I have a 181 series that I bought new around 1980, seems like it was $180. Colt ARs, at the time were about 200 more than that. The mini has what I call Ruger accuracy. Go to precision or bench matches, and you don't see many Rugers. My friend, who has been a competition shooter for years, bought a heavy barrel 10-22, with the swirl looking finish. After a few trips to the range he got rid of it. His Ruger Competition pistol would out shoot it at 50 yds.

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Wayne
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