ULTIMAK - Mini-14~ Scout Mount

Best mount for forward scope mount on Mini 14.

Originally bought this to fit on the Promag Archangel Precision Rifle Stock but it doesn't 'fit' without a lot of custom 'fitting' - so I put it on the original polymer stock with no fuss or muss - gives it a M1A Scout Rifle 'look' to the Mini - I really like the 'look' and now my scope doesn't get hit by catapulting ejected casings ;-)

Great fit and finish! Theoretically, very little gunsmithing would be required, but my gas block screws were peened in place and wouldn't budge. I had no luck drilling them out because they are so hard, so I ended up running a thin hacksaw blade in the gap between the gas block and the handguard bracket and I was able to release it with no damage to anything but the screws. No biggie, because fortunately this comes with replacement screws. I really wish the front sling loop could be removed from the gas block because that would give me way more clearance to get to the screw heads. It comes with awesome illustrated instructions. Probably among the best and most detailed instructions I've ever seen. (Just one minor typo -- it comes with a 9/64" allen wrench, not 9/32") This fit my factory wood stock, Butler Creek synthetic stock, and my thumbhole stock perfectly. I had to modify my ATI folding stock because it has its own handguard so there's tabs along the edges for fit. I removed those tabs with a razor saw. The ATI handguard still holds firm because there's studs and screws in it, but I have no reason to use the ATI handguard with this in place. It looks great on my rifle. It doesn't have the awkward hood protrusion covering the operating rod. I'm not sure whether that will affect the reliability, but I'm sure it'll be fine. I haven't shot with this yet, but I'm really confident with its fit and finish that I'm sure it'll work fine.

a high quality mount with perfect and very secure fitment, and very easy installation. When properly installed with the new supplied and Loctited screws, there will be no problems with it staying securely mounted for as long as you have the firearm. This sculpted mount also adds character to the fore end and has more than ample length for a wide range of sight placement. It is an expensive piece of kit, but it really is worth it.

This product replaces the black or wood fore-end top of the gun. The black one I had was cheap plastic. This rail is metal and secured around the barrel for a tight fit. The screws can be a little tricky so take your time but overall the installation took 20 minutes and all necessary hardware was provided (including the Allen wrenches). Im very happy with the improved look. The rail sits very close to the top of the barrel so it will be faster to come up on target and place shots where they need to go.