Comments on: Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: James Schico http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-77812 James Schico Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:28:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-77812 PIEM has produced the BLSS series bump fire weapon system for the AR 15 and will be releasing the Mini 14 series in a few weeks. Check em out at http://www.piemtexas.com. PIEM has produced the BLSS series bump fire weapon system for the AR 15 and will be releasing the Mini 14 series in a few weeks. Check em out at http://www.piemtexas.com.

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]]> By: Tom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-75768 Tom Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:42:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-75768 ve the factory suppressor on the Mini-14 20GBCPC, with the ATI stock assembly and by the 60th round the barrel is HOT. Ruger indicates that firing 100 rounds of sustained fire will heat it up, but the 60 rounds from mine were being shot at a fairly slow pace by my 12 year old grandson on a range that doesn't allow rapid fire. I took the rifle from him and the barrel would burn skin. My question is why? I had one previously, way back in the 70's and I don't remember it heating up like that - but in fairness I don't remember shooting more than 50 rounds through it at any one time. ve the factory suppressor on the Mini-14 20GBCPC, with the ATI stock assembly and by the 60th round the barrel is HOT. Ruger indicates that firing 100 rounds of sustained fire will heat it up, but the 60 rounds from mine were being shot at a fairly slow pace by my 12 year old grandson on a range that doesn’t allow rapid fire. I took the rifle from him and the barrel would burn skin.

My question is why? I had one previously, way back in the 70′s and I don’t remember it heating up like that – but in fairness I don’t remember shooting more than 50 rounds through it at any one time.

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]]> By: RJ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-75761 RJ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:05:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-75761 Finish on a Mini14 barrel, it's matte bluing. There is a product called gun-kote and Brownell's sells it for about $35. You follow the directions perfectly and oven cure it. That should last you a very long time and look FANTASTIC when it's completed. I hope this helps you out. While you're at it, since you have to put the upper receiver and the barrel in the oven together, try these tips to get an even better sight picture out of the rifle: 1/4" metal drill bit - slowly drill touch the drill tip to the back portion of the hole of your rear sight. Remove about 1/32 of an inch metal. This creates a bevel as you are looking into the rear of the sight. Spray a shot of gun kote on it (be light) don't put too much on it, just enough to cover the bare metal you just made. Then take a standard metal flat file and bevel the same amount of metal 1/32" at a 45 degree angle on each side of the front sight post. again touch it up with the gun kote and then put the whole thing in the oven as directed. You will not believe the improvement in your sight picture. Finish on a Mini14 barrel, it’s matte bluing. There is a product called gun-kote and Brownell’s sells it for about $35. You follow the directions perfectly and oven cure it. That should last you a very long time and look FANTASTIC when it’s completed. I hope this helps you out. While you’re at it, since you have to put the upper receiver and the barrel in the oven together, try these tips to get an even better sight picture out of the rifle:
1/4″ metal drill bit – slowly drill touch the drill tip to the back portion of the hole of your rear sight. Remove about 1/32 of an inch metal. This creates a bevel as you are looking into the rear of the sight. Spray a shot of gun kote on it (be light) don’t put too much on it, just enough to cover the bare metal you just made. Then take a standard metal flat file and bevel the same amount of metal 1/32″ at a 45 degree angle on each side of the front sight post. again touch it up with the gun kote and then put the whole thing in the oven as directed. You will not believe the improvement in your sight picture.

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]]> By: RJ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-75760 RJ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:47:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-75760 1 MOA capabilities out of the box with the ATI system. Sandbag rest it, you will be surprised! "hint, replace the three Phillips head screws on the top hand guard with the same size and depth hex-head screw, tighten them to snug+plus 1/4 turn and write back to let me know how much that shrank your groups, ok? You will see my earlier post, I've shrank my groups at 100 yard to 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 iches, from that time, still using iron sights at 100 yds by doing just this modification. I have a hard time beating that with my brothers RRA AR 15 full size. 1 MOA capabilities out of the box with the ATI system. Sandbag rest it, you will be surprised! “hint, replace the three Phillips head screws on the top hand guard with the same size and depth hex-head screw, tighten them to snug+plus 1/4 turn and write back to let me know how much that shrank your groups, ok?

