michael52
Single-Sixer
probably asked a zillionion times,, guess i missed the answer...
5.56 in a min-14
yes/no
thanks
5.56 in a min-14
yes/no
thanks
mini-14
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Captain America
Hunter
Always for me, I believe a few models are .223 only but it’s stamped on the receiver.
Info here will help …..
https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/mini-14-upgrade-it-or-sell-off-and-buy-new.305425/
https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/mini-14-upgrade-it-or-sell-off-and-buy-new.305425/
I had 2 mini-14s that were stamped .223. But look up the difference between factory .223 Remington and NATO 5.56x 45mm then decide what you're shooting in a mini-14.
My mentors always taught me that:
If marked 223 shoot 223 only.
If marked Multi use either.
If marked 5.56 use either.
Ruger’s owners manual for those made after 1978 seems to say EITHER is okay!
https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/mini14-181-186.pdf
See page 11.
If marked 223 shoot 223 only.
If marked Multi use either.
If marked 5.56 use either.
Ruger’s owners manual for those made after 1978 seems to say EITHER is okay!
https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/mini14-181-186.pdf
See page 11.
DGW1949
Hawkeye
From the Ruger manual:
"The RUGER ® MINI-14 ® RIFLES are chambered for the .223 Remington
(5.56mm) cartridge. The Mini-14 Rifle is designed to use either standardized U.S.
military, or factory loaded sporting .223 (5.56mm) cartridges manufactured in
accordance with U.S. industry practice...."
The only exception to that is the special "Target Model" which uses a different chamber. That particular model is for .223 Remington Cal ammo ONLY.....In other words, read the manual for your particular rifle. If you don't have one, contact Ruger and they'll send you one for free....Or call customer service. They'll tell you the same thing regarding which ammo you can use.
Hope this helps.
DGW
"The RUGER ® MINI-14 ® RIFLES are chambered for the .223 Remington
(5.56mm) cartridge. The Mini-14 Rifle is designed to use either standardized U.S.
military, or factory loaded sporting .223 (5.56mm) cartridges manufactured in
accordance with U.S. industry practice...."
The only exception to that is the special "Target Model" which uses a different chamber. That particular model is for .223 Remington Cal ammo ONLY.....In other words, read the manual for your particular rifle. If you don't have one, contact Ruger and they'll send you one for free....Or call customer service. They'll tell you the same thing regarding which ammo you can use.
Hope this helps.
DGW
