The mini14 was never meant to be in the hands of target shooters and hence the crux of the problem. I had some time today so i took it apart to clean and inspect parts. Remington 788 wont eject fired case 24hourcampfire. In the days before amateur, highprecision shooting from the bench, gun consumers werent. Stocks were somewhat angular and heat shields were made of wood. It doesnt get much more american than the old ruger ranch rifle. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. The power and torque are high, while operational costs remain extremely low when. Mini 14 standard barrel vs the newer heavier barrels.
A receiver mounted stripper clip guide for mini14 s with serial number prefix 582 and greater. Simple, rugged, garandstyle action with breech bolt locking system, a fixedpiston gas system and selfcleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your ruger mini 14. While the name mini14 derives directly from the us rifle 7. This number should be used as a point of reference only. Ruger mini14 180 series 200th anniversary edition this is a ruger mini14 rifle chambered for.
I think the angle of my pic makes it look a little off. Ill be the first one to admit i polished the trigger assy maybe to much,and i might have. It abuts the handguard and has 3 nubs on the rail before the cutout. The last 581 series stainless gun i owned would shoot 1moa out of the box. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. After market mounts and rings came out so a scope could be added, however the angle of ejection was not set for a scope so the brass would.
In conclusion, i have been pleased with my ruger mini14 ranch rifle. Ranges mini 14 scout mount best mount for older mini 14s. I still remember my first homemade sound suppressor used for indoor shooting of. At a 100yds rapid fire i am grouping around 3 or 4 inches. 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. Music wire coil springs are used throughout the mechanism.
My old friend, a remington 788, developed a problem last weekend. I read many references in this and other forums before deciding to buy a new ranch rifle, however i apparently missed one characteristic of this. I have owned several mini14s and admit i have a weakness for them, but i also have to admit their accuracy is marginal. New mini 14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. This new version featured a lower ejection angle and integral scope bases machined into the receiver, which accommodated the factorysupplied ruger scope rings. Sometime between 2007 and 2008, ruger added a heavier tapered barrel to the mini series. Ruger mini 14 and mini 30 ruger mini 14 and mini 30. Ruger ejector bolt stop ruger mini14 ranch only ss midwayusa. Some are referring to the new rifle as the 580, referring to the threedigitseries number that appears ahead of the serial number. The only place i can find that sells them is numrich.
Can you believe i finally got my hands on a mini14. My first experience with the ruger mini14 was in the late 1970s shortly after the little. Shooters began to cry foul over its lack of serious competitive accuracy. What is the manufacture date of a 581 series ruger mini 14 ranch. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly. We made sure the factory sights are still usable when installed, although your lower field of view will be interrupted. Ruger rifles mini 14 type local deals, national for sale. This eventually led to all mini14 rifles coming equipped with integral scope mounts. You can verify this with the owners manual which says they can safely fire 5. This new version featured a lower ejection angle and integral scope. Because of the location of the ejector, we designed the clip guide so that clips need to be inserted and stripped at an angle. The ruger mini14 is one of americas favorite general purpose semiauto rifles. Lol almost have the dillon put together and was wondering where might be a good place to start for an optimal round for a mini14 in.
Everything really starts with our vision, which is. While this statement is true, they also acknowledged that if you needed a tough, reliable gun that you could stakeyourlife on, the ruger mini14 fit the bill. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. The mini14 has gone through a series of design changes over the years, improving accuracy and. I know theres a different in a cutout on the side, but from what i can see it shouldnt matter a bit. I realize the mini isnt the most accurate rifle on the market though i have one of the new ones which are supposed to be better but id like to give these rascals have two of them the best chow i can.
I got the mini 14 tactical model 5819 series 583 and it has fired wo any issues. Like with all remington bolt actions, expect a lifetime of rocksolid reliability. It is a handy rifle that i feel will serve me well in my coyote hunting pursuits. To be the bestrun business in america, and the most successful, most respected business in our industry, for the benefit of our customers. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. As you look through each of them, its important to make a note of each of their characteristics and features. The 580 became the new standard of mini14, meaning that those old models and their accuracy issues could be left in the past. The newer 581 series rifle have a better barrel and are much more accurate. No matter how fast or slow i work the bolt, the case stays in the ejector port.
