Fixing Accuracy Issues with the Mini 14 Accu Strut

If you've spent any time in the range with an older Ruger, you probably know that already the mini 14 accu strut is basically the go-to fix for one of the very frustrating issues with that rifle. We've all been there—you take your favorite wood-stocked carbine out, the first few shots are dead on, and then as the barrel gets warm, your groups start opening up like a cheap shotgun pattern. It's annoying, but it's a reality for a lot of Mini 14 owners, especially people holding onto the older "pencil barrel" models. ...

March 31, 2026 · 7 min · Giovana Reid