The top of my wish list has a Ruger Mini-14 Tactical “Ranch Rifle”. Short money and just a damned nice piece. Someday. Have to get out of MA first.
They’re nice, but a wretched pain in the ass to work on. The parts are expensive, and finding someone to work on it is difficult as well. I say all of this as a factory certified armorer for said weapon. You would be better off with a AR pattern rifle or a full-up M1A/ M14.
FWIW
CC
If you ever get one, do not expect mush in the way of accuracy. They are reliable though, shoot every time.
I have a Ruger Mini 14 with a Zeiss 3X9X40 scope.
Awesome coyote rifle. Nearly no recoil. Lots of fun on the range. Get it when you can. Worth the $$.