You know, my new Mini-14 (the so-called improved one) is no more accurate than my oldest one. Only my ARS heavy barrelled custom one will shoot moa (on a good day with the moon just right). I paid nearly $800 for the new one. I like Mini-14 Ranch Rifes fine, but now that Ar-15s are available for not much more, that is THE gun to get. One lower and you can get additional uppers in 7.62 x 39 or 9mm, or whatever. Magazines are readily available. Accessories are infinite. Unless you can find a good used Mini-14 for a lot less, go with the AR-15.