Oct 21, 2007 ruger s mini 14 580 series ranch rifle i recently swapped into a likenew 2007production mini 14. I recently learned of the har bar, which mounts on the gas block of the mini 14 and mini 30. Mar 12, 2014 the ruger mini 30 may not be the newest, sexiest, or most accurate rifle on the market, however it is incredibly reliable. I have enough ruger deer rifles to justify not taking one with this. It is a handy rifle that i feel will serve me well in my coyote hunting pursuits. I put this on a stainless 183 series mini14 with a accustrut. We can handle any factory replacement part work you are needing from firing pins to trigger components and more. In 2009 i finally updated both rifles to the new fat barreled versions, again what i got was a reliable accurate rifle, minute of bad guy out to 300 yards. Retooled 582 series mini14s have tighter tolerances, better sights, and heavier, tapered bbls. I kept the mini 14 and finally got some factory 20 rounders for it.
American rifleman five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14. Fast forward to 1987, and youd see the first advertisements for the second in this series of rifles. I regularly get 2 at 100 yards and that is even after the barrel has warmed up. Ruger mini ranch rifle conversions 14 30 accurate accuracy. Coupled with a quake claw sling and a bushnell ar 39x40 scope this rifle is starting to take shapeplanning on mounting a picatinny under the forearm of the stock to mount a harris bipod. By clicking on a link above, you will leave the ruger website and be transported to the website of an independent, federally licensed retailer of ruger products. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. Accuracy systems new ruger mini gas system will actually help your rifle shoot better by reducing the harmonics that are produced when the operating rod comes in contact with your receiver during high speed cycling of the operating rod. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly. Page 2 of 2 new ruger mini 14 problem posted in semiauto rifles. The ruger mini30 may not be the newest, sexiest, or most accurate rifle on the market, however it is incredibly reliable. In 1987, ruger introduced the mini thirty rifle chambered for the russian.
How is the performance of a ruger mini30 comparable to a mini14. Buy the best front and rear sights available for the ruger mini 14 and ruger mini 30 rifles. Aug 24, 20 this is a 582 series ruger mini 30, purchased new just recently, with around 200 rounds through it. Its primary purpose was to fill the role of a patrol carbine. For some reason ive had an opinion for some time now that the ruger mini14 is not all that accurate and overall a crappy rifle. I basically got it for a shtf situation but i am certain that it could harvest deer with no issues. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp.
Ruger mini 14 30 rifle scope bases rifles base accuracy. On the perfect union website i believe members found out the 582 series has an updated firing pin design to accommodate the mini 30 and steel cased ammunition and berdan primers. Ruger mini 14 accessories shop ruger mini 14 30 tactical. Id spent a great deal of time with ak rifles and became used to their performance. The ruger mini 1430 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 1430 ranch rifle. I purchased a used 582 series and was aware of the reliability issues of these. New tooling and tighter tolerances make for a sharper shooting ruger ranch. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your ruger mini14. Their short barrels and overall short length make them favorites in any application where maneuverability and ease of handling are priorities. I was first introduced to it a number of years ago as an alternative to the ak series of rifles. In light off all the issues your rifle is having, you should consider contacting ruger. Mar 29, 2020 on the perfect union website i believe members found out the 582 series has an updated firing pin design to accommodate the mini 30 and steel cased ammunition and berdan primers.
It is simple, reliable, and consists of a relatively few rugged components. Ruger mini 14 and mini 30 ruger mini 14 and mini 30 family of rifles. An ar is guaranteed to jam on you eventually so make sure you carry a hammer and a flathead screwdriver with you all the time while with your ar. Mini 14 standard barrel vs the newer heavier barrels. We have the best gun parts at the best prices youll find online.
Archangels proprietary formula of carbon fiber, glass fill and polymer creates a stock that is tough as nails and is guaranteed for life. Just received some feedback from the ruger forum and this is what they are saying. Ruger mini14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle model 5854. Hogue rubber over molded stock for ruger, mini 1430 post. I have been intrigued for a while by the ruger mini14 series of rifles for a couple of reasons.
The thin barrel or pencil barrel as everyone calls it is. Ruger mini14 rifle question page 2 the firearms forum. Perhaps the most pronounced issues that the pre580 series rifle faced actually boiled down to production flaws, where the factory got a little sloppy. What i have read is that the new tapered barrel guns start somewhere in the 582 series. Hogue stock ruger mini 14 30 ranch rifle post 180 serial numbers fde 78300 hogue stock ruger mini 14 30 ranch rifle. Discussion in rifle country started by macchina, apr 16, 2014. The mechanism employs the ruger fixed pistonmoving cylinder gas system in conjunction with a simplified garandtype rotating bolt.
