any experience with new Mini 14s

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I just took hunters safety and am looking at a cyote rifle. a .223 or 22-250. A bolt gun would be good but they cost the same as a mini, then you add glass rings base etc, its a lot. I was thinking maybe an all weather ranch rifle would be good. Ive heard there 2'' rifles at 100, perfectly fine with me, there rugged, and have nice sights for what i need. i know other people hunted with them too. My state allows 5 round mags, which for the mini are plentiful. Anyone use the newer ones, especially for hunting?