My first centerfire rifle was a ruger mini 14 with a 1in10 twist. Calibre, barrel length, overall length, rate of twist, magazine capacity, weight. Mouse over image above to zoom any area, or click on image to zoom the entire image. Newer ruger mini 14s pennsylvania firearm owners association. Both shoot as well as my ar15s, except my midlength m4gery build with its 17 twist melonite is sub. Unfortunately, the mini 14 safety is so thin that it is uncomfortable to use. Jun 29, 2018 the ruger mini14 is one of americas favorite general purpose semiauto rifles.
Specter gear 2 point sling, fits mini 14 with standard fixed stock, black. We can handle any factory replacement part work you are needing from firing pins to trigger components and more. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. Ruger mini14 question registered users do not see the above ad. You will no longer need to send your rifle to ruger for restricted factory work. These later 580 series and the 581 583 series rifles are generally capable of 2 moa accuracy out of the box with decent ammunition. Where is the rate of twist chart shooting sports forum. 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. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. Feb 08, 20 187 188 series link produced from 19821995.
The 3 digit is part of the serial number and that is it. In 1971 bill ruger and his engineers began tinkering with an idea that would soon become one of americas most cherished rifles. Good for you in getting such a great package for a low price but a. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. Morod barrel stablizer install ruger mini 14 installation duration. It consists of the clampon gas block, gas pipe and a slide assembly, which is ruger s version of the m 14 operating rod. Upgrading the ruger mini14 the brownells way top rated.
My 22250 ruger model 77mkii vt will not shoot anything heavier than 55 grain bullets with the 1in12 twist. My grandfather brought an m1 carbine back from world war ii and they are very similar in design and usefulness to the mini 14. American rifleman five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14. Ruger mini 1430 manufacture date and twist rate, update. The companys miniaturized version of the legendary m14, the mini 14 is ideal for use on the farm and ranch, in the woods, at. Shilen match heavy barrel ruger mini14 pre580 series 223. The mini 14 safety is a sheet metal blade in the front of the sheet metal trigger guard, similar in operation to the m1 garand safety.
Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini 14 and a knife. The mini14 is robust, dependable and easy to use, all great qualities for any rifle. From 2006 onward, the new ruger ranch rifle shall no longer be subject to the. Ruger mini ranch rifle conversions 14 30 accurate accuracy. No need to shoot expensive bullets as accuracy will probable not be the best no matter what i shoot. Thanks costeve quote originally posted by bwraven view post 180 series mini 14 beginning serial nbr 1800000119741 in 10 1800510119751 in 10 1802828219761 in 10 180. Sep 23, 2010 if youre looking for a handy, lightweight sporting rifle chambered in. Mini14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000 ranch rifle thin barrel, ejector in the bolt stop assembly, scope ring scallops cast into the receiver, buffer system using the recoil spring assembly.
Ruger offers a lot of different versions of the mini 14. Mini 14 accessories ruger rifle 30 muzzle brake gas block. What would be the optimum bullet weights that i can get to get the best accuracy with this twist rate. Looking at the book, ruger and his guns, i found that the twist rate of the mini14 started out at 1in10 in 1975. Since all ruger mini 14 owners cant be horrible shooters, people started to realize it was the rifle. I know that at times twist rate can have a huge impact. Trinity scope base mount for ruger mini14 hunting optics base adapter tactical accessory aluminum black picatinny weaver base adapter target range gear single rail. The mini 30 has always had its issues with chamber pecs, twist rate and accuracy. It doesnt get much more american than the old ruger ranch rifle. Mini 14 ranch rifle factory scope mounts, flipup rear sight, single blade front sight. It then changed to 1in7 in 1989 and then finally to the current 1in9 starting in mid1994. The ruger mini14 was used in several notable crimes. I was first introduced to it a number of years ago as an alternative to the ak series of rifles.
