Does Ruger still make the Mini-14 target?

Even so, some of the least likely candidates for target range honors have been honed, boned and tinkered to tournament-winning performance. So now comes Ruger’s Mini-14 in target dress….Ruger Mini-14 Target.

BRAND AND BULLET TYPE	AVERAGE OF 5-SHOT GROUPS AT 100 YARDS
Federal 55-gr. BTHP* vs. regular Mini-14 Range Rifle	1.304 in. 3.449 in.

Can you put a red dot on a Mini-14?

Platform will accommodate mini-red dot scopes like the JPoint, Doctor, Burris FastFire’s, Leupold Delta Point, and the Trijicon Red Dot (non-RMR). The Mini-14 Ranch Rifle Scope Mount places the mini-red dot forward for quick target acquisition. Relief cut beneath the rail for unimpeded cartridge ejection.

What calibers does the Mini-14 come in?

Ruger Mini-14

Mini-14
Cartridge	.223 Remington .222 Remington 5.56×45 mm NATO 7.62×39 mm .300 AAC Blackout 6.8 SPC
Action	Gas-operated gas block, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	750 rpm (Full-auto rate-of-fire for AC-556 model only)
Muzzle velocity	3240 ft/s (990 m/s)

Which is better Ruger Mini 14 or ar15?

The main reason is Ruger is the only manufacturer of the Mini-14, while the AR-15 is manufactured by many. Ruger’s quality of the Mini-14 is good, but it’s not great. It lacks the fit and finish that many AR-15’s have, but it seems durable and reliable.

What is the best scope mount for a mini 14?

The Barska 6.5 is our recommendation as the best scope for the Ruger Mini 14. It has a great value for the cost. While there are a few drawbacks including issues at higher magnification levels, it performs pretty well at levels below 16x.

Is the Ruger Mini 14 a “reliable” semi auto?

All models of Ruger’s Mini-14 semi-automatic rifles have a solid reputation for being absolutely reliable under all conditions, and have proven themselves in both law enforcement and military use worldwide.

What is the best ammo for Mini 14?

All other Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifle models are chambered for both .223 Remington and 5.56×45mm NATO ammo, but the Model 5864 is chambered for 300 BLK. 5.56 is great, but 300 BLK more effectively penetrates and is more easily silenced, making it ideal for hunting.

What caliber is a mini 14?

Ruger Mini-14. A .223 caliber (5.56 mm) firearm, it is made in a number of variants, including the Ranch Rifle (a basic, civilian variant), the Mini-14 GB, (designed for military and law-enforcement use) and the Mini Thirty, which is chambered for 7.62×39mm .