I can buy a 5.56 AR type for about $500 in a good sale. Why is the Ruger so costly? Thank you
Hard to buy an AR for $500...
But still, the Mini-14 is more expensive. It’s more expensive to make, frankly. Steel vs. aluminum. Complex shapes and machining. Gas piston vs. DI. Lower production numbers,so higher overhead. It adds up.
Mini-14 sales have remained consistent. So, by the way, have sales of the M-1A by Springfield Armory. So, guns based on the M-1/M-14 design soldier on, despite their greater difficulty in manufacture.
The Mini-14 I had was stretching it to do 4 MOA under the same conditions . I do not know . The new ones may do better . If so , why did it take Ruger so long to improve them ?
Keep in mind , I have owned several Rugers , I am not a Ruger hater .
I figure a decent AR should shoot 2 MOA off of sand bags , with USGI ammo & iron sights . At least for a younger person with good eye sight .
The Mini-14 I had was stretching it to do 4 MOA under the same conditions . I do not know . The new ones may do better . If so , why did it take Ruger so long to improve them ?
Keep in mind , I have owned several Rugers , I am not a Ruger hater .