American riflemans brian sheetz tells why the ruger mini thirty is a great allaround carbine for target shooting, hunting, predator control and personal defense. The newest mini 14s that ive seen are now marked 5. I have shot mine under the worst conditions you can imagine and have never had a problem. The best upgrades and accessories for your mini 14 gun mann. Ruger mini 14 accessories shop ruger mini 1430 tactical. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Cost, ammunition sensitivity, so so accuracy, and expensive. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. Moreaper muzzle brake for ruger mini sunflower outdoor. Ruger mini 14 ranch rifle, deadly to 300 yards youtube.
Perhaps the most pronounced issues that the pre580 series rifle faced actually boiled down to production flaws, where the factory got a little sloppy. It then changed to 1in7 in 1989 and then finally to. The best upgrades and accessories for your mini 14 semiautomatic rifles are an indispensable part of most american gun aficionados arsenal. Sep 18, 2018 not to mention the comparative cost of. The ruger mini14 ranch rifles short barrel and overall compact size make it a perfect. They are not sniper rifles, rather they are quick handling carbines that will eat any ammo you feed them and function in dirt, snow and driving rain. There was the ruger ac556 and ac556k, of course, the regular. New tooling and tighter tolerances make for a sharper shooting ruger ranch rifle. From law agencies to hollywood movies, the mini 14 has made a lot of appearances in public. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at. Ruger retooled the mini 14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series guns made since then, shooting 2. You can verify this with the owners manual which says they can safely fire 5. I bought a 583 mini14 from walmart and have had problems from the beginning. Upgrading the ruger mini14 the brownells way top rated.
Theres something about this action in a smaller caliber that is so satisfying to. The above is from ruger s faq section of their website. Order ruger mini14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. Browse all new and used ruger rifles mini 14 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Accustrut socom barrel strut for ruger minis silver. Mini 14 ranch rifle factory scope mounts, flipup rear sight, single blade front sight.
Order ruger mini 14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. A qualitybuilt hooded front sight for the ruger mini14 rifle, integrated with a precisiondesigned muzzle brake, is now available from the makers of the famous morod barrel stabilizer. Free shipping on this item moreaper hooded front sightmuzzle brake for the ruger mini1430. With its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini 14 is more accurate than ever. Moreaper muzzle brake for ruger mini sunflower outdoor sports.
I did a quick search but did not find a thread on this. American rifleman five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14. My 580 series did well with pmc, remington, ultramax, federal, and winchester. Hastings used a ruger mini 14 to kill 6 in the small, isolated village of mccarthy, alaska. Well, first things first, lets have a look at the problems that plagued ruger s original 1973 mini 14.
This is a discussion on mini14 583 series problems. Their short barrels and overall short length make them favorites in any application where maneuverability and ease of handling are priorities. Day at the range shooting my mini30 with some ammo i purchased 20 years ago. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. All models of rugers mini14 semiautomatic rifles have a solid reputation for being absolutely reliable under all conditions, and have proven themselves in both law enforcement and military use worldwide. The ruger mini14 ranch rifle semiauto rifle is a scaled down version of the us m14 with no selective fire switch. Five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14 american rifleman. Apr 06, 2019 ruger mini 14 is an incredibly wellknown and popular rifle among sport shooters, hunters, law enforcement, and military alike it offers almost the same durability, reliability, and ease of use as an ar15 or m1, but with the traditional looks of a garand or classic hunting rifle. In 1971 bill ruger and his engineers began tinkering with an idea that would soon become one of americas most cherished rifles. I sold the ar15 to my soninlaw and purchased a ruger mini 14 tactical from buds gun shop. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. Ben philippi i wanted to own a ruger mini 14 chambered in. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle semiauto rifle with wood stock.
Jul 18, 2007 with its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini 14 is more accurate than ever. These later 580 series and the 581 583 series rifles are generally capable of 2 moa accuracy out of the box with decent ammunition. Ive also got 1 14 and 112 twist bolt guns that also shoot the 4080 grain bullets, there are some 80s that wont shoot as well, like the hornady amax, but the nosler cc 80s shoot very well. Ruger mini 14 bluewood 20rd 5816 5816 buds gun shop.
The extended ruger side folding stock on the 580 series mini 14 ranch rifle chambered in. From 19671973, sullivan, alongside bill ruger, developed the mini 14, which at age 38, has earned a spot among the. Bill ruger, as a skilled manufacturer and marketer of firearms, realized americans were leaning towards autoloaders. With the exception of the mini 14 target rifle, which accepts only.
These new mini 14 rifles are much more accurate that the older rifles. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Jul 16, 2009 more recently, the ruger mini 14 platform is chambered for the 7. I bought a 583 mini 14 from walmart and have had problems from the beginning. The ruger mini 14 was used in several notable crimes. Decades old and still vastly popular, ruger s mini 14 has few limits. Ruger is also using a heavier straight barrel profile in their tactical mini 14 ranch rifles. It is used by hunters, sport shooters, and law enforcement agencies. I reported then that the ranch rifle was a handy, reliable, and accurate little carbine. Bill ruger s vision of creating a light, rugged carbine was clearly realized with the mini 14.
