Part 10 Choate Handguard - Ruger Mini 14

AmbGun Mini 14 page
https://www.ambgun.com/ambidextral-rifle/mini-14

Part 1 Canvas GI Sling - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/Zrg3MfUOlnM

Part 2 Length of Pull - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/EsI5tzRQQCs

Part 3 Magazine Catch and Release - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/aiEuS_OJjag

Part 4 Safety - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/7gyxZbWqV18

Part 5 Trigger - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/bo3FmZZAyjw

Part 6 Piston Driven Action - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/6DaKLgpF_WE

Part 7 Sights - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/7xJgxL-O4Do

Part 8 Social Credit Score - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZBlfMy61Cxs

Part 9 Field Accuracy - Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/kLAambINp68

Part 10 Choate Handguard Ruger Mini 14
https://youtube.com/shorts/FHx91pRPiMk

During my Mini 14 field accuracy testing using the Project Appleseed AQT, the handguard got uncomfortably hot.

The stock plastic handguard has limited venting and a metal heat shield inside. I suspect the heat shield helps for a short period but once the heat shield itself gets hot it becomes a hotplate beneath your hand.

Solution? The Choate ventilated handguard.

The idea is that, while there will be more heat rising off the barrel right off the bat, it will dissipate fast enough to prevent things from becoming unbearable.

Compared to the stock handguard, the Choate is a duller and a bit coarser…a feature? Less shine and better grip? It weights almost half that of the stock…saving 54 grams

The Ventilated Choate does not cover the operation rod so your hand can come in contact with it during cycling…But it would take a pretty tight grip to impact cyclic reliability.

Getting the handguard fitted into the gas block was pretty tight. I suppose you could tediously sand it down…or just gently tap it into place like I did.

Being in the middle of Wyoming winter, I can’t yet say this is the solution to making the Mini 14 suitable for attending a high round count shooting clinic.

I’m also looking at another means for taming the whole burns where it shits issue. Coming in Part 11.