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Mini 14

mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
I am thinking about buying a Ruger Mini 14 223 , is there any thing I should be looking for in this gun before I buy?
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Will the Ruger Mini 14 in .223 chamber and shoot 5.56 military? Or is there a Mini chambered for the 5.56?

    Thanks

    Mike
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    need help in putting an eagle scope mount on my mini 14 ,i dont have the owners manual and ruger is closed till the 03jan.i need too get the barrel and trigger out of the stock .what is the trick too getting the trigger out ? its a 182 series thanks don
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What's it worth? Preban mini-14 with folding stock. Blue finish - not stainless. It's been shot plenty, but not beaten.

    Thanks -
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a mini 14 186 series that I want to scope. I was planning on using the weaver # 48646 mount, but after reading more on the subject, it looks like Ruger moved the ejector pin to the lower section of the bolt face making it a top eject. I have not yet fired this gun and can not say for sure. Anyone know when and why this change was done? Would this cause a problem with ejection like the empty rounds hitting the scope? If so , I do not know of a scope mount that sets the scope above the ejection port that would work. Any comments, suggestions or ideas appreciated.
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    [?] What I would like to know is what does the GB stand for in a mini 14 GB I have heard Goverment barrel, Goverment bayonet, Which one is correct. And any other info would be helpful.
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was wondering if there are aftermarket mags that function as well as the factory mags for the mini 14?
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anything I need to know about clips for these?
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Geting ready to purchase one ( maybe tomorrow), as far as cleaning a semi auto firearm ( never owned one) what should be used as far as functional parts? Oil or a gun grease?
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello,
    Sorry for the long post but any help would be great.

    Im looking at buying a new ruger mini 14, my local walmart is selling one ( hardwood, black barrel) the price was a little over $600, i have seen these guns for around $800+, should I be cautious about buying a rifle from walmart? What about this rifle should i be looking at to know I am geting what i want as far as different models of the mini 14? What would be a fair price on a new mini 14?

    I also have a friend who is willing to sell me his remington 770 camo/stainless steel in .300 win mag, i have read horrible reviews about this gun as well as reivews saying it is a very accurate rifle, i am wanting a rifle to have in the woods and not worry about geting it banged up alittle, the rifle i am using now I love but want something i can be ok with geting ruffed up. He is offering me the gun for $300? Is this a fair price, or should I keep looking?

    Thanks and sorry for the long post.
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I may have the opportunity to purchase a Mini 14 in excellent condition for $300. I mentioned this deal to a friend, who was appauled and told me that they are junk. I am no expert, but upon inspection of the rifle, it looked to me to be the same system as an M-14, (just in .223) which I know to be a good rifle. I know the mini-14 has been around for a long time. If anyone could let me know if its worth buying.
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What Probably needs to be done with an aftermarket Mini 14 magazine to make it function, is to take both magazines apart,and re-form the aftermarket follower to look like the factory follower as close as possible.
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what do yall think of the ruger mini 14 good bad worth the money
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    are all the ruger mini 14 180 series problems? what about the 185 and 186 series?
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Ruger mini-14 and would like to make some improvments/conversions to it; shorten barrel, add flash suppressor, improved trigger, buffer, rail mounts, ect. Make it tactical.
    What do you experts suggest?
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  • mike_02mike_02 Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Will the new Ranch models 223 also chamber the 5.56 NATO?
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  • konamtbikerkonamtbiker Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the 223 Remington and the 5.56x45 Nato (military round) are the same case as far as dimensions. The nato case walls will probably be a little thicker due to military standards. But yeah a Mini 14 chambered in the 223 rem will fire your 5.56 Nato rounds.

    Another example is the 308 Winchester. Its the exact same thing as the 7.62x51 Nato round. Military just calls it by a different name. But they are still identical.
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  • ltslts Member Posts: 811 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    both of my mini's run fine with 556.
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  • moonshinemoonshine Member Posts: 8,471
    edited November -1
    the mini owners manual says you can shoot it.
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  • fastcarsgofastfastcarsgofast Member Posts: 7,179
    edited November -1
    Shoot the heck out of it.
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  • MossbergboogieMossbergboogie Member Posts: 12,211
    edited November -1
    Yeap you can shoot 5.56 nato in the mini. But probably should not put 308 win in a gun marked 7.62 Nato
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by konamtbiker
    the 223 Remington and the 5.56x45 Nato (military round) are the same case as far as dimensions. The nato case walls will probably be a little thicker due to military standards. But yeah a Mini 14 chambered in the 223 rem will fire your 5.56 Nato rounds.

    SAAMI chamber dimensions for .223 Remington has a different (shorter) freebore, and a different leade than mil. 5.56 chamber. Using Mil. surplus ammo in a chamber that isn't marked 5.56 could cause overpressure due to dimensional differences, and the military loading is hotter (due to the thicker brass). You need to determine the leade/freebore on your .223 marked barrel.

    Another example is the 308 Winchester. Its the exact same thing as the 7.62x51 Nato round. Military just calls it by a different name. But they are still identical.


    .308 Winchester is loaded to over five thousand psi higher than 7.62mm NATO (SAAMI specs). .308 Winchester civilian ammo could damage military style semi-autos. Winchester "Q series" white box being the exception, as it is loaded to 7.62 pressures. Best, Joe
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