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INSTRUCTIONMANUALFORBLUED &STAINLESSSTEELCALIBER.223 Rem (5.56mm)RUGER MINI-14 RANCH RIFLEAUTOLOADING RIFLEThis manual applies only to Mini-14 “Ranch Rifles”so marked on the receiver.NOT FOR USE WITH MINI THIRTY RIFLES (cal. 7.62 x 39mm)!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ANDWARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLYBEFORE USING THIS FIREARMFor Product Service on This Model Please Call:(603) 865-2442 (See p. 34)STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BETRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED ORPRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.KMS3 & MS1/4-02 R9
State-By-State WarningsCertain states require by law that their own specified warningnotices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included bythe manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms soldin that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance withapplicable laws and regulations. Because our products may besold in these states, we include the following:California:!WARNING!ADVERTENCIA“A los niños los atraen las armasde fuego y las pueden hacerfuncionar. Ellos pueden causarseslesions graves y la muerte. Eviteque los niños tengan accesso a lasarmas de fuego guardándolassiempre con llave y descargadascuando no las esté utilizando. Siusted tiene un arma de fuegocargada en un lugar en que unniño tiene acceso a ella y la usaindebidamente, le pueden dar unamulta o enviarlo a la carcel.”“Children are attracted to andcan operate firearms that cancause severe injuries or death.Prevent child access by alwayskeeping guns locked away andunloaded when not in use. If youkeep a loaded firearm where achild obtains and improperly usesit, you can be fined or sent toprison.”Connecticut:“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAYRESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”Florida:“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BYIMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TOSTORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHINTHE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OROTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSIONOF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OFUNSOUND MIND.”3
Maine:“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS ACRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITIONWITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BESUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEPFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEPFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USETRIGGER LOCKS.”Maryland:“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may causedeath or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loadedfirearm in any location where an individual knew or shouldhave known that an unsupervised minor would gain access tothe firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”Massachusetts:“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEYGENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device thatfully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every yearin the United States. In addition, there are more than athousand suicides each year by younger children andteenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die fromaccidental discharge. It is likely that many more childrensustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally onothers. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it isimperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure placