Danny,,since you have a mini 14,,i could see where it may seem impossible,,for a semi to shoot with a bolt gun.
The AR15 is a completely different animal,,than a mini.
I have a few also,,that i wouldnt hesitate to line up against a stock bolt rifle,,or even a slightly worked one....I may not win a match,,but i wouldnt be embarrassed.
The only problem child i have here that is not a inch or less shooter at 100,,is a bone stock S&W M&P 15,,it shoots 1 1/2 "groups...so 4 out of 5 are moa or better,, a couple much better.
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