The style is more like the old M14 carbine. But, they are like $950
I'm very familiar with the real Springfield M-14, and loved it but I really hate the mini 30. Too short, too light and didn't have the accuracy I want at anything over 100 yards, especially once I shot a full mag thru it. Ruger makes some fine weapons, but they need to work on that one.
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