Ruger mini 14 accessories shop ruger mini 1430 tactical. Many firearms these days are made using aluminum andor polymers of some kind, but the mini 14 goes in a different direction with the steel. Ruger did make changes from the original mini14mini30 series to the new mini 14mini30 series, so ruger went from a 197 prefix to the. Hogue overmolded stock black matrix extended mag release. Ruger rifle parts such as the ever popular 1022, 77 and 96 models, the ruger mini14 and mini 30 platforms as well as todays ruger american rifle. Ruger mini 14 30 rifle front sight rear sights rifles accuracy. Mgw stocks thousands of both ruger oem gun parts as well as performance upgrades from many wellknown manufactures. Comes with 4 mags 3x30 rounders and 1x20 rounder and 60 rounds of ammo. Ruger did make changes from the original mini 14 mini 30 series to the new mini 14 mini 30 series, so ruger went from a 197 prefix to the. Order ruger mini14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp. But in 2005, ruger retooled the mini14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series guns made since then, shooting 2 groups at 100 yds. New mini 14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. Manufacturers ruger rifles mini14 ranch rifle 580 series ruger rifles mini14 ranch rifle 580 series parts list.
Ruger mini 1430 factory barrels ruger mini 1430 factory used pre 580 take off barrels. Sight also fits all mini 14 rifles pre 580 series with a 1 at the beginning of the serial number measuring. The materials used in the construction of this rifle are mainly cold hammerforged stainless steel. Mine looks alot like surfs rifle except mine has the wood stock. Ruger likely just ran out of 580series numbers and bumped all minis to 581series. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly.
It then changed to 1in7 in 1989 and then finally to the current 1in9 starting in mid1994. I purchased a new tactical mini 14 223 last weekend. Hogue overmolded stock black matrix extended mag release silver amega scout mount. I have a ruger mini 14 ranch rifle stainless steel with the thin barrel. Compare it against the many excellent ar15s recommended here and. American rifleman five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14. Mini 14 series by year firearms talk the community for. Compare it against the many excellent ar15s recommended here and such excellent guns as the keltec su16.
This number should be used as a point of reference only. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. Galati international offers many aftermarket parts and accessories to compliment the popular ruger mini 14, including magazines, muzzle. Ive only shot in a number of times and the previous owner seems to have not shot it much either, from what i can tell. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved accuracy and decreased heat sensitivity. Please note that due to export regulations, this service is not available to international customers. But in 2005, ruger retooled the mini 14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series guns made since then, shooting 2 groups at 100 yds.
This sight upgrade for the 5800 models made after 2005 adds a new dimension of adjustability to the venerable mini 14 family of rifles. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. And to the delight of ruger fans nationwide, the manufacturer decided to listen in 2005 it only took them 32 years. Once there, you can verify that the ruger firearm you seek is available through that retailer and order it, subject to all federal, state and local laws. Over the years i have owned and enjoyed a mini 14 ranch, a stainless 580 series, and the newer mini30 tactical. Sight fits all the post 580 serial numbered rifles that are. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved.
It comes with a leupold rifleman 39 scope with factory covers. Ruger mini 14 tactical style and a mini 14 ranch rifle. Black synthetic stock, blued barrel, 20 round magazine. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6. Testing the cycling of my ruger mini 30 with a reduced gas port, down from the stock 0. I was looking for something less scary than the folding stock i had. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle 580 series parts gun parts corp. We have some of the best ruger mini 14 tactical rifle replacement stocks made in different colors to choose. Upgrading the ruger mini14 the brownells way top rated.
The buyer should keep a good eye on value too and the ruger mini14 has risen in price. New mini14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles. 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. New 582 series mini14 jump to latest follow 1 20 of 20 posts. We have some of the best ruger mini14 tactical rifle replacement stocks made in different colors to choose. Tech sights mini200 adjustable aperture sight for the. The mini 14 draws inspiration from two renowned rifles of their time the m14 rifle and m1 garand.
Order ruger mini14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. Mini14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. The changes that ruger made in the mini14 have been great, but. The mini14 has a receiver similar to an m14 and the gasoperated action and breechbolt locking system of an m1 garand. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. Mini14 rugged, reliable and durable on the farm, ranch or in the deep woods.
