Did you know L. James Sullivan of ArmaLite AR15 design team also designed the mini-14

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I believe there were some export in 222. They also had 6.8 SPC II for a couple years and currently do .300 BLK, besides 5.56 an 7.62x39. The new, heavier, tapered hammer forged barrels make most Minis 1.5 MOA to 2 MOA with good ammo. New Mini-30s get 1 MOA with handloads using Varmagedon of V-Max 123 grain bullets.