Mini- 6X45

[Bambob]

For a project, I'm fitting an old Shilen 6mm barrel to my Ruger Mini-14 & chambering it to 6X45. Why would anyone want to do such a thing you might ask? Well, I had this barrel with a very sore throat from 600 rds. of 6mm A.I. sitting around and thought this might be a way to get some more use out of it. I've cut off the chamber end and contoured the barrel to fit the Mini-14 but haven't threaded it yet. I think I'll get rid of most of the eroded throat when I chamber it.
I need dies and a finish reamer if any of the members have either or both they wish to sell or trade. P.M. me. Thanks.

Bob

[ab_bentley]

I've shot the 6x45 Mini 14 before, pretty accurate for an auto.

[malahini40]

I did a beater Mini 30 into a 6mm PPC quite a few years ago. Worked really good. I picked up an El-Cheapo barrel on EScrew and fitted it to a Mini 30 with a washed out barrel. Took a bit of experimenting with the gas hole to get the proper functioning but in the end it was a winner. Hell of a lot of fun blitzing coyotes at long range. They might dodge/outrun the first shot but not the 2nd or third!
Aloha, Mark