Adds ease of adjustment to the newer ranch rifles serial number prefix 580 581 582583584 produced from 2005 to present. Ruger mini 14 serial number lookup to figure out the age of your mini 14. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. All ruger mini 14 serial numbers listed in chart for reference. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved. I purchased a new tactical mini 14 223 last weekend. Stock sights are fairly accurate to 300 yds with wolf polyformance 125 gr ammo. I have a ruger mini 30 stainless with a 189 serial number made in 1991. If they were all bad, ruger would have stopped making them due to lack of sales. New mini 14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty. All ruger mini 14 ranch rifle serial numbers for new and old models. Simple, rugged, garandstyle action with breech bolt locking system, a fixedpiston gas system and selfcleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions.
Brought the group down from 3 to 3 12 inches to 1 34 inches. American rifleman five reasons to reconsider the ruger mini14. 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. Ruger mini 14 accessories shop ruger mini 1430 tactical. Both are the result of a ruger program to improve these carbines via.
The sturm ruger mini 14 and mini 30 are popular us semiautomatic rifles. 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. Reloads were better but there was definite vertical stringing. Accuracy systems adjustable gas block mini 14 mini 30 580 581. Surf very nice mini 14 hey guys i posted a question here in the ruger semi auto section bit i havent got any answers yet. Find the ruger mini 30 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Thinking of buying a 583 series mini 30 and selling my 183 series. This flawless rifle is less than a year old with fewer than 80 rds. Find ruger mini30 581 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. I was looking for something less scary than the folding stock i had.
Accuracy systems adjustable gas block mini 14, mini 30, 580, 581, and target 0. Accuracy systems new ruger mini gas system can be adjusted from no cycling at all for you single shot bench shooters to wide open. Apr 21, 2020 the only reason ruger went to a 582 prefix on the mini s is because they ran out of 581 prefix numbers when they reached 581 99999. Only a small amount of the early 189 series mini30 barrels were.
Mini thirty serial numbers rollmarked with mini 14 ranch rifles beginning in 2001. Tech sights mini200 adjustable aperture sight for the. Moreaper muzzle brake for ruger mini sunflower outdoor. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it off.
Perhaps the most pronounced issues that the pre580 series rifle faced actually boiled down to production flaws, where the factory got a little sloppy. Being able to plink with cheap ammo is one reason people buy rifles chambered for 7. The mini 14 is manufactured in many different variants, like the ranch version with scope base, the mini 30 7. Mini 14 series by year firearms talk the community for. Mini 14 accessories ruger rifle 30 muzzle brake gas block. Ruger did make changes from the original mini 14 mini 30 series to the new mini 14 mini 30 series, so ruger went from a 197 prefix to the 580 run of the new mini s. I had it out to the range a number of times, and couldnt keep a decent pattern. Ruger mini 14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle models. The ruger mini thirty, an alternative to the ak gunsamerica. Ruger mini 14 30 rifle scope bases rifles base accuracy.
Date your older mini 14 all the way back to the ruger mini 14 serial number 180. 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. This larger throat diameter allowed for the use of. I am trying to ascertain the differences between this and the 580 581 minis. Accuracy systems lite gas block ruger mini 14 mini 30 580 581. Leaning against a tree, i can consistently hit a target the size of a grapefruit at 100 yards. Thinking of buying a 583 series mini 30 and selling my 183. Accuracy systems sells ruger mini 14 30 factory take off rifle barrels ruger mini 14 barrels removed from new or used rifles when rifle is fitted with a custom barrel. We have some of the best ruger mini 14 tactical rifle replacement stocks made in different colors to choose. It improves accuracy significantly shaved 1 off my groups. I put this on a stainless 183 series mini 14 with a accustrut. At some point in the 580 series, ruger introduced the heavier, flangedtapered barrel which improved accuracy and decreased heat sensitivity. We have some of the best ruger mini 14 tactical rifle replacement stocks made in.
Ruger mini 14 30 accustrut lt 6 in blued steel 2 clamps. It doesnt get much more american than the old ruger ranch rifle. I was skeptical but this thing absolutely works on a 581 series. Ruger mini 30 arrived in excellent condition as nd is a welcome addition to our safety. Meprolight fixed self illuminated night sights for ruger mini 14 before. With a filthy cheap barska 3 to 9 it posted 2 inch groups constantly. The metallic ruger coin in the grip makes it official. Fits all ranch rifle models pre and post 580 series, mini 14, mini 30, 6. Im new on here folks so please excuse me if im posting in the wrong place but im in need of some help here. The ruger mini 14 is a great rifle, however the rear sght is crap. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. The changes that ruger made in the mini 14 have been great, but the aftermarket manufacturers seem to be lagging behind. But in 2005, ruger retooled the mini 14 production line and most shooters agree that, beginning with the 580prefix series guns made since then, shooting 2 groups at 100 yds.