You will see my earlier post, I’ve shrank my groups at 100 yard to 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 iches, from that time, still using iron sights at 100 yds by doing just this modification. I have a hard time beating that with my brothers RRA AR 15 full size.

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]]> By: RJ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-75759 RJ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:37:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-75759 Why would you want a bayonet on this weapon? Our military is even considering dropping the bayonet lug due to the fact that a fighting knife in hand and better hand to hand combat (combatives training) is more effective when one is out of ammunition. If you want to fix a bayonet on a rifle, get an AR or an M1 series rifle. However, if you insist on it, the AC 556 Mini14 is the paramilitary version of this weapon and is fixed with a bayonet lug. Again, from experience, if you need to "fix bayonets", your probably never going to live long enough to "un-fix". Just my two cents. Why would you want a bayonet on this weapon? Our military is even considering dropping the bayonet lug due to the fact that a fighting knife in hand and better hand to hand combat (combatives training) is more effective when one is out of ammunition. If you want to fix a bayonet on a rifle, get an AR or an M1 series rifle. However, if you insist on it, the AC 556 Mini14 is the paramilitary version of this weapon and is fixed with a bayonet lug. Again, from experience, if you need to “fix bayonets”, your probably never going to live long enough to “un-fix”. Just my two cents.

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-75737 Jeff Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:54:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-75737 FYI I contacted Ruger and they say they will FYI I contacted Ruger and they say they will

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-75075 Jeff Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:47:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-75075 Does anyone know if the Nikon Prostaff 3x9 40, or the Simmons 44 Mag will fit with the factory rings on my new (581) Mini14 ranch ?? Does anyone know if the Nikon Prostaff 3×9 40, or the Simmons 44 Mag will fit with the factory rings on my new (581) Mini14 ranch ??

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]]> By: tontojim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-69141 tontojim Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-69141 what model bayonet will fit the Ruger mini-14 tactical,if at all? or does some type of upgrade or alterations need to be done to allow one to fit and if so, what and then which bayonet? what model bayonet will fit the Ruger mini-14 tactical,if at all? or does some type of upgrade or alterations need to be done to allow one to fit and if so, what and then which bayonet?

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]]> By: Chipster http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-68634 Chipster Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:45:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-68634 I bought a Mini 14 tactical with an ATI folding stock. My first impression was the solid feel of the Mini vs. my DPMS AR15. Also, being an M1 owner, I like the bolt configuration. I put a Vortex Strikefire red dot on it and once sighted in, I can drive nails at 100 yards. My only complaint is rapid barrel heat up and I haven't pushed fire rounds with a hot barrel yet. Has anyone found a good aftermarket flash suppressor that will fit a 581 series mini? My mini did not have a factory flash suppressor but after firing it, a flash suppressor would be a real plus. I bought a Mini 14 tactical with an ATI folding stock. My first impression was the solid feel of the Mini vs. my DPMS AR15. Also, being an M1 owner, I like the bolt configuration. I put a Vortex Strikefire red dot on it and once sighted in, I can drive nails at 100 yards. My only complaint is rapid barrel heat up and I haven’t pushed fire rounds with a hot barrel yet.

Has anyone found a good aftermarket flash suppressor that will fit a 581 series mini? My mini did not have a factory flash suppressor but after firing it, a flash suppressor would be a real plus.

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]]> By: oldarmy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-67131 oldarmy Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:32:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-67131 My NRA mini14 cost me a milling machine I was having trouble selling, but it was a good deal for me, as it is the nicest garand type .223 I could ever want. It shoots subMOA, and all it needed was optics. Oldarmy My NRA mini14 cost me a milling machine I was having trouble selling, but it was a good deal for me, as it is the nicest garand type .223 I could ever want. It shoots subMOA, and all it needed was optics.

