Thursday, January 19, 2012

Gun of the Day- The "I Love it When a Plan Comes Together" Edition

The Ruger Mini-14


Production history
Designer L. James Sullivan, William B. Ruger
Designed 1967–1973
Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
Produced 1973–present
Variants:
Ranch Rifle
Mini Thirty
Mini-6.8
Bolt-Action Only (BOA)
AC-556
GB
Target
Tactical
NRA Edition
Specifications
Weight: 6 lb 6oz (2.90 kg)
Length: 37.25 in (946 mm)
Barrel length: 22.00 in (559 mm) (Target Rifle), 18.50 in (470 mm) (Ranch Rifle, Mini-30)
16.12 in (409 mm) (Tactical, Mini-30, NRA Edition)
13 in (330 mm) (AC-556)
Cartridge: .223 Remington/5.56x45mm (Mini-14/AC-556)
7.62×39mm (Mini-30)
6.8 mm Remington SPC
.222 Remington
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic (Mini-14)
750rpm Selective fire (AC-556)
Muzzle velocity: 3100 ft/s (945 m/s)
Feed system: 5, 10, 20, or 30 round factory box magazine. Numerous aftermarket magazines and drums.
Sights: Iron sights

If it was good enough for Hannibal, then it's good enough for me.

2 comments:

  1. A lot of people put down the Mini-14 I happen to like it. Wish I had a Mini-30 Mags are a little expensive and rare however.

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  2. I love my Mini-14. The only gripe I have is that it trows the empty's so far.

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