What calibers does the Mini-14 come in?
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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) |
Is the Mini 30 still made?
The Mini Thirty is still produced to this day and still enjoys popularity in the target shooting and hunting communities alike. There is even a tactical version available now with a shortened 16” barrel and flash-hider.
Is the Ruger Mini 30 a good hunting rifle?
Hunting and More Yes, the Mini 30 is a great little hunting carbine. But it can be more. The scope on this one, a 1.5-5X, is also a great combo for short to medium defense. No one has complained (or at least, not much) about the performance of 7.62×39 in a military context.
How much does a Ruger Mini-30 cost?
| Model: | 5804 |
|---|---|
| Caliber: | 7.62×39 |
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.50″ |
| MSRP: | $1279.00 |
Is the Mini-30 accurate?
The 7.62x39mm cartridge certainly has many virtues, but stellar accuracy is not one of them. Even so the Mini-Thirty acquitted itself quite well. Best accuracy was obtained using Hornady’s 123 grain SST load which averaged 2.2 inches at 2,265 fps. Winchester’s 120 grain PDX1 load averaged 2.7 inches at 2,320 fps.
What is a Ruger Mini 30 Good For?
Yes, the Mini 30 is a great little hunting carbine. But it can be more. The scope on this one, a 1.5-5X, is also a great combo for short to medium defense. No one has complained (or at least, not much) about the performance of 7.62×39 in a military context.
How accurate is the Mini 30?