Thread: Mini 14 s/s

Hmm I already have bolt action .223, with reasonable scope and suppressor, good for longer shots, but was looking at snap and shoot at close range.
After taking my first deer the other night, with my .223 bolt, I could have easily had both deer, but wasn't quick enough on the reload and finding target again with scope at short range.
My thought was small 2.5x or red dot or just open sights at sort range to get off a couple of good shots, but was concerned that the semi auto may lack stopping power.
My thoughts to the Mini 14 was I did have a M1 30cal carbine many years ago, and found it bloody reliable and good for scrub shooting pigs in Oz.
I believe the gas systems are the same type and not too much goes wrong with them, but have seen on the forums that AR's tend to have issues with the gas blocks ??