Mini 14 rugged, reliable and durable on the farm, ranch or in the deep woods. Looking at the book, ruger and his guns, i found that the twist rate of the mini14 started out at 1in10 in 1975. The new mini200 sight for the ruger mini 14 and ranch rifles. Feb 03, 20 195 197 series link produced from 19962004. All steel construction easy click adjustments on elevation easy click adjustments on windage standard. The sturm ruger mini 14 and mini 30 are popular us semiautomatic rifles. Ruger mini14 tactical rifle autoloading rifle model 5847. Since all ruger mini14 owners cant be horrible shooters, people started to realize it was the rifle. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to. More recently, the ruger mini14 platform is chambered for the 7. Please keep in mind that we have been at the cutting edge of technology when it comes to the mini 14 and mini 30 rifles for many years. Apr 21, 2020 the only reason ruger went to a 582 prefix on the mini s is because they ran out of 581 prefix numbers when they reached 581 99999. Its been quite a long time since ruger was faced with those first customer complaints. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy.
This is an excellent condition ruger mini14 223 remington. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off. And the only reason they went to a 581 prefix is because they reached 58099999 in the 580 prefix, see. Surf very nice mini 14 hey guys i posted a question here in the ruger semi auto section bit i havent got any answers yet. Mini 14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. Mar 02, 2017 this is the after video of the used 580 series ruger mini 14. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. I purchased a new tactical mini14 223 last weekend.
May 25, 2017 over the years i have owned and enjoyed a mini 14 ranch, a stainless 580 series, and the newer mini 30 tactical. Ruger mini14 tactical rifle autoloading rifle model 5888. Why are people advertising 582 series with serial numbers beginning with 580. Discussion in rifle country started by badger arms, feb 24, 2004. The accuracy systems tuneable gas block was too small for my 580 series mini14 target rifle.
Without getting to a caliber spit fight, the 30 tac is what the 30 should have been. We cant wait to go give it a try when it arrives and after the ice goes away. Ruger rifles mini 14 type local deals, national for sale. The metallic ruger coin in the grip makes it official. Apparently according to the model number the aw mini14 w 20 round mag is 581series. Ruger parts for pistols like the popular lc9 series and sr series pistols as well as many parts for the mark series pistols and more. This ruger is being sold without a magazine owner cant find them. I put this on a stainless 183 series mini14 with a accustrut. This is the after video of the used 580 series ruger mini 14. Mini 14 accessories ruger rifle 30 muzzle brake gas block. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to determine the approximate year your. The changes that ruger made in the mini14 have been great, but the aftermarket manufacturers seem to be lagging behind. It is tough getting it over the flash hider and sight, but i used a couple fiberglas rods which are tuning sticks for radio workthey are about a foot long 18 in diameter and it levered over without a whole lot of problems. The mini 14 has a receiver similar to an m14 and the gasoperated action and breechbolt locking system of an m1 garand.
The mini14 draws inspiration from two renowned rifles of their time the m14 rifle and m1 garand. The mini 30 has always had its issues with chamber pecs, twist rate and accuracy. Over the years, ruger has improved on its original design more on that a bit later. Feb 12, 2016 testing the cycling of my ruger mini 30 with a reduced gas port, down from the stock 0. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year.
Nov 29, 2016 ruger mini 14 tactical style and a mini 14 ranch rifle. 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. Tech sights mini200 adjustable aperture sight for the ruger. Ruger mini14 tactical rifle autoloading rifle models. Ruger rifle parts such as the ever popular 1022, 77 and 96 models, the ruger mini 14 and mini 30 platforms as well as todays ruger american rifle. Ruger mini 14 30 factory rifle barrels take off accuracy. Front sight, protected, 580 ser, tactical rifle must be drilled for cross pin.
Free fedex option 2 promag ruga3 ruger mini14 magazine 30rd. I am new to ruger and after i registered my serial number at their website, i. The m1 garand system was designed back in the 1930s, and ruger did not hesitate to implement this seemingly older system into its 1960s design. Dec 24, 2016 the buyer should keep a good eye on value too and the ruger mini 14 has risen in price. There have been several variants of the mini14 available for lawenforcement and civilian use, and i. The way ruger serial numbers thier mini s, each prefix is only numbered up to 99,999 units sold before moving on to another 3 digit prefix. One was a stock ranch rifle, and one was a mini 14 with a troy industries modular chassis. The mini30 has always had its issues with chamber pecs, twist rate and accuracy.