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Ruger mini 14

Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
I heard and read many pros and cons with the mini 14. I was looking to make mime more practicle with some tactical applications i.e. railings, adjustable stock, optics. What do you experts think?
Should I attempt this or should I sell it and get something else?
What aftermarket mags do you recommend?
thanks
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What makes a mini 14 a ranch model? Is it the receiver that has a dove tail for scope rings or the drilled and taped for a base that makes it a ranch model? I've heard conflicing stories about this and would like to find out one way or the other. Thanks...[:)]
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is the difference between ranch model and mini 14?
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a stainless steel Mini 14 that I bought while I was in college back in 1984. The only accessories that I have for it is a sling, and a flash suppressor. I would describe the condition as good to excellent. I have probably only fired 200 rounds through it. The question that I have is, what is this rifle worth?

    Thanks for any responses in advance.
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello can someone help me on a value of an ruger mini 14 made in May of 1979. This information was given to me by strum ruger after I gave the them serial number, also it has not been fired and all of the hardware is on it is wood. Thanks
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought my son a used mini 14 SS wood stock. How do you tell if it is a pre ban? He wants to trick it out some, needs hand gaurd, scope, muzzle brk ect. not a ranch model. Thnxs Pro Gun
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was just at the local gun shop and found a "pre-ban" ruger mini 14. I was told it is an early one. The stock is beautiful, and it's all wood. It does not have the metal vent, rather a solid wood piece on top of the barrel. Asking price is $475. I'm thinking about about getting it. Were there any problems with the early ones that were later worked out in the later models? Also is $475 a good price? Thanks.
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    ve a Ruger Mini 14 stainless steel with Factory folding stock, baynot lug and flash hider, it is not listed in the blue book. does anyone have any info on this particular model and what it would be worth. i was told that it originally came from a police dept.
    Many thanks
    Dave
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought this rifle from a friend and he called it a ranch I know nothing about this rifle so the education is just getting started. What is and how can U tell the difference from the ranch/carbine? Is there a better sight to get this info? Thanks for all your help! I checked the serial #183
    shows that it was manu. in 82' and it is a mini 14 not a ranch, is there a site I can find info. on mounting scope and/or accessories?
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an old beater Mini 14 that's been jamming. Took it down to clean it and had a lot of resudue around the gas pipe. I removed the gas pipe to clean and found a groove in the pipe. Should there be an o ring in that groove? None of the schematics show one. Thanks for the help.
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Purchased a Ruger Mini 14 in .222 Ranch Rifle. Condition is 99.9%. I was curious to know about the value. It is blue with wood stock. Thanks
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a good trade opprotunity. Its for a ruger mini 14 and on the left side of the receiver it says something like in the 200 year of freedom 1776-1976. Gun is about 85% Any info would help.
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is the twist rate of the new miini 14? Thanks.
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just obtained a never fired , SS mini 14 . It has the original box , factory SS foldind stock and wood hand guard . It also has the factory mag and sling still in the plastic .
    What years were these made , and what is the approx value .
    Thanks In Advance
    Mike
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is the date of mfg for a Ruger mini 14 serial number5 184-61054?
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own a mini 14 and would like to add a few extras,scope mount ,bipod etc...,this I feel comfortable doing. I was considering replacing the front sight with a flash hider/ muzzle break from eagle, how difficult is factory front sight removal and would this be a job for a gunsmith.
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi All does any body know of a "barrel brace" or something like that. That helps the accurecy A friend has one and said there is some thing for them and if there is where would I get one Thanks Lee
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just made a trade for a Mini 14 223 cal. will this thing shoot 5.56 cal. also ? its only marked .223 Thanks for an answer. [;)]
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is there any "first-hand" info with the newer mini 14 as far as accuracy is concerned? I gave up on the original model, when 4" at a 100 yd. was the best they would do. If they are "greatly improved" please give some details. THX HAWKSHAW
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I took my basic training with the m 14 and I liked it well. The Ruger mini 14 seems to have at least some similarities.
    Any opinions?
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  • Pro GunPro Gun Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What would be a good scope to put on a ruger Mini 14?
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This topic comes up all the time, and reflects the confusion surrounding the "Assault Weapons" law. Unless a Mini-14 is a GB made before 9-13-94, or had been modified with the forbidden parts by 9-13-94, it cannot now be modified with the forbidden parts no matter when it was made. This same confusion surrounds bare lower receivers made before 9-13-94. They cannot be now assembled into legal "assault weapons" either.

    In order to be "grandfathered" in as a "pre-ban," a particular gun had to be in existance as an "assault weapon" on 9-13-94. No "assault weapon" can be created now, no matter when the parts were made.
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  • seamusseamus Member Posts: 96 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Judge Colt is absolutely correct, as usual. If you still want to learn if your rifle was manufactured prior to 13 September 1994, just call Sturm Ruger in Newport, New Hampshire, at 603-865-2442. I have asked the same question (date manufactured), as well as others, about some used Rugers that I have purchased, and found the people at Ruger to be very helpful.
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Most of the Ruger Mini 14's that have a beginning number of 185 or smaller are what you would call pre ban. Judge is correct in that only the GB is an assult rifle. There are some non GB models that were modified prior to the ban and that is OK. My 2 cents
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is plenty you can do to trick one out without violating the assault arms law. Many muzzle attachments that are muzzle breaks, not evil flash hiders. And all kinds of really nice stocks.

    Visit me http://www.geocities.com/gunsmithlee
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  • gundummygundummy Member Posts: 254 ✭
    edited November -1
    Judge is correct about the law. I believe that if serial # is not higher than 186, it's pre-ban (call Ruger to confirm), BUT like Judge said, unless it was an assault rifle prior to the ban, or a pre-ban GB model, you CANNOT legally make it one now, like adding a folding stock because it has TWO evil things on it already with the pistol grip and folder.

    Some suggestions would be to change stock to a synthetic one with a QD Eagle or B-Square scope mount and a decent 3x9 power scope. That should be sufficient power for about 100 yds. Beyond that, the mini is not so accurate, unless you are lucky. A good group is under 3", so don't expect it to be a tack driver. You should be able to find most accessories on this site. Very fun gun to shoot. Enjoy. GD
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had the same questions several months ago about a Mini 14 that I was considering to purchase. I find highly offensive and to the point of a personal insult that this assault weapon ban exists. The average law abiding citizen who wants an assault weapon or assault weapon features on their firearm/s is the same as the law abiding citizen who wants a muscle car or who wants to put souped up high performance features on an existing vehicle - in most all cases simply because it looks cool. How does a folding stock, bayonet lug, 15+ round mags, and flash suppressor on a Mini 14 endanger the general public?

    Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.

    Edited by - gunpaq on 04/16/2002 07:02:38
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  • gundummygundummy Member Posts: 254 ✭
    edited November -1
    It's also interesting that a Mini 14 almost always gets involved with the subject about assault weapons. Was this rifle a poster child for the anti's at one point? GD
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    At least they got the politically correct term for it right. Now they are semi-automatic assault rifles. As far as most of the books I have say, an assault rifle was one that was selective fire or fully automatic.

    Visit me http://www.geocities.com/gunsmithlee
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  • JIM STARKJIM STARK Member Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    From Ruger....Cutoff dates for "pre-ban" (9/13/94)
    MINI-14...186-38000
    MINI-14 RANCH...188-79500
    The 3 digit prefix on these serial #'s has not much to do with the date of mfg. The nice young lady @ Ruger gave me these #'s..
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