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: https://bit.ly/47HKq3l ‣ GG&G Mini-14 Scope Rail: https://amzn.to/3YA61GM ‣ EOTech XPS-2: https://amzn.to/45s5icE ‣ Primary Arms PLX 1-8X Scope: https://bit.ly/3pXO9Zi ‣ Samson Hannibal Rail: https://www.samson-mfg.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HannibalRail ‣ Samson A-TM Folding Stock: https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-copy.html ‣ Holosun 507C to use with Hannibal Rail: https://bit.ly/47wwN6C ‣ James' Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/43D7oFr ‣ James Favorite EarPro: https://amzn.to/43IoLEB ‣ James' Gloves: https://www.511tactical.com/taclite-4-0-glove.html ⇒ 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 tfbtv.gun.team YouTube is not a sponsor of this contest. ««« APPAREL IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical and you can get it at www.511tactical.com ««« FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA »»» https://www.instagram.com/TFBTV https://www.facebook.com/TheFirearmBlog https://www.facebook.com/TheFirearmBlogTV https://reddit.com/r/tfbtv ««« TFB CHAT ROOM »»» Want to join the TFBTV chat room? Use our Discord Invite: discord.gg/tfbtv #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