My current mini14 583 series gives me sub 2 moa with iron sights. It is simple, reliable, and consists of a relatively few rugged components. I shoot mostly 55gr through mine, but 62gr seems to shoot fine out to 100yds. Apr 23, 2020 so i will probable stick with some basic 55 fmj. Depending on the year of manufacture, ruger produced the mini14 in 1. Im presuming youre not referring to the mini 14 chambered for the 300 blackout cartridge, but the more common 5. Mine was made in 1981, so it also has the 110 twist. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off. The newest mini 14s that ive seen are now marked 5. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. Ruger had sent my dad one to try out, and, as a teenage shooter, i. Id spent a great deal of time with ak rifles and became used to their performance with the 7. The ruger mini14 target rifle features a twentytwo inch.
The mechanism employs the ruger fixed pistonmoving cylinder gas system in conjunction with a simplified garandtype rotating bolt. Nov 20, 2012 i have spoken with ruger and verified it is 5. Im wondering if this might result in the reports of poor accuracy we get often on this board. Over the years i have owned and enjoyed a mini 14 ranch, a stainless 580 series, and the newer mini 30 tactical.
It is available with a black hogue overmolded synthetic stock or a laminated wood thumbhole stock. Can anyone tell me the technical differences between a series 582 mini14 and what i understand is the most current iteration that is series 583. Ruger mini 14 barrel twist rate question springfield xd forum. Heres a list of the different series of the mini 14 by year. When looking for a rifle a couple of years ago i talked with several sales people that advised that i should stay away from the ruger mini 14 because it suffers accuracy issues. This american made rifle is a favorite amongst those who love a semiauto, but want something a little more traditional.
The companys miniaturized version of the legendary m14, the mini 14 is ideal for use on. Its been quite a long time since ruger was faced with those first customer complaints. In the days before amateur, highprecision shooting from the bench, gun consumers werent. The little ruger is rock solid, reliable and accurate. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it.
New tooling and tighter tolerances make for a sharper shooting ruger ranch rifle. Please verify this picture accurately reflects the product described by the title and description on this page before. Ruger retooled the mini 14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series. Ruger mini 14 30 factory rifle barrels take off accuracy. If youre happy with 55 and 62grain fmj bullets, you dont need any more twist than this. The exception is the recently discontinued mini 14 target rifle that features a. If you dont know which rifling twist you have in your particular rifle, then the tables below will not only help you to determine the twist rate but it will also let you know when your rifle was manufactured. Ruger serial number lookup for mini 14 dirtyzips11s diary. In those moments before the round goes off, 580series mini14 rugers are. 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 mini 30 rifle is something of a unique creature. The mini 14 30 manufacturing line was shut down to retool sometime in 2004 and then ruger retooled and started again in 2005.
I filled up his range box and hit him with warm spent cases. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6. Hastings used a ruger mini 14 to kill six people in the small, isolated village of mccarthy, alaska. How to accurize the mini 14 rifle the survivalist blog. My first experience with the ruger mini 14 was in the late 1970s shortly after the little.
Ruger mini 14 barrel twist rate question springfield xd. The first day at the range with a tactical, running through the first 20 rounder, a guy at the other end of the firing line was glaring at me. Ruger is also using a heavier straight barrel profile in their tactical mini 14 ranch rifles. Feb 18, 2018 im presuming youre not referring to the mini14 chambered for the 300 blackout cartridge, but the more common 5. Ruger is also using a heavier straight barrel profile in their tactical mini14ranch rifles. Nov 23, 2015 the m 14 has a rather complex gas system consisting of an operating rod, piston, gas cylinder and gas plug. When ruger gets to number 58399999 they will move on to 584s. Ruger retooled the mini 14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series guns made since then, shooting 2. If youre looking for a handy, lightweight sporting rifle chambered in. So far it hasnt cut any fingers, but it feels as if it might. There are some exclusive, limited version distributor models as well as military and law enforcementonly designs available. And to the delight of ruger fans nationwide, the manufacturer decided to.
