![]() Ruger Mini-14 is gas operated, semi-automatic only weapon which uses Garand-typerotary bolt with two lugs. ![]() In general, Mini-14 rifles are known for their good reliability and durability.Accuracy is usually quoted as somewhat inferior to AR-15(M16)-type weapons, which are very popular in USA however, Mini-14 rifles are accurate enough for most purposes, and are excellent weapons for hunting,home defense, and general plinking. The last change in the Mini-14 line-up appeared as late as in 2005, when Ruger company introduced a new version of theMini-14, which incorporated integral scope bases of the earlier"Ranch" rifles with protected front sight and non-folding diopter rear sight, which has smaller mount that of previous rifles. In 1986, Ruger introduced a Mini-30 rifle, which was same basic weapon but adapted to 7,62x39M43 ammunition of Russian origin. This version was optimized for use with telescope sight, and thus was produced with integral scope bases on receiver.Ejection mechanism was changed to eject spent cases to the right side, clear of the scope, and rear sight was fitted on the folding base. In around 1982 Ruger introduced its next civilian modification of the Mini-14,known as the "Ranch" rifle. Until now, all Ruger Mini-14 rifles are available either in carbon or stainless steel versions. The first major modification to the Mini-14 family appeared in 1978, when Ruger introduced an all-stainless version of the basic rifle. All weapons in the Mini-14 family share same basic design, although thereare differences in certain parts for example, AC-556 rifles had slightly longer receiver, which hosts the fire mode switch at its rear part. Thelatter is a selective-fired weapon, and thus can be classified as a true assault rifle. The former is still a semi-automatic only weapon,but is fitted with protected front sight, flash-hider and a bayonet lug. Since its commercial introduction in 1973 the Ruger Mini-14 rifle found wide acceptance among bothcivilian shooters and a variety of police and security forces around the world.For government users, Ruger produced two specialized versions of the basic rifle- the Mini-14GB and AC-556. The rifle was intended foreither civilian and para-military use it was patterned after current US issue military rifle, the M14, and was chambered forrelatively new 5,56x45mm (.223 Remington) ammunition. Ruger Mini-30 "Ranch" rifle of current manufacture, with polymer stockĬaliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Remington) also 7,62×39 M43 in Mini-30 Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt Overall length: 943 mm (851 / 603 mm for AC-556F) Barrel length: 470 mm (330mm for AC-556F) Weight: 2,9 kg empty Magazine capacity: 5, 10, 20 or 30 rounds detachable box magazines Rate of fire: 750 rounds per minute (for AC-556 only)īill Ruger, one of leading US arms designers of post-WW2 period, begandevelopment of a new semi-automatic rifle circa 1970. Note different front and rear sights and polymer handguard which covers most of the operating rod Ruger Mini-14 rifle, current version (as made since 2005). Note receiver with integral scope mounts and folding rear sight Ruger Mini-14 "Ranch" rifle of pre-2005 production. Ruger Mini-14 rifle, original version (1980's production) with aftermarket magazine ![]() Ruger Mini-14/GB-F "paramilitary" rifle with folding stock, full-length barrel and 30-round magazine. Ruger Mini-14/GB "paramilitary" rifle, less magazine Ruger AC556F assault rifle, with stock folded Ruger AC556F assault rifle, with short barrel, 20-round magazine and stockopened Note the fire mod selector at the rear of receiver, above the trigger Ruger AC556 assault rifle with 30-round magazine. ![]()
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