The newest series mini30s 582 series minis solved the wispy barrel problem. Shooting sports forum rifle forum ruger mini14 and mini30. Ruger mini 30 arrived in excellent condition as nd is a welcome addition to our safety. The problem with the steel cased ammo was resolved by replacing a couple of springs with. Target or thirty model should be on your short list the next time you shop for a modern rifle. Rugers mini 14 580 series ranch rifle i recently swapped into a likenew 2007production mini 14. I was looking for something less scary than the folding stock i had. When ars were exotic and minis were pedestrian, i bought one. Shooting sports forum rifle forum ruger mini 14 and mini 30. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off the. I took the rifle to the range and experienced both of these issues.
I put this on a stainless 183 series mini 14 with a accustrut. Carl swenson shares information about the ruger mini30 rifle in this article. Shorter barrels make them excellent in any situation. One concern among the users of the mini 14 is its standard iron sights. I only feed my mini30 fiocchi green box and my mini14 selier belliot ammo which they both like or winchester soft tips when hunting so i cant comment on the steel ammo issues. The russian steel case ammo does have the primer seated deeper to prevent slam fires in the military ak47. After doing that my rifle now tosses the brass about 1012 feet out at 2 oclock. Anyway, got a 582 series blued ranch rifle, then discovered on this forum. Does it have ejection issues when you use stock ruger 5 or 10 round magazines. Interesting, i had a 582 tactical m30 always functioned properly but accuracy was less than impressive. The best mini 14 scope mounts of 2020 from its introduction in 1973, the ruger mini 14 established itself as a wonderful plinker, reliable hunting rifle, and a successor and modern rendition of the lever action a cowboy would carry in his saddle boot. In conclusion, i have been pleased with my ruger mini14 ranch rifle.
As a result you get misfires in the mini 30 using russian steel case ammo. They probably modified the regular mini 14 pins the same way just for simplicity of production. The new 580 series guns are said to have addressed many of the accuracy issues. My grandfather brought an m1 carbine back from world war ii and they are very similar in. Promag archangel precision rifle stock for the ruger mini 1430 black polymer stock.
Really the best thing about the ruger mini 1430 is that they are often allowed in ban states. Ruger semiauto fixing the minithirty mini30 to shoot russian steel. Mini14thirty overmolded rubber rifle stock blackshopruger. The mini14 is manufactured in many different variants, like the ranch version with scope base, the mini30 7. The metallic ruger coin in the grip makes it official. Sep 18, 2018 the mini14 and mini thirty have been in production in one form or fashion since the early 1970s. But, after going through just about all of them, heres a good selection of items that are actually. So you cant assume that a 582 has the heavier barrel without seeing it. Only use ruger factory mags, and itll go bang every.
Accuracy systems sells mini 14 and mini 30 rifle front sights and rear sights rifles. Absolutely reliable and the newer 581 and 582 series are much more accurate. Also, check out s mini 1430 forum and youll see that with a few tweaks, the minis can be made to shoot moa and better. There also seems to have been a general misunderstanding of customer expectations. Well, first things first, lets have a look at the problems that plagued rugers original 1973 mini14. The ruger mini 30 rifle is something of a unique creature. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6.
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. Reloads were better but there was definite vertical stringing. Ruger mini 14 vs ruger ranch rifle vs garand vs m1 carbine duration. Discussion in rifle country started by socalbeachbum, jan 5, 2018.
Ruger mini 14 accessories shop ruger mini 1430 tactical. I have pushed well over a thousand rounds of surplus russian ammo through the mini30 and only given it one wipe down and. Mini 30 ive owned a mini thirty for over a year now and have handloaded extensively for it. With its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini14 is more accurate than ever. Jul 01, 2016 in 2009 i finally updated both rifles to the new fat barreled versions, again what i got was a reliable accurate rifle, minute of bad guy out to 300 yards. In all honesty, i have enough ruger deer rifles to justify not taking one with this. Update sent the rifle back to ruger, they ground down the notch in. My 582series is pt equipment, what w the hikin required to shag brass due to aggressive ejection. Precision fit inlet and ridged construction improves accuracy without need for complicated and expensive glassbedding. There is a clearance issue between the back of the extractor and the front of the receiver. 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.
