Reply #32: I have had Rugers and currently have 8 AR-15 style rifles

[oneshooter]

The comment made by Bill Ruger "Nobody need more than 5 rounds" turned me off of ALL Ruger products. The AR-15 style rifles are very dependable, parts are readily available (Ruger parts are factory only), accurate, and easy to learn. The Mini-14 is a scaled down M-14 action, hence the name, and is rugged as all git out. But when it breaks the rifle needs a gunsmith to fix it!!
The best, most accurate 22 conversions are the dedicated uppers. They are a Little pricey, $400-$600, but are a LOT more accurate. This being said I have 2 of the Ciener units and have no problem with them. Accuracy runs from 2" to4" at 50yds, and recoil is practically nonexistent! I use the conversions, and a dedicated upper as training/teaching rifles.
Hope this helps.

Oneshooter
Livin in Texas