Ruger mini 1430 trigger job by the gundoc the video youve been looking for is here. Gunsmithing at homeis the doityourself reference guide and howto book for anyone interested in the art and craft of gunsmithing. The mini 14 is the most versatile modern rifle, used by homeowners, hunters, survivalists, law enforcement agencies and military forces. Thats the starting point for this supremely practical book whichhelps the.
Welllit, professionally photographed with sharply focused closeups and good sound quality. The ruger mini14 is one of americas favorite general purpose semiauto rifles. Below you will find a list of discussions in the gunsmithing forums at the ruger forum. This centerfire rifles assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. I buy books and notes from gunsmiths retiring or going out of business i dont think you can ever get enough. Great west gunsmithing ruger mini 1430 trigger job by. As many of you may know when examining triggers i did for you, i did in years later find that allowing the secondary sear to come all the way up to the hammer at reset produced a more distinct release and better control by knowing when the. Ruger mini14 question registered users do not see the above ad. Explanation of history, design, function and repair of the rifle. That tradition continues with a number of firearms designed to meet the continually changing needs of both law enforcement and military professionals. How to make disposable silencers volume i softcover 65 closeup photos and drawings to help anyone build disposable silencers that are just as effective as professional models, but can be easily constructed in seconds without the use of tools, using only inexpensive, readily available items. Apr 18, 2020 could anyone tell me the blue book value of a 186 series mini 14, blued with factory wood stock, with box and papers.
The m14 has a rather complex gas system consisting of an operating rod, piston, gas cylinder and gas plug. We can handle any factory replacement part work you are needing from firing pins to trigger components and more. Shooters began to cry foul over its lack of serious competitive accuracy. John masen ruger mini14 muzzle brake 22 caliber sinclair intl. The images and text on this site, and our personal and professional images on our face book, instagram, and twitter accounts are the property of rogue gunn works unless otherwise noted and may not be used without consent. It consists of the clampon gas block, gas pipe and a slide assembly, which is rugers version of the m 14 operating rod. Excerpted from the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings, this pdf download offers an exploded view of ruger. I finally got an original front sight and pin from numrich for my 180 series 1976 mini 14. James also gives viewers a brief history of the mini 14, including. The mini14 is the most versatile modern rifle, used by homeowners, hunters, survivalists, law. Nov 10, 2018 the mini 14 is an excellent example of that, with hundreds of thousands sold since its introduction in 1972. The mini14 uses a simplified gas system which clamps to the barrel using four bolts.
While this statement is true, they also acknowledged that if you needed a tough, reliable gun that you could stakeyourlife on, the ruger mini 14 fit the bill. Its a lot of fun and very satisfying, but you need to make sure you have the right gunsmithing tools and understand how they are used. Ruger mini14 ranch autoloading rifle exploded gun drawing. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your ruger mini 14. Les meilleures offres pour ruger mini 14 fusil tout faire manuel demontage entretien. American gunsmithing institute agi technical manual. I finally got an original front sight and pin from numrich for my 180 series 1976 mini14. Gunsmith modification recommended, and most charge a fair bit for it. This is not a ruger product therefore apertures are not interchangeable with factory ruger sights. Easy to use comb binding lies open and flat on your work surface. The ruger mini 14 was used in several notable crimes. Jun 22, 2017 in this episode of tfbtv, james discusses 8 traits of the humble ruger mini 14 that actually best the highspeed, lowdrag ar15.
Please note this sight will work on the ranch rifles only. So today we will take a look at how jim sullivan simplified the m14 design when he scaled it down to 5. Extra weight at the muzzle helps steady your hold for improved shottoshot consistency. Ruger mini 14 fusil tout faire manuel demontage entretien soins. An instructional gun manual on dvd with visual demonstration. 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. Services include trigger jobs, re crown barrel, turn the barrel outside diameter down, correct head space, re throat barrel, barrel fluting, and much more.
Prior to installation of the bar, the 16 mini averaged around 3 at 100 yards from a barely workable. Numerous accessories available for the mini 14 are shown and demonstrated. Upgrading the ruger mini14 the brownells way top rated. 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. Ruger gunsmithing forum rugers going under the knife. Only for the most obsessed, diehard, or skilled of mini 14 owners. The mini 14 was never meant to be in the hands of target shooters and hence the crux of the problem. Could anyone tell me the blue book value of a 186 series mini14, blued with factory wood stock, with box and papers. Protective ears prevent bumps and dings from damaging sight blade. Ruger mini1430 manual ruger complete gunguides manual for. It is 95% or better, never fired, no dings, no scratches, no modifications. The mini14 was never meant to be in the hands of target shooters and hence the crux of the problem. It had been awhile since i worked on a mini 14 or mini 30 but i remembered there was some type of alignment pin involved with the gas block so i got out my nra firearms assembly book and looked up the mini 14.