Oldarmy

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]]> By: Ron http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-66926 Ron Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:25:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-66926 I got my Mini 14 Tactical at CDNN for 598. It is nice, I love it. I wanted an AR, but they are so expensive, and why get a crummy DMPS sporty when I can get a Hammered forge Barrel on my Mini on top of the Grand 1 style op system? It is built like a tank and can go go go. It is like the American AK in 5.56 with 2 MOA abilities. I got my Mini 14 Tactical at CDNN for 598. It is nice, I love it. I wanted an AR, but they are so expensive, and why get a crummy DMPS sporty when I can get a Hammered forge Barrel on my Mini on top of the Grand 1 style op system? It is built like a tank and can go go go. It is like the American AK in 5.56 with 2 MOA abilities.

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]]> By: lucas http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-66723 lucas Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:01:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-66723 i just purchased a ruger mini 14 for $701 total with fees, 30 round clib and muzzle break... its much better price than the AR 15 over $800 for cheapy with no extras. i just purchased a ruger mini 14 for $701 total with fees, 30 round clib and muzzle break… its much better price than the AR 15 over $800 for cheapy with no extras.

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-66638 Jeff Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:16:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-66638 I already have a mini, but picked one up at an estate sale saturday for $200.00. Stock is in great shape and it came with 2 pre-ban mags. I was thinking they might be 50 rounders, but they hold 45. Guess I'll have 2 now.... I already have a mini, but picked one up at an estate sale saturday for $200.00. Stock is in great shape and it came with 2 pre-ban mags. I was thinking they might be 50 rounders, but they hold 45. Guess I’ll have 2 now….

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]]> By: Eric V http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-54613 Eric V Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:22:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-54613 Gary, No, Mini mags and AR mags are not interchangeable. Ruger Factory mags are your best bet and are rock solid, 20 and 30 round. I have had good results with ProMag magazines and bad with John Masen mags. Ruger has started selling the ATI model with a flash hider now :) they look great! Gary,

No, Mini mags and AR mags are not interchangeable. Ruger Factory mags are your best bet and are rock solid, 20 and 30 round. I have had good results with ProMag magazines and bad with John Masen mags.

Ruger has started selling the ATI model with a flash hider now :) they look great!

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]]> By: Gary Bernhardt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-54597 Gary Bernhardt Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:29:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-54597 Are the mini-14 magazine and the M-16 mags interchangable ? Are the mini-14 magazine and the M-16 mags interchangable ?

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]]> By: steve blickley http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-29052 steve blickley Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:05:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-29052 I love my miniNRA and would like to know what steel the barrel is made of, Is it chroemoly or some other steel? I love my miniNRA and would like to know what steel the barrel is made of, Is it chroemoly or some other steel?

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]]> By: Joe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-28615 Joe Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:29:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-28615 I just purchased a Ruger 20cf tactical with ATI stock,it has a flash suppressor that came with the rifle.I paid $709 for it.The only thing I don't like about the rifle is it showers who ever is within 40 feet of you with hot brass.You can buy a different gas block that is adjustable and get the brass undercontrol which will mean fewer pissed off shooters down range from you.A friend has the Sig 556 it is a real nice weapon but not worth the price,you can buy two or three mini 14 for the price of one 556.I am not saying the mini 14 is better than the sig that is not the case! The Ruger is the best bang for your buck!We shot 500 rounds of the cheap ammo without any jams or misfires.The mini 14 is the blue collar weapon of choice not fancy but gets the job down! I just purchased a Ruger 20cf tactical with ATI stock,it has a flash suppressor that came with the rifle.I paid $709 for it.The only thing I don’t like about the rifle is it showers who ever is within 40 feet of you with hot brass.You can buy a different gas block that is adjustable and get the brass undercontrol which will mean fewer pissed off shooters down range from you.A friend has the Sig 556 it is a real nice weapon but not worth the price,you can buy two or three mini 14 for the price of one 556.I am not saying the mini 14 is better than the sig that is not the case! The Ruger is the best bang for your buck!We shot 500 rounds of the cheap ammo without any jams or misfires.The mini 14 is the blue collar weapon of choice not fancy but gets the job down!

