Mini 14 Tactical Bubba
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Absolutely awesome.
With that factory folder gas block, I would personally find it almost mandatory to put it in one of the Samson side folders. Tad bit pricey, but I have one and they are worth it.
With that factory folder gas block, I would personally find it almost mandatory to put it in one of the Samson side folders. Tad bit pricey, but I have one and they are worth it.
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dbarale
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I am not a fan of this stock either, the green doesn’t bother me but I want a full wood stock because that’s the traditional look I like for the Mini 14.
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I've never liked od green,fde, tan whatever guns. I agree with you on the traditional wood. My buddy just sold an original folder (like the a team) wood with blue metal folder in box for 2 grand! Those things are pricey now!!! Either way yours looks great compared to what it was. I like what you've done to it.
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dbarale
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I thought about getting a letter from Ruger to see if it was a factory folder, and maybe restoring it. But I just don’t think this one is worth it.
Either way I have worked out a trade for the gas block since its value is lost on me.
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I picked up the crispy stock today. It’s in better shape than I expected.
It is crispy:
But it appears it’s mostly superficial and the wood is intact.
I did a test spot with stripper on one of the crispiest area and it is promising:
I also traded the gas block for a regular one and some mags:
Some progress, I hope to find time to work on it over the weekend.
It is crispy:
But it appears it’s mostly superficial and the wood is intact.
I did a test spot with stripper on one of the crispiest area and it is promising:
I also traded the gas block for a regular one and some mags:
Some progress, I hope to find time to work on it over the weekend.
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dbarale
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I was able to do a little stripping/scraping/sanding.
It’s getting better but there are a couple areas that need more attention. I can already tell that the main issue is going to be blending the colors from the roasted areas to the lighter ones. This will need a dark stain for sure.
It’s getting better but there are a couple areas that need more attention. I can already tell that the main issue is going to be blending the colors from the roasted areas to the lighter ones. This will need a dark stain for sure.
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dbarale
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Too late…
I would normally not be happy with the results. It’s not great, even by my unusually low standards. But considering what I started with, it’s OK I guess.
There’s one spot on the forend that is deeply burned and I cannot get rid of it without significantly altering the shape of the stock.
I will let it dry overnight and buff it tomorrow. I may have to touch up a couple of spots.
BLO after that…
Congrats again! I'd say it's a 1000% improvement from the original
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dbarale
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Is that a dead bug in the internals?!
I just wanted to reply to this comment because I find it slightly insulting.
I mean, I know it’s a pretty low budget project but, come on, a bug in the internals?
This is the Bubba Tactical!
Of course there’s a bug in the internals:
I can’t believe you doubted the turdiness of this project. There are MANY bugs in the internals:
LMAO
On the plus side, there’s very little wear on the contact surfaces. I cleaned it all up and reassembled.
Now I am just going through applying multiple coats of BLO.
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dbarale
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Believe me, I can’t wait either. Hopefully soon…
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dbarale
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Finally got a chance to fire a couple of magazines. I didn’t have time to do any real accuracy check but here’s a pic of the first 10 rounds, off hand, standing at 25 yards. The first five are circled, I called the low shot in the other string.
And after a few more rounds:
Again, that was just pretty quick fire and not really putting much effort into it. I didn’t mess with the sights but windage is pretty much centered. Ammo was whatever was in the range box.
I am pretty happy. It ran well with no issues. It looks good (at least I think so), and it’s fun to shoot. I am going to see how much it will cost me to get it coated. I think it is worth it.
And after a few more rounds:
Again, that was just pretty quick fire and not really putting much effort into it. I didn’t mess with the sights but windage is pretty much centered. Ammo was whatever was in the range box.
I am pretty happy. It ran well with no issues. It looks good (at least I think so), and it’s fun to shoot. I am going to see how much it will cost me to get it coated. I think it is worth it.