And its no wonder, considering it offers nearly the same handiness as the m1 carbine, the ballistics of the ar15, and the feel of the classic m1 garand and m14. Chatter about the accuracy issues of the mini14 has never gone unnoticed by the company, and the engineers have worked long and hard to alleviate the issues. The ruger mini 14 was used in several notable crimes. Ruger mini 14 is an incredibly wellknown and popular rifle among sport shooters, hunters, law enforcement, and military alike it offers almost the same durability, reliability, and ease of use as an ar15 or m1, but with the traditional looks of a garand or classic hunting rifle. Mini 14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. It was designed as a light, handy little carbine that functions every time you pull the trigger. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off the.
Ruger is also using a heavier straight barrel profile in their tactical mini 14 ranch rifles. Ruger had sent my dad one to try out, and, as a teenage shooter, i. Ruger mini 14 30 adjustable nonadjustable gas block tunable. Does anyone have both the pencil style mini 14 and the newer heavier barrel mini 14. Such accuracy hasnt been the norm for the mini 14, but as i mentioned, the little ranch rifle wasnt designed for competition shooting. The mini14 suffers from having a superthin barrel that is flexed upward by. Sep 23, 2010 such accuracy hasnt been the norm for the mini 14, but as i mentioned, the little ranch rifle wasnt designed for competition shooting. It appears they may have reached that happy medium between accuracy, reliability, handiness and cost effectiveness in their new and improved mini14.
How to accurize the mini 14 rifle the survivalist blog. Newer ruger mini 14s pennsylvania firearm owners association. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. This is the standard flagship model of the ruger mini 14 family of rifles. How many rounds does it take for the barrel to heat up and if it does get hot, will the accuracy be bad. A great followup video would be to shoot the new 580 series mini14 and compare accuracy then. The mini has long suffered from a reputation among many users for poor accuracy. Ruger wasnt really convinced that the mini14 needed to be all that accurate in the first. Buy the best hand guards available for the ruger mini 14 and ruger mini 30 rifles. It is used by hunters, sport shooters, and law enforcement agencies. The current production, standard ruger mini14, is capable of far greater outof thebox accuracy than generally acknowledged. I have both an early 181 series, bought in 1980 and latemodel 583, bought in 2016 mini 14. American rifleman five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14.
Going out this weekend to sight in and shoot for a while at a 50 yrd. The ruger mini14 was used in several notable crimes. New 583 series accuracy discussion in ruger mini 14 started by chiefafd1, jul 3, 2016. Sight also fits all mini 14 rifles pre 580 series with a 1 at the beginning of the. Will be shooting pmc fmjbt 55 grain and federal 62 grain green tip. Ruger is also using a heavier straight barrel profile in their tactical mini14ranch rifles. The 20 rd mags are modified to 10 for kalicompliance. This is a discussion on mini 14 ranch realistic accuracy. Jul 26, 2017 i have both an early 181series, bought in 1980 and latemodel 583, bought in 2016 mini14. The only thing that kept me from immediately pulling the trigger on the purchase of a mini 14 was the rifles poor reputation for accuracy. New tooling and tighter tolerances make for a sharper shooting ruger ranch rifle. And use blue loctite on the screws for both it and the prail. Mini14s have a checkered accuracy history with their previously poor. As for mini 14 accuracy, i had one of the goofy looking grey target models and it would put 50gr hps into one hole at 100m as long as the ammo held out.