The newest mini 14 s that ive seen are now marked 5. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by saruger, aug 15. If you care for your firearm properly, you should never need to replace most of your rifles parts. Occasionally, it may be necessary to replace a spring, extractor, or sight. The following is a list of the six best mini 14 scope mounts that are currently on the market. Pretty nifty little gun where the heck have i been all these years. This manual applies only to mini14 ranch rifles so marked on. It has a lower ejection angle, which means that the spent brass ejects up and to the right. Mini 14 accessories ruger rifle 30 muzzle brake gas block. It reduced the ejection from 4045 feet to about 15 feet. Accuracy systems nonadjustable gas blocks replace your ruger minis gas block.
Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. How to accurize the mini 14 rifle the survivalist blog. In 1982, demand for a reliable optics mounting solution led to the release of the ranch rifle. Factory replacement parts are manufactured to the exact same specifications and tolerances and use the same. This way, if you have an idea of what your ideal scope mount should look like, youll probably come across one that is close to your ideal. The factory part is way oversized for max reliability. Ruger had sent my dad one to try out, and, as a teenage shooter, i. Reply edit del all mini14 double tapsfirst i want to thank the folks who visit the 1911 forum,i was having a problem with my gov.
The early model mini 14 was not designed for a scope. With its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini14 is more accurate than ever. Professional performance does not always require gas. This is a discussion on ejection pattern within the the m14 forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. Vicious new handheld selfdefense tool turns lethal in seconds. This is a receiver mounted stripper clip guide for mini 14s with serial numbers 582 and up. The ruger mini thirty is similar, but not identical, to the ruger mini14 series of rifles, and is adapted to an excellent deer hunting cartridge, the 7. Best load for mini14 gun and game the friendliest gun. It is possible to buy a smaller gas bushing to do this on we have been getting reports from new mini owners the case ejection has been tamed down and is throwing the brass 10 to 20 feet or less. They are out of stock for the new sn like i have, but they are in stock for the older series.
Oem replacement gas blocks ruger mini 14 30 adjustable. Mini thirty rifle can be field stripped for cleaning to its basic subassemblies in seconds without the use of tools. What is the difference between a ruger mini 14 and the. This will also depend on how often you use your rifle. The cold hammerforged barrel results in ultraprecise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning. What is the value of a ruger mini 14 ranch rifle answers. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6. This eventually led to all mini 14 rifles coming equipped with integral scope mounts. So, to be safe, never buy a used mini you can never really tell how many rounds had been fired by the firing pin to view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. On a whim, i decided to shoot my mini14 and ar together at the bench to see which one was more accurate. The model 783 features a steel detachable magazine with a steel latch. Husqvarnas batterypowered chainsaws are highly efficient and equipped with a powerful lithiumion battery pack. This is a great little rifle that is easy to maintain. Sometimes this rifle will eject about 20 feet 2 oclock and next its just lazing them out.
Conventional wisdom says ars are unusually accurate for semiauto rifles, and that mini14s optimal target is the side of a. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to. Ruger minis had a problem with ejecting brass 30 or 40 feet. Ruger retooled the mini14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series guns made since then, shooting 2. Possessed of light weight, nimble handling and classic styling, they remain a viable choice for anyone who for whatever reason does not want americas other rifle, the ar15. At this stage i have no idea if the bushing has made a difference but it hasnt hurt. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. New mini14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. These quiet, lightweight and ecofriendly chainsaws deliver up to 10 hours of runtime between charges when used with a backpack battery. With the older series rifles its not uncommon to see 3 moa or worse. Read our indepth buyers guide on the best ruger mini 14 scope mounts on the market. If you have an old mini 14 including the ranch rifle and the ac556 that was manufactured before 2007pre580 series, the amega mini 14 mount will fit like a glove.
Set your throttles to full ab and join the aviation geek club. The mini14 is robust, dependable and easy to use, all great qualities for any rifle. Many folks thought this was excessive and wanted it tamed down. New tooling and tighter tolerances make for a sharper shooting ruger ranch rifle. We have the best gun parts at the best prices youll find online. I find the regular mini 14 ranch rifle decently accurate for small varmints to 100 yards and on larger varmints to 150 yards and a little better if you have the rifle and scope dialed in real good if you want a real decent target varmint gun then surely look over the ruger mini 14 target rifle. Nowhere near as elegant as your solution, but then i am a lazy, ole grouch that does only enough to get by.
Standard calibers have a four round capacity and magnum calibers hold three rounds. The design of the mini14 uses a gas bushing in the gas block to pass gas to the piston. This is a pretty bold vision, but its absolutely real. Reloading for the mini 14, tips and tricks the high road.
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