We test-fired the Mini-14 and a 20″ Colt HBAR earlier. With 55gr ball, the AR15 mounting a 1-4x Trijicon Accupoint yielded 3″ groups at 100. Mini-14 shot 2″ groups with 2.5x Leupold scout scope, shown above on the M1A. So much for the inaccurate Mini! To be fair, the little carbine’s trigger isn’t conducive to accuracy under time pressure. This is a more recent Mini, and we saw no stringing after 20 rounds over two minutes.
The HBAR acquitted itself with 69gr match ammo, shooting 2/3″ groups. Seems that ammunition matters a lot in calibers with widely varying twist rates.
- Aimpoint H1 micro
- Leupold 2.5x scout scope
- Ultimak mounts for both