Trinity red green reflex sight mount ruger mini 14 ranch ruger mini 30 hunting optics tactical home defense accessory picatinny weaver base mount adapter rail aluminum black single rail mount. It is a very reliable rifle for varmint and target shooting. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6. But unless i was lucky enough to obtain one of the most accurate mini 14 s ever built, i say the mini s get an undeserved bad rap on accuracy. I have both an early mini 181series, built in 1977 with an 18 barrel and a current model 583 tactical, with a 16. These later 580 series and the 581 583 series rifles are generally capable of 2 moa accuracy out of the box with decent ammunition. Luckily modern technology and oldfashioned knowhow have both produced a host of options for improving the precision of your mini 14. Can anyone tell me the technical differences between a series 582 mini14 and what i understand is the most current iteration that is series 583. My current mini14 583 series gives me sub 2 moa with iron sights. Reduces group size 5075% for most older rifles with straight profile barrel and up. Nov 20, 20 i have owned several mini 14 s and admit i have a weakness for them, but i also have to admit their accuracy is marginal. The 582s seem to have had some problems, but the 583 s. Feb 08, 20 580 581 series link produced from 2005present.
Tell us about your favorite mini 14 and how it performs for you. Perhaps the most pronounced issues that the pre580 series rifle faced. Ruger mini 14 ranch rifle, deadly to 300 yards youtube. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. From 2006 onward, the new ruger ranch rifle shall no longer be subject to the annoyance of precisionobsessed shooters, since its now amazingly. New 583 series accuracy ruger talk the community for. I find it curious that the receiver on your ranch rifle is stamped mini 14 5. Mini14 580series accuracy and barrel heating questions. The only thing that kept me from immediately pulling the trigger on the purchase of a mini14 was the rifles poor reputation for accuracy. Because of this, though, rugers mini 14 was often called the poor mans ar15, due to its original price point of under two hundred dollars.
In 2003, the design was overhauled to improve accuracy and update the styling while at the same time reducing production costs. Pre 580 series ranch rifle w butler creek folding stock. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. Ruger mini 14 30 rifle front sight rear sights rifles accuracy. I would like to know the normal accuracy that can be expected from a 580 series ruger mini 14. I have owned both, a long time ago, and didnt care for them. I have a 183 series that is very accurate, more accurate. You can get good accuracy with the mini but it admittedly isnt designed for great accuracy. While this statement is true, they also acknowledged that if you needed a tough, reliable gun that you could stakeyourlife on, the ruger mini 14 fit the bill. Mini 14 accessories ruger rifle 30 muzzle brake gas block. Accuracy systems builds custom accurate rifles and does rebarreling on ar15, ar 10, ruger mini 14, mini 30, ak variances, remington 7400, 750 7600 and remington 700 actions. I have both an early 181series, bought in 1980 and latemodel 583.
Order ruger mini 14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. Discussion in rifle country started by macchina, apr 16. A gun on my wish list is a current model mini 14 ranch rifle. If you have accuracy problems with your mini14, dont ditch it. With its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini 14 is more accurate than ever. Hastings used a ruger mini14 to kill 6 in the small, isolated village of mccarthy, alaska. Even if ruger has managed to make the mini 14 equal to the ar15 in accuracy, which i doubt, there is still no good reason to own one. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off. Buy the best front and rear sights available for the ruger mini 14 and ruger mini 30 rifles. The last 581 series stainless gun i owned would shoot 1moa out of the box.
Does any one have a new mini 14 583 series, i am curious about the accuracy and has it improved with the new style barrel. Shooters began to cry foul over its lack of serious competitive accuracy. My 583 mini30 does about the same with my nosler varmagedon reloads. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your ruger mini 14. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved accuracy and decreased heat sensitivity stringing. The 3 digit is part of the serial number and that is it. Accustrut bolton accuracy for your mini14 and mini30. They shoot real nice especially compared to the older ones. Mini 14 standard barrel vs the newer heavier barrels read 7728 times banxj502. The mini 14 was never meant to be in the hands of target shooters and hence the crux of the problem.
Ruger mini 14 30 rifle hand guards rifles guard accuracy. Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini14 and a knife. Also, my experience is that accuracy and reliability in semiautomatic rifle. Cold hammerforged barrel results in ultraprecise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Accuracy systems harmonic stabilizer adjustable gas block. With the older series rifles its not uncommon to see 3 moa or worse. Ruger mini remington ar10 ar15 accuracy custom accurate. Jun 29, 2018 the mini 14 is still a viable rifle today, but unless you are lucky or have a newer production model, it is likely lacking in accuracy.
