Is the Ruger Mini-14 Obsolete?

​@JamesReeves asks: Is the Mini-14 obsolete? The Ruger Mini-14 was introduced FIFTY years ago by Ruger. Developed by Bill Ruger and Jim Sullivan, two of the engineering greats, the Ruger Mini-14 was a so-so rifle when it was invented, and most people believe that it lagged behind as the AR-15 caught on with civilian shooters. But many of you don’t know that there have been multiple changes to the Mini-14 - BIG changes - that have increased its effectiveness. But in this day and age dominated by the AR, is the Mini-14 still practical to own? We look at reliability, durability, accuracy, and more in today’s video. ⇒ RECOMMENDED GEAR FROM THIS VIDEO ⇐ ‣ The only mags you should be buying for the Mini-14: ‣ GG&G Mini-14 Scope Rail: ‣ EOTech XPS-2: ‣ Primary Arms PLX 1-8X Scope: ‣ Samson Hannibal Rail: ‣ Samson A-TM Folding Stock: ‣ Holosun 507C to use with Hannibal Rail: ‣ James’ Sunglasses: ‣ James Favorite EarPro: ‣ James’ Gloves: ⇒ SUPPORT US AND WIN FREE GEAR EVERY MONTH ⇐ TFBTV is viewer supported. We need you. We give away $1,900 in gift certificates to Top Gun Supply and Blue Alpha EVERY SINGLE MONTH to our supporters. You are automatically entered to win as a supporter of TFBTV. How to enter/full official rules are found at YouTube is not a sponsor of this contest. ««« APPAREL IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by Tactical and you can get it at ««« FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA »»» ««« TFB CHAT ROOM »»» Want to join the TFBTV chat room? Use our Discord Invite: #tfbtv Contents: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Terminal Performance 2:34 Reliability 6:30 Durability 7:39 Accuracy 11:03 Parts & Accessories 14:27 Monetary Cost 15:31 Conclusion 16:12 Clint Smith’s Opinion 18:11 Outro