I just traded a full size Springfield Range Officer for a Mini 14 Tactical (model 5847) myself a couple weeks ago. Got 14 Ruger mags (a mix of 5, 10, and mostly 20rd) with it and a Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 scope (already sighted in). Sweet rifle. I'll echo staying away from green tip. Mine is more accurate with 55gr ammo, even steel cased. Haven't had a FTF or FTE yet with anything I've fed it.
Target Sports has 1000 rds of PRVI Partisan M193 for 299.50 shipped
Prvi Partizan 5.56mm M193 Ammo 55 Grain FMJ Bulk 1000 Rds