It really surprised me with how accurate it was, when i was expecting much worse. Mini 14 standard barrel vs the newer heavier barrels. Ive had my mini 14 for decades and found it to be a great rifle. The mini14 is accurate enough for selfdefense and varmintpest hunting. The accuracy systems harmonic stabilizer with adjustable gas block allows you to tune your gas system for optimum performance. Guns international makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information contained in the gun classifieds, gun related or.
Five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14 american rifleman. Why are people advertising 582 series with serial numbers beginning with 580. Accuracy systems sells mini 14 and mini 30 rifle front sights and rear sights rifles. Jul 18, 2007 such accuracy hasnt been the norm for the mini 14, but as i mentioned, the little ranch rifle wasnt designed for competition shooting. While this statement is true, they also acknowledged that if you needed a tough, reliable gun that you could stakeyourlife on, the ruger mini14 fit the bill. The mini 14 is fun to shoot, accurate enough to hit silhouette size targets at 400yards and beyond and will be a rifle you can pass down to the next generation of shooters. The other more resent series seem wrapped in mystery. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. Plus, a mini 14 costs a fraction of the price of one of the armalite or les baer rifles.
The newer 581 series rifle have a better barrel and are much more accurate. Hastings used a ruger mini 14 to kill 6 in the small, isolated village of mccarthy, alaska. I reported then that the ranch rifle was a handy, reliable, and accurate little carbine. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved accuracy and decreased heat sensitivity. I have a year old 583 series that ive tweaked and using handloads. On a whim, i decided to shoot my mini 14 and ar together at the bench to see which one was more accurate. Ive also been through a rifle instructor course with the mini 14 and didnt care for it again and broke 3 in a week of training.
Conventional wisdom says ars are unusually accurate for semiauto rifles, and that mini 14s optimal target is. Ruger mini14 question registered users do not see the above ad. Understand that for accuracy, none of these twist rates does an. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. Nov 23, 2015 the mini 14 was a working mans rifle, pure and simple. One time i shot a varmint at my dads house, with american made commercial, non corrosive ammo. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. I had two blued ones, a standard mini 14 that would do about 4 at fifty yards. Accuracy systems sells mini 14 and mini 30 rifle hand guards. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly.
Accuracy systems new ruger mini gas block 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. From law agencies to hollywood movies, the mini 14 has made a lot of appearances in public. Dampens barrel vibrations, a principal cause of inaccuracy. The current production, standard ruger mini14, is capable of far greater outofthebox accuracy than generally acknowledged.
On a whim, i decided to shoot my mini14 and ar together at the bench to see which one was more accurate. My first experience with the ruger mini 14 was in the late 1970s shortly after the little. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle 580 series parts gun parts corp. The 580 became the new standard of mini14, meaning that those old models and their accuracy issues could be left in the past. However, this is not exactly an accurate statement. Confusedi want to buy the latest and greatest mini 14 stainless ranch rifle. The ruger 580 series mini 14 ranch rifle with the side folding stock extended. Apr 09, 2016 shooting a 580 series ruger mini 14 ranch rifle. Love them both and, yes, there are some changes over the years most notably the barrel improvement. This number should be used as a point of reference only. No idea of how the new series shoots, but it couldnt be worse than the ones from the 1980s or 90s.
Integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for included scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and. We have the best gun parts at the best prices youll find online. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein. I used 2 different handloads of mine, both utilizing 55 grain bullets. Mini 14 series by year firearms talk the community for. Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini 14 and a knife. The mini 14 is still a viable rifle today, but unless you are lucky or have a newer production model, it is likely lacking in accuracy. If you want an accurate mini 14, get a new 580 series or newer with the re profiled barrel. Sometime between 2007 and 2008, ruger added a heavier tapered barrel to the mini series.
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