Ruger mini 14 question registered users do not see the above ad. You will learn how to diagnose and correct reoccurring problems. Accuracy systems inc links custom gunsmithing ar15 ar10 ruger. Looking for the best parts and accessories for your ruger mini14. Hastings used a ruger mini14 to kill 6 in the small, isolated village of mccarthy, alaska. Basics this is ok but does not come close to everything as advertised. Jun 08, 2011 clean and maintain your ruger mini 14.
Jun 29, 2018 the ruger mini14 is one of americas favorite general purpose semiauto rifles. I would like to politely point out that if you are heading down this road, you might be better off selling the mini 14 and getting a different rifle. Just curious as the book i have ruger and his guns only goes up to 1993 and serial range 18620065. It consists of the clampon gas block, gas pipe and a slide assembly, which is rugers version of the m14 operating rod.
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The mini14 trigger group is very similar to that of the garand and m14m1a. From the mini14 and the pc carbine to the ruger american pistol and lcp ii, ruger has a firearm for individual officer back up and offduty use, departmental issue or military use. Nov 23, 2015 the m 14 has a rather complex gas system consisting of an operating rod, piston, gas cylinder and gas plug. Usa brownells is taking preorders on what is already working out to be a very exciting and popular accessory for your ruger mini14. Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini14 and a knife. Dunlaps classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of s. Click this link to read about our intro to gunsmithing tools and our list of useful gunsmithing tools which are necessary for gunsmithing. Ultimate arms gear gunsmith armorers cleaning work tool bench gun mat for the ruger mini 14 mini 14 rifle. Any gunsmith capable of garandm14m1a trigger jobs should be able to a tolerable, or better trigger job on the minis trigger group. Ruger mini14 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Along with complete disassembly, reassembly and maintenance. Great west gunsmithing ruger mini 1430 trigger job by the. Instructions and course applicable to all models and calibers.
Ruger mini 14 30 trigger job by the gundoc the video youve been looking for is here. Necg ruger ghost ring n100g, peep sights new england. I enjoyed your article on using foreign ammo in your. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The mini 14 appeared to give, at sighting, tighter three shot groups than the winchester 55gr sp. That said, there are two very good reasons why garand and m1a shooters do not go below 4. A little less velocity,better penetration, controlled expansion. Links page custom ruger mini 14 30 rifles accuracy systems. The mini14 is robust, dependable and easy to use, all great qualities for any rifle.
Ruger mini 14 manual book takedown 30 deerfield guide direct from. It had been awhile since i worked on a mini14 or mini30 but i remembered there was some type of alignment pin involved with the gas block so i got out my nra. Instruction manual for ruger mini14 ranch rifle with serial numbers 58000001 and above books on the ruger mini14 mini14. The necg ruger ghost ring is an all steel ghost ring style peep sight designed to attach to any m77, no. A fascinating and widely varied accumulation of shop kinks, short cuts, techniques and comments sent by practicing gunsmiths from all over the world hardcover.
Mini14 rugged, reliable and durable on the farm, ranch or in the deep woods. 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. Gunsmith services custom finishes trigger job re flute bed. While this statement is true, they also acknowledged that if you needed a tough, reliable gun that you could stakeyourlife on, the ruger mini14 fit the bill. In this episode of tfbtv, james discusses 8 traits of the humble ruger mini14 that actually best the highspeed, lowdrag ar15. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. How to accurize the mini 14 rifle the survivalist blog. A classic gunsmithing book reprinted in a new hardcover series format roy f. Kuhnhausen has several books out, but they are very specific and not general at all. Instruction manual for ruger mini 14 ranch rifle with serial numbers 58000001 and above books on the ruger mini 14 mini 14. Accuracy systems inc links custom gunsmithing ar15 ar10. The mini14 is an excellent example of that, with hundreds of thousands sold since its introduction in 1972.
Includes all serial numbers and manufacture dates for all mod. The mini 14 uses a simplified gas system which clamps to the barrel using four bolts. Please keep in mind that we have been at the cutting edge of technology when it comes to the mini 14 and mini 30 rifles for. Numerous accessories available for the mini14 are shown and demonstrated. Heavycontour barrel is buttonrifled for the superior landtogroove dimensions needed to produce enhanced accuracy. Usa brownells is taking preorders on what is already working out to be a very exciting and. The plinker, hunter, assault, and everything else rifle. Possessed of light weight, nimble handling and classic styling, they remain a viable choice for anyone who for whatever reason does not want americas other rifle, the ar15. Robert hansen, a prolific american serial killer active between 1971 and 1983, killed his victims with a ruger mini 14 and a knife. We build custom rifles and do rebarreling on ruger mini 14. Fits ruger mini14 models without winged front sight. We have the best gun parts at the best prices youll find online. The plinker, hunter, assault, and everything else rifle 9780873644075. Hastings used a ruger mini 14 to kill 6 in the small, isolated village of mccarthy, alaska.
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