I wish everybody who owns a Mini 14 or 30 would take a few minutes to do some reading on:

http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=86

The older Minis were not exactly tack drivers, but their accuracy can be greatly improved with some very simple mods. Simply adding a flash suppressor or recoil reducer costing about $20 can do wonders for the accuracy. My scoped Mini 30 would shoot 5 inch 100 yard groups until I added a slip on flash hider. It now shoots into 1-1/2" easily. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it works!