This is a very good quality stock and very comfortable but will not work with 583 series rifle trigger block is wider about 2mm then a stock. Archangel precision stock ruger mini 14 and mini t. As long as you get someone on the phone that is willing to help. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. Stock sights are fairly accurate to 300 yds with wolf polyformance 125 gr ammo. Archangel precision stock ruger mini 14 and mini thirty black polymer. These upgraded rifles have serial numbers beginning with 580 and are sometimes referred to as 580 series ranch rifles. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. And to the delight of ruger fans nationwide, the manufacturer decided to listen in 2005 it only took them 32 years. My first experience with the ruger mini14 was in the late 1970s shortly after the little. Ruger rifle parts such as the ever popular 1022, 77 and 96 models, the ruger mini14 and mini 30 platforms as well as todays ruger american rifle.
From 19671973, sullivan, alongside bill ruger, developed the mini 14, which at age 38, has earned a spot among the. American riflemans brian sheetz tells why the ruger mini thirty is a great all around carbine for target shooting, hunting, predator control and. There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. This item hogue rubber over molded stock for ruger, mini 1430 post 180 serial numbers 78000 magpul hunter american fixed stock for ruger american short action rifles, flat dark earth hogue, rubber overmolded stock for ruger, 1022 standard. Will not fit new post 580, 581,582, 583 and 584 series, if your serial number starts with these 1st three digits it will not fit order number m1ars. Its been quite a long time since ruger was faced with those first customer complaints. I have been intrigued for a while by the ruger mini 14 series of rifles for a couple of reasons. Ruger s mighty mini thirty ish part i by rgi media, inc published with permission weve written about the ruger mini thirty in great detail on numerous occasions, along with other mini related subjects including the mini cooper, minnie driver and minnie mouse. Mgw stocks thousands of both ruger oem gun parts as well as performance upgrades from many wellknown manufactures. Shop for ruger mini30 rifle parts 186, 189, 196197 series, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp.
Shooting sports forum rifle forum ruger mini14 and mini30. Ruger mini thirty stainless synthetic tactical while the ar15 gets all the glory these days, rugers popular mini14 and minithirty rifles appeal to many shooters looking for either a more traditionallooking gun or a gray man websearch it if. The accuracy systems tuneable gas block was too small for my 580 series mini14 target rifle. Ruger parts for pistols like the popular lc9 series and sr series pistols as well as many parts for the mark series pistols and more. Ruger has stopped using the liner in the synthetic stock they support with the rifles. Easily adjusted for windage and elevation 12 moa windage, 1 moa elevation. No different with ars, m16a1, a2 or any other variant. New used consignment ruger mini rifles for immediate sale. It doesnt get much more american than the old ruger ranch rifle. Choate conventional rifle stock ruger mini14 mini30. Find the ruger mini 30 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site.
Over the years, ruger has improved on its original design more on that a bit later. Ruger mini 14 accessories shop ruger mini 1430 tactical. 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. We have some of the best ruger mini 14 tactical rifle replacement stocks made in different colors to choose. Since all ruger mini 14 owners cant be horrible shooters, people started to realize it was the rifle. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle 580 series parts gun parts corp. Ruger had sent my dad one to try out, and, as a teenage shooter, i. My first experience with the ruger mini 14 was in the late 1970s shortly after the little. Carl swenson shares information about the ruger mini30 rifle in this article. The mini14 is manufactured in many different variants, like the ranch version with scope base, the mini30 7.
Ruger mini14 question registered users do not see the above ad. The mini 14 i had back in the late 90s was absolutely reliable but held 56 iron sight 100 yard groups. New tooling and tighter tolerances make for a sharper shooting ruger ranch rifle. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. Five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14 american rifleman. Spring preloaded assembly eliminates aperture wiggle present in original sight design. This is the after video of the used 580 series ruger mini 14.
All of which, we feel, uniquely qualifies us as having mini expertise when it comes to this ruger firearm. Shock buffer to keep the slide assembly from battering the receiver. Ruger rifle parts such as the ever popular 1022, 77 and 96 models, the ruger mini 14 and mini 30 platforms as well as todays ruger american rifle. The pics arent the best but everything is in excellent condition.
Thinking of buying a 583 series mini 30 and selling my 183. 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. In the days before amateur, highprecision shooting from the bench, gun consumers werent. Mini 14 with original box, instructions, picatinny rail, ruger scope rings, ruger 5 rnd mag, tapco gen 2 30 rnd mag, lock. My grandfather brought an m1 carbine back from world war ii and they are very similar in design and usefulness to the mini 14. The ruger mini 14s biggest problem and how to fix it. New mini 14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. There have been several variants of the mini14 available for lawenforcement and civilian use, and i. Jul 18, 2007 with its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini 14 is more accurate than ever. This is an overview of the ruger mini30 tactical 581 series rifle and a comparison to an older version 187 series rifle. Mar 02, 2017 this is the after video of the used 580 series ruger mini 14. This number should be used as a point of reference only. Covered in the video is its awful reliability, mediocre accuracy, lack of versatility, and high. Hogue rubber over molded stock for ruger, mini 1430 post.