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]]> By: RJ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-27184 RJ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:38:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-27184 Crud! As soon as I posted the above comment I went to Rugers web site and the Item number for the Strikeforce stock is 18099. The RUG2200 Mini 14 is the product name. Sorry for the confusion. But, the good news is that as of today at 11:38am, you can still get the stock you want directly from Ruger! Crud! As soon as I posted the above comment I went to Rugers web site and the Item number for the Strikeforce stock is 18099. The RUG2200 Mini 14 is the product name. Sorry for the confusion. But, the good news is that as of today at 11:38am, you can still get the stock you want directly from Ruger!

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]]> By: RJ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-27183 RJ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:30:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-27183 stevenj; Not sure what you are referring to on the availability of the strikeforce stock as an aftermarket purchase directly from Ruger. If you go to Rugers web site and click on auto loader rifles, accessories, stocks, you will see that the strikeforce stock IS for sale at $109.99. The product number is RUG2200. I purchased the "other" tactical rifle from a local gun shop because it had the flash suppressor. I then ordered the strikeforce stock directly from Ruger. So, I now have the flash suppressor rifle with the ATI Strikeforce collapsible/folder WITH the Ruger emblem on the butt. ATI offers the same stock from their web site however Ruger has a contract with them to produce the stock WITH the Ruger emblem (only difference). As for quality; The only stock I have found to be "better" is the SCAR all aluminum stock for $500+. Not worth the money in my opinion. The ATI Strikeforce stock is extremely well built and rugged. On the scale from 1-10, 10 being the best quality, I give it a 9.9. I'm a lefty and the button for the folding stock is kinda in the way for my trigger finger. Ruger could solve this problem by bending the trigger housing directly under the trigger to allow for some room without pinching the tip of your trigger finger. I also noticed that my groups got a bit tighter when I switched stocks; I'm at about 2 inches to 2 1/4 inch groups at 100 yard with the iron sights. I think I could get them a bit tighter if I bevel the front sight a bit in order to have less post on target. That's my 2 cents. stevenj; Not sure what you are referring to on the availability of the strikeforce stock as an aftermarket purchase directly from Ruger. If you go to Rugers web site and click on auto loader rifles, accessories, stocks, you will see that the strikeforce stock IS for sale at $109.99. The product number is RUG2200. I purchased the “other” tactical rifle from a local gun shop because it had the flash suppressor. I then ordered the strikeforce stock directly from Ruger. So, I now have the flash suppressor rifle with the ATI Strikeforce collapsible/folder WITH the Ruger emblem on the butt. ATI offers the same stock from their web site however Ruger has a contract with them to produce the stock WITH the Ruger emblem (only difference). As for quality; The only stock I have found to be “better” is the SCAR all aluminum stock for $500+. Not worth the money in my opinion. The ATI Strikeforce stock is extremely well built and rugged. On the scale from 1-10, 10 being the best quality, I give it a 9.9. I’m a lefty and the button for the folding stock is kinda in the way for my trigger finger. Ruger could solve this problem by bending the trigger housing directly under the trigger to allow for some room without pinching the tip of your trigger finger. I also noticed that my groups got a bit tighter when I switched stocks; I’m at about 2 inches to 2 1/4 inch groups at 100 yard with the iron sights. I think I could get them a bit tighter if I bevel the front sight a bit in order to have less post on target. That’s my 2 cents.

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]]> By: joe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/ruger-mini-14-tactical-rifles/comment-page-1/#comment-24068 joe Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:37:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4263#comment-24068 does the front site come off to install flash surpresser on mini 14 model 20cf does the front site come off to install flash surpresser on mini 14 model 20cf

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