I have 19 and 18 twist ars and a 19 twist mini 14, they all shoot every 4080 grain bullet ive loaded very well. Well maybe a little strong but investing in an ar with all the optional mods is the way to go. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your ruger mini 14. It then changed to 1in7 in 1989 and then finally to the current 1in9 starting in mid1994. In this video we shoot cameraman ians ruger mini 14 alongside my m1a ebr. The ruger mini 14 30 ranch rifle is one of the most popular guns and we have a full line of aftermarket ruger mini 14 folding stock for sale, scopes, mounts muzzle brakes and tactical accessories made for the ruger mini 14 30 ranch rifle. If it is to be a truck gun plinker accuracy doesnt matter much anyway.
Decades old and still vastly popular, rugers mini14 has few limits. Walking and firing shows the mini 14 has what it takes to get the job done. I have a mini 14 tactical that sits in the rack while the pile of ars are shot constantly, a tack driver it is not. This is a discussion on mini 14 583 series problems. No ammo will the improve accuracy for a ranch rifle. Free shipping on this item moreaper hooded front sightmuzzle brake for the ruger mini 14 30. Mini 14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off. Shooting sports forum rifle forum ruger mini 14 and mini 30.
Sometime between 2007 and 2008, ruger added a heavier tapered barrel to the mini series. I cant post a link to this info because it is buried deep in ruger s website and in drop down menus, but if you go to their mini 14 page and click order on one of the ranch rifle minis, youll find a new page for the one you are ordering and you can then click on. A qualitybuilt hooded front sight for the ruger mini 14 rifle, integrated with a precisiondesigned muzzle brake, is now available from the makers of the famous morod barrel stabilizer the moreapers unique lateral port design redirects muzzle gases away from the shooter. I still wanted a browning design and the springfield armory m1a was still out of my reach and then ruger introduced the mini thirty in, of all. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. Ruger 5 round and 2 kalicompliant modified ruger 20 round mags worked good with both ammo.
James sullivan is not a wellknown name in many gun circles. I eventually sold my mini 14 and used the money to build my first ar15 during the clinton ban, of all times. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. Ruger had sent my dad one to try out, and, as a teenage shooter, i. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. Brownells is your source for ruger mini14 parts at brownells. I was a texas peace officer some years ago and had a ruger mini 14 in my patrol car so i was familiar with the mini 14. Ruger should have made the mini 14 to take the ar 15. All of which led me to wonder if the ruger mini barrels. It is a very reliable rifle for varmint and target shooting.
Ten ruger mini14thirty accessories that are actually worth. Sorry if this is a repeat and answered in other forums. Trinity red green reflex sight mount ruger mini 14 ranch ruger mini 30 hunting optics tactical home defense accessory picatinny weaver base mount adapter rail aluminum black single rail mount. My first experience with the ruger mini 14 was in the late 1970s shortly after the little. A version with fullauto capability, the ac556 has also been manufactured.
Unmodified, my 181series does about 34 moa with factory ammo if i. Like the title says what commercial ammo works best for you. We have the best gun parts at the best prices youll find online. However the varmint target mini 14, i was able to get to. Newer ruger mini 14s pennsylvania firearm owners association.
Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini 14 and a knife. Mar 29, 2020 i cant post a link to this info because it is buried deep in ruger s website and in drop down menus, but if you go to their mini 14 page and click order on one of the ranch rifle minis, youll find a new page for the one you are ordering and you can then click on other variations and the info will be revealed at last. In the days before amateur, highprecision shooting from the bench, gun consumers werent. Nov 14, 2018 here is a link to donate to a local shelter in ames iowa that could use your support my patreon account. Browse all new and used ruger rifles mini 14 for sale and buy. At the time, large quantities of surplus military ammunition were being imported into the united states at rockbottom prices. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle 580 series parts gun parts corp. My current mini14 583 series gives me sub 2 moa with iron sights. It doesnt get much more american than the old ruger ranch rifle. Mini 14 series by year firearms talk the community for. What a great little rifle, well built and a fun gun to shoot. This tiny m1style carbine weapon was designed to be amazingly rugged, especially considering how it was originally crafted for the whacking of sly coyotes on the open range.
The ruger mini14 is an old rifle based on even older rifles. Ruger mini30, firing 30 year old russian surplus ammo. I have never been disappointed with either of them. I have run bulk ammo through it, always brass, so i dont know how it. Theres a lot to say about any gun with that much history, so we decided to track down a few things you might not know about. Looking at the book, ruger and his guns, i found that the twist rate of the mini 14 started out at 1in10 in 1975. Ive also got 1 14 and 112 twist bolt guns that also shoot the 4080 grain bullets, there are some 80s that wont shoot as well, like the hornady a. Nov 20, 2012 i have spoken with ruger and verified it is 5. I am looking to purchase my first rifle and the ruger mini 14 seems like a great piece of equipment. Couldnt find really any torture test videos of the ruger mini 14 ranch rifle on youtube so i figured i would make one. The ruger mini14, a rifle folks love to hate part 1 of 3 the.
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