The changes that ruger made in the mini14 have been great, but the aftermarket manufacturers seem to be lagging behind. James sullivan is not a wellknown name in many gun circles. Hogue overmolded stock black matrix extended mag release. Perhaps the most pronounced issues that the pre580 series rifle faced actually boiled down to production flaws, where the factory got a little sloppy. One concern among the users of the mini 14 is its standard iron sights. Fits mini 14 barrels with 12 x 28 threads per inch threads. Thinking of buying a 583 series mini 30 and selling my 183 series. Ruger mini thirty stainless synthetic tactical while the ar15 gets all the glory these days, ruger s popular mini 14 and mini thirty rifles appeal to many shooters looking for either a more traditionallooking gun or a gray man websearch it if youre not up to speed on survivalist jargon type of firearm. New mini14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. Choates conventional stock does not use the action liner anymore. The m1 garand system was designed back in the 1930s, and ruger did not hesitate to implement this seemingly older system into its 1960s design. Feb 19, 2012 this is an overview of the ruger mini 30 tactical 581 series rifle and a comparison to an older version 187 series rifle.
Hogue stock ruger mini 1430 ranch rifle post 180 serial numbers fde 78300. Buy the best front and rear sights available for the ruger mini 14 and ruger mini 30 rifles. Hogue stock ruger mini 14 30 ranch rifle post 180 serial numbers fde 78300. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. I fitted the heavier power wolff hammer spring to reduce eliminate in this case ftfs with the stiff russian primers. Weve written about the ruger mini thirty in great detail on numerous occasions, along with other mini related subjects including the minicooper, minnie driver and minnie mouse. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off. Can anyone tell me the technical differences between a series 582 mini 14 and what i understand is the most current iteration that is series 583. Hi everyone, i recently acquired a new mini30 583xxxxx. Many people do not know that ruger is one of the largest investment casting and heat treating companies in the us. With its tighter manufacturing tolerances, the new mini14 is more accurate than ever.
Mini 14 and 30 rifles pre 2005 all steel construction. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number. Originally posted by costeve the trigger guard lock requires that the tab on the back of the trigger guard be tight against the plate. Mini 14 accessories ruger rifle 30 muzzle brake gas block. This tiny m1style carbine weapon was designed to be amazingly rugged, especially considering how it was originally crafted for the whacking of sly coyotes on the open range. Hogue overmolded stock black matrix extended mag release silver amega scout mount. Question ruger 583 series mini 30 question shooting. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to. I moved to a 300 blackout mini 14 so this one is available. The sturm ruger mini 14 and mini 30 are popular us semiautomatic rifles. A black extended rubber recoil pad adds 1 to the length and helps with recoil absorption for the ruger 1022, 44 carbine, mini14 and mini30. How to disassemble a ruger mini 14 or mini 30 rifle youtube. Order ruger mini14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. In the early 1970s, ruger released their mini14, an autoloading ranch rifleloosely based on the action of the military m14chambered for the.
In 1987, ruger introduced the mini thirty rifle chambered for the russian 7. Well, first things first, lets have a look at the problems that plagued rugers original 1973 mini14. Yes, ruger will be able to tell you what bore diameter you have. Ruger mini 14 question registered users do not see the above ad. Mini14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000. Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to produce a variety of different models, all in the same block of serial numbers. In the video, i demonstrate this process using a ruger mini 30 tactical. Galati international offers many aftermarket parts and accessories to compliment the popular ruger mini 14, including magazines, muzzle. Extra power guide spring for better bolt lock up and less harder recoil. The mini 14 is manufactured in many different variants, like the ranch version with scope base, the mini 30 7. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. Mini 14 serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2000.
The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off the. Shooting entirely russian steel ammo with it at present tula mostly. Ruger mini14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle models. In the newer 580series rifles, ruger actually did a fantastic job at tidying up their. Upgrading the ruger mini14 the brownells way top rated. You can buy ruger mini 30 with confidence from thousands of. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6.
Fast forward to 1987, and youd see the first advertisements for the second in this series of rifles. None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. John masen recoil pad ruger 1022 44 carbine mini14 mini. Ruger mini 30 arrived in excellent condition as nd is a welcome addition to our safety. Im new on here folks so please excuse me if im posting in the wrong place but im in need of some help here. I have been intrigued for a while by the ruger mini14 series of rifles for a couple of reasons. My grandfather brought an m1 carbine back from world war ii and they are very similar in. My 583 series that ive had for a year is absolutely reliable and will hold 23 iron sight groups even with my now far sighted eyes sight picture isnt as sharp as it used to be. The mini30 is an excellent deer rifle, especially since in many places its illegal to hunt deer with calibers smaller than 6mm. Ruger mini 14 30 rifle front sight rear sights rifles accuracy. We have some of the best ruger mini14 tactical rifle replacement stocks made in different colors to choose. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. Easily adjusted for windage and elevation 12 moa windage, 1. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order.
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