Mini 14 ammunition choice - Ruger Forum
Apr 17, 2022 · MOST Mini 14's are chambered for .223 & 5.56, but make sure! They have made .223 models only in the past. I absolutely LOVE my Mini 14! I shoot both .223 & 5.56, depending on the $$ deal I got. I love it so much that I bought a Mini 30 as well, which is …
Can My Mini 14 Shoot a 556 Round - Ruger Forum
Oct 12, 2015 · Nearly all Mini-14's and Ranch Models, whether they are marked .223 or 5.56, can safely fire either 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington. The only exception is the Mini-14 Target models (The ones with the big harmonic tuner on the barrel), which is limited to .223 Remington only. Ruger Customer Service
.223 handload suggestions for new Mini 14? - Ruger Forum
Feb 25, 2017 · Yes some of these are used in a new mini the target model, and my older mini 14, 1988 model. As well as rounds I have used in many of my other .223 rifles. The mini target likes the 40 vmax with h335, the older standard likes the 75 bthp with h4895.
Mini 14 .223 &/or .556? - Ruger Forum
Feb 4, 2017 · All standard Mini 14's, ranch rifles, and tactical models are chambered in 5.56nato, It will handle both .223 and 5.56. Even though old rifles like my 20year old 188 series is market .223 ranch rifle on the receiver my owners manual and my own test shows it is chambered for both rounds. Only the target model is chambered in .223 only.
Best .223/556 ammo for the Mini 14 - Ruger Forum
Oct 1, 2013 · 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.”
Mini 14 Max. effective range - Ruger Forum
Sep 24, 2011 · I get 2 MOA accuracy from my 180 series Mini 14 using the same load. —-So why the poor accuracy with my 184 and 187 series Mini 14s. There are a few reasons. In between the 180 and 181 series Mini 14s, Ruger made the AC-556 full auto version and made several changes to the common design: The gas port bushing diameter increased from .052” to ...
Accuracy Loads for Mini-14 .223 Rem./NATO 5.56 - Ruger Forum
Nov 15, 2012 · For reference, I use 24 grains of RL10 with a 55 grain V-Max or soft point bullet. This is close to max powder weight with this bullet but I get consistant performance out of 6 different semi autos including 3 Mini 14's. For Mini 14 only I use 23.4 grains with a 55 FMJ, otherwise my brass goes for miles and I find no real increase in accuracy.
5.56 rounds in a mini 14 stamped 223? - Ruger Forum
Nov 9, 2012 · The unique Ruger receiver roll marking system of CAL. .223 for their Mini-14's should not be confused with norms associated with specifications for the .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. As one earlier contributor has said, every CAL. 223 Mini-14, with the exception of the Target model , is chambered for the 5.56 NATO, with all measurement, leade ...
Resolved controversy of the use of 5.56 mm NATO in Ruger Mini-14
May 14, 2023 · Ruger SR-556, AR-556, and Mini-14 can safely shoot 223 Remington, 5.56x45, or 5.56 NATO ammo ... the exception being a Mini-14 Target Model, which is strictly a 223 Rem or Mini-14s that were made before 1981, which can shoot 5.56x45 or 223 Rem. 4. Yes, there is a difference in a 223 Rem chamber versus a 5.56 NATO chamber. 5.
Ruger Mini 14 Question? - Ruger Forum
Oct 8, 2024 · If one doesn’t have a manual they can read it on Ruger’s web site in the Mini 14 model section. However it’s appears to be the question that won’t go away. What does get complicated is to wade through is the dumb rumors concerning 223 Remington, 5.56x45 M193 and 5.56 NATO.