You will no longer need to send your rifle to ruger for restricted factory work. The mini 14 ranch rifle can be field stripped for cleaning to its basic subassemblies in seconds without the use. My early 189 series stainless mini thirty ranch rifle seemed a bit pricey at the time, about 12 the current price. In the mini30 series i know that the 582 series guns have the heavy barrel. I only feed my mini 30 fiocchi green box and my mini 14 selier belliot ammo which they both like or winchester soft tips when hunting so i cant comment on the steel ammo issues. 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 please note that due to export regulations, this service is not available. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. I amazes me that after all these years ruger still has not attacked the lack of accuracy from these minis. Minis like ruger factory mags and i have yet to see an aftermarket mag work as reliably as factory. Figure its probably not an accurate opinion so wondering what everyones experience is with this firearm. Dammit, i just drosd another mini14 with range report archive. Accuracy systems nonadjustable gas blocks replace your ruger minis gas block. This is a 582 series ruger mini 30, purchased new just recently, with. The ruger mini 14 rifle may be small in stature, but dont let its size fool you.
While their first generation version had issues, the gen ii mags are good to go. The firing pin only protrudes about 32 thousand from the bolt face. Matches what i have experienced with my 582mini 14. The new version come with a nominal barrel outside diameter of 0. Mini 30 ammo is usually crap, so your issues may be ammo issues.
Id traded the 30 due to the mag problem for my first ar. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. Is it worth having or something best to pass on unless. I have pushed well over a thousand rounds of surplus russian ammo through the mini 30 and only given it one wipe down and squirt of lube which for the record was done because of rain.
Fixing the minithirty mini30 to shoot russian steel. Mini 14 standard barrel vs the newer heavier barrels read 7728 times banxj502. Jun 15, 2018 rugers flagship semiauto rifle, the mini14, is one such design, and definitely stands out among a sea of aks and ars. Ruger mini 14 30 rifle front sight rear sights rifles accuracy. This gun is designed to be accurate, lightweight, user adjustable and tough. Being a fan of the platform, ive seen a lot of gimmicky accessories for both rifles over the years. Well, ok, my mini starts with 582 so im good to go, right. Jarhead94, take a look at my post outlining what i did with my 583 series mini ranch rifle in the mini 14 tactical thread. Mar 09, 2017 for some reason ive had an opinion for some time now that the ruger mini 14 is not all that accurate and overall a crappy rifle. North east ga ruger samson atm mini 14, mini 30 folding stock thread in rifles started by georgiahawkeye, apr 9, 2020 at 5. The mini14 family are nice little rifles, and beloved by many shooters for their classically styled action, generally dependable operation and traditional styling. Mini 14 reliability firearms talk the community for. Ruger mini 14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle model. I love my mini 14 and it is the only poodle popper carbine i own anymore.
Ruger would often produce mini14s with gas blocks that had inconsistent contact with the barrel, thereby distorting its harmonics. Since the ak47 variants have been made all over the world, bore diameters are all over the map as well. I suspect i got a barrel made for the 582 series rifles. Also, check out s mini 14 30 forum and youll see that with a few tweaks, the minis can be made to shoot moa and better. 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. Shop for ruger mini30 rifle parts 186, 189, 196197 series, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp. Ruger samson atm mini 14, mini 30 folding stock north. My 583 series that ive had for a year is absolutely reliable and will hold 23 iron sight. There was no ruger forum then so my knowledge was limited as to what worked and what didnt. My 582 series ranch rifle is very good for its intended purpose. Brownells is your source for ruger mini30 parts at brownells.
The mini 14 is manufactured in many different variants, like the ranch version with scope base, the mini 30 7. Adds ease of adjustment to the newer ranch rifles serial number prefix 580581582583584 produced from 2005 to present. Its the mags not the rifle, promag or ruger work in the 580 and up series. Ruger has decided to enter the lightweight, longrange hunting rifle game with their appropriately named hawkeye longrange hunter bolt action rifle. Ten ruger mini14thirty accessories that are actually worth. Ruger mini14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle models.
Ten ruger mini14thirty accessories that are actually. The thread about case separation on a 584 mini mentioned the 582 problem. I had a mini14 ranch rifle for a while, picked up used. Ruger set up the mini 30 to operate with boxer primed brass case ammo. No personal experience, just tracking things like this here and on the ruger forum. Mar 24, 2016 ruger mini 14 vs ruger ranch rifle vs garand vs m1 carbine duration. In the newer 580series rifles, ruger actually did a fantastic job at tidying up their. Shop for ruger mini 30 rifle parts 186, 189, 196197 series, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp. Ruger mini 14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle models. I bought a first year version of the mini30 rifle also again these were hand fitted and very reliable and accurate, but that soon chaged as.
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