Dont get me wrong.I own a mini 14 & have had a 30.You need something that takes an AR mag.There are millions of them here in the USA.How many reliable ruger mags are here(not many).Like i sais get a piston driven upper for .223 get an AK for 7.72x39.For a shotty get a good ol'e 870 and dress it like you want.The best one for the $$$$ right now is the SIG 556.