Ruger Mini 14 Laminate Target Review

A simple yet rugged garand style action inclusive of a breech bolt locking system a fixed piston gas system and a moving gas cylinder that is self cleaning.

Ruger mini 14 laminate target review.

In addition my father is a longtime ruger fan. Mini 14 ranch rifle review description of all standard models. The plain stock and stainless construction are tough but won t win any beauty contests. Ruger model mini 14 target ranch rifle in 223 22 matte stainless steel heavy barrel with adjustable harmonic dampener black grey laminate thumbhole stock factory 5 round magazine and factory rings comes with instructions and box like new flawless.

Ruger s new mini 14 target rifle. Steill new and i added all the good stuff. I have literally owned this gun for 3 weeks. You can verify this with the owners manual which says they can safely fire 5 56 or you can verify it with ruger.

Photography by jeff quinn. Even though most mini 14 s are marked 223 on the reciever most are actually chambered for 5 56 with the exception of the target model it is 223 only. Ruger mini 14 and mini 30 ruger mini 14 and mini 30 family of rifles. The only thing that kept me from immediately pulling the trigger on the purchase of a mini 14 was the rifle s poor reputation for accuracy.

As a result i have spent most of my adult life hunting with one of his extra m77 rifles chambered in 30 06 springfield. The newest mini 14 s that i ve seen are now marked 5 56. The mini 14 is a relatively simple gun designed to be used outdoors. It s designed to be rugged and looks the part.

It is a relatively simple semi automatic carbine based on an improved garand gas system. I ended up with a stainless standard wood model so added a hogue because the laminate was peeling off the new stock right out of the box. March 28th 2007 ruger s wonderful little mini 14 has been with us for well over thirty years now and it has endeared itself to thousands of shooters hunters and law enforcement officers during that time. Simple rugged garand style action with breech bolt locking system a fixed piston gas system and self cleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions.

Overall the target market for the mini 14 ranch rifle is a person who values dependability under the worst circumstances. Mini 14 rugged reliable and durable on the farm ranch or in the deep woods. Purchasing a standard ruger mini 14 rifle will find you in possession of a rifle that has. I just recently purchased the mini 14 target with the hogue stock.