Ruger mini 14

[BRL]

I have aquired a mini 14 in .223 that is in a little rough shape, a cracked gas bock and stock. It still shoots pretty good...pretty good off hand, open sights @ 50 yards. I probably won't shoot it again unless I repair/customize it. I already have a .223 Bushmaster AR-15 that I would use over it anyway. I was wondering if it could be converted to another caliber. If I were to have some work done to it, I'd rather it be something I would use more. Any chance of it being converted to a straight walled pistol caliber...357, .44, .45?

Thank you,

Brian

[Nobade]

No pistol calibers but 6X45 or 204 Ruger or something similar work pretty well. Basically something about the same length and same case head size. If you want a pistol caliber carbine it's way easier and cheaper to buy a Ruger PC carbine or build an AR-15 to do that.

[BRL]

Thank you for the info. Yeah, I do recall now that Bushmaster has an upper for that...45 Bushmaster, I think. Very interesting.

Thanks again!

[SharonAnne]

the 45 Bushmaster is NOT a pistol caliber. It is intended as a short range big game cartridge.

[BRL]

Yes, I am aware that that caliber is not a pistol caliber, but is as close to what I was looking for as I'll probably get...a large diameter, slower moving, heavy projectile. Something heavier for, fairly close, big game hunting.

Thank you!

[Nobade]

You might check out Alexander Arms' 50 Beowulf as well. Pretty much a lengthened 50 AE with a rebated rim to fit the AR bolt. Lots of close up hitting power, about like a 50-70.