I was first introduced to it a number of years ago as an alternative to the ak series of rifles. Mini 14 serial numbers for ranch rifle model new and old. One concern among the users of the mini 14 is its standard iron sights. New mini 30 beginning serial nbr 581 0100220061 in 10 581 0589220071 in 10 581 0674720081 in 10. I have a mini series 183 and have put uncountable nato 5. Finally, i got the chance to put the ruger mini thirty through its paces. Galati international offers many aftermarket parts and accessories to compliment the popular ruger mini 14, including magazines, muzzle. Mgw stocks thousands of both ruger oem gun parts as well as performance upgrades from many wellknown manufactures. Get the best deals on mini 14 sight when you shop the largest online selection at. These upgraded rifles have serial numbers beginning with 580 and are sometimes referred to as 580 series ranch rifles. Ruger mini14 mini thirty rifle autoloading rifle models. I have a ruger mini 14 ranch rifle stainless steel with the thin barrel.
Ruger mini 14 30 rifle front sight rear sights rifles accuracy. Mini14 rugged, reliable and durable on the farm, ranch or in the deep woods. I ordered this for my 187 series mini 14 ranch rifle and lets just say i am not impressed by the claims based upon my personal experience with the. Mine looks alot like surfs rifle except mine has the wood stock. Yes, the moreaper is available in several configurations, and we can fit all versions of the mini 14 and mini 30 except for the factory tactical mini 30. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to. Mini 14 flanged serial numbers 581 to present, late 580 series with tapered barrel. What is the difference between ruger mini 14 580 and 581.
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. If you own a ruger, especially an older ruger, then you will benefit from this device. Buy the best front and rear sights available for the ruger mini 14 and ruger mini 30 rifles. I am new to ruger and after i registered my serial number at their website, i. Id spent a great deal of time with ak rifles and became used to their performance with the 7. Just had my new to me 583 series mini 14 ranch rifle out to finish a sitein at camp. Well, first things first, lets have a look at the problems that plagued rugers original 1973 mini14. Shop for ruger mini30 rifle parts 186, 189, 196197 series, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp. I have an older model 183 ruger mini 30 from the mid nineties early two thousand era. Is the moreaper available for my version of the mini 14 mini 30. Accuracy systems adjustable gas block mini 14, mini 30. Dont buy a ruger mini 30 without first knowing a few problems i ran into with mine.
Mcarbo ruger mini 14 parts and ruger mini 30 upgrades are backed by our no hassle 100% lifetime guarantee. Order ruger mini 14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. Ruger mini 14 trigger job will reduce your mini 14 trigger pull by 30 % improving overall accuracy. Ruger mini 14 30 factory rifle barrels take off accuracy. The later 189196 series, and all of the new heavier barreled 581 series ruger mini30 s are. This is a great rifle but these problems have made me think. The accuracy systems tuneable gas block was too small for my 580 series mini 14 target rifle. Wilson combat wtkelcmcg10 extreme lite carry folder 3. Ruger mini 1430 factory used pre 580 take off barrels. Ruger mini14 ranch rifle 580 series parts gun parts corp. In 1987, ruger introduced the mini thirty rifle chambered for the russian 7.
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. Order ruger mini14 ranch 580 series rifle parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. New mini14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. Mine is a fairly new mini 30 series 581, so at least i dont have that issue to contend with. This is an overview of the ruger mini30 tactical 581 series rifle and a comparison to an older version 187 series rifle. Manufacturers ruger rifles mini30 581 series ruger rifles mini30 581 series parts list. You can buy ruger mini 30 with confidence from thousands of. The ruger mini14s biggest problem and how to fix it. Highly desirab for sale by dave anderson on gunsamerica 985247024. In fact, in 2005 ruger introduced the new and improved 580 series mini 14 and the 581 series mini 30. Tech sights mini200 adjustable aperture sight for the ruger mini. Feb 12, 2016 testing the cycling of my ruger mini 30 with a reduced gas port, down from the stock 0. These guns were good enough for the a team, which is good enough for me. More accurate outofthebox and older models probably have a btload of cheap steel ammo through them.
None of the three or four tight and the fifth 5 inches out with the 180 and 181 series carbines. I am trying to ascertain the differences between this and the 580581 minis. Not knocking ruger overall, just saying the russian short. New mini 14 ranch rifles rollmarked with mini thirty rifles beginning in 2009. As always, slug your barrel to see exactly what you have. This number should be used as a point of reference only. Ruger mini 14 30 adjustable nonadjustable gas block. This isnt the old mini everyone joked about in regard to accuracy. Both are the result of a ruger program to improve these carbines via new cnc. The ruger mini 30 rifle is something of a unique creature.
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