When looking for a rifle a couple of years ago i talked with several sales people that advised that i should stay away from the ruger mini 14 because it. James sullivan is not a wellknown name in many gun circles. Many of our pictures are stock photos provided to us by the manufacturer and do not necessarily represent the actual item being purchased. Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini14 and a knife. Originally introduced in 1973, the ruger mini 14 is the big brother of the mini 30.
Did ruger change the twist rate of their barrels on the mini 14. Ruger mini14 tactical rifle autoloading rifle models. The ruger mini 14 rifleis a gas operated, box magazine fed, autoloading rifle. Mini 14 rifle manufactured from mini 14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. Ruger mini 14 serial number lookup pro allows you on a brief but the time is no menu, and has an anonymous account never learn geography, ruger mini 14 serial number. Im convinced that with more shooting, my test mini 14 may yet shoot in even better. Shilen match heavy barrel ruger mini 14 pre580 series 223 remington 1 in 9 twist 20 chrome moly in the white. Ruger mini 14 bluewood 20rd 5816 5816 buds gun shop. One was a stock ranch rifle, and one was a mini 14 with a troy industries modular chassis. From 19671973, sullivan, alongside bill ruger, developed the mini 14, which at age 38, has earned a spot among the. It looks to me like the big variable is the barrel length, with ruger having responded to the market demand for an arlength barrel. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein. If you are looking for model numbers, they should be a 4 digit number and are on the box end label. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility.
With its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini 14 is more accurate than ever. Several issues, one is that the originals mini 14 had thin barrels and a 1 in 10 barrel twist, the mini 30 originally was a. We took it our to the desert to see if we could hit anything at great distance. Mini 14 series by year firearms talk the community for. I have been intrigued for a while by the ruger mini 14 series of rifles for a couple of reasons. If you want something that will be reliable and will do some serious damage in your next hunting adventure, this rifle could be the kind youll want to have out in the field. Mini 14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off the. Ruger mini 14 barrels removed from new or used rifles when rifle is fitted with a custom barrel. Decades old and still vastly popular, ruger s mini 14 has few limits. The ruger mini14 ranch rifle semiauto rifle is a scaled down version of the us m14 with no selective fire switch. These barrels are for serial numbers 180 thru 199 mini 14 only. I have a 184 series ruger mini 14 with a 1 in 10 twist, will it shoot plane base bullets better then boat tails theoretically. The mini 14 ranch took the market by storm and was so successful that later the entire line of mini 14 rifles featured scope mounts and proprietary ruger scope rings.
I just recently purchased a new to me mini 14 with the 1 in 9 twist rate. Beginning serial nbr 1870000119821 in 10 1870261119831 in 10 18721819841 in 10 1872722619851 in 10. Apr 21, 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. The mini 14 ranch rifle features a blued stainless steel receiver along with an 18. The ruger mini 14 was used in several notable crimes. This number should be used as a point of reference only. The mini 14 uses a simplified gas system which clamps to the barrel using four bolts. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle semiauto rifle with wood stock.
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. Thanks costeve quote originally posted by bwraven view post 180 series mini 14 beginning serial nbr 1800000119741 in 10 180. Nov 29, 2016 ruger mini 14 tactical style and a mini 14 ranch rifle. Aug 12, 2008 i wanted to make sure i heard this right. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. This is a discussion on mini 14 with 1 in 10 twist. This is a good twist rate for lighter bullets and will also generally stabilize projectiles up to 69 grains, such as federal premiums sierra matchking bthp load. Ruger mini 14 ranch rifle autoloading rifle this manual applies only to mini14 ranch rifles so marked on the receiver. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved accuracy and decreased heat sensitivity stringing. Looking at the book, ruger and his guns, i found that the twist rate of the mini 14 started out at 1in10 in 1975. Jul 18, 2007 with its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini 14 is more accurate than ever. Their short barrels and overall short length make them favorites in any application where maneuverability and ease of handling are priorities. We will be concentrating on those readily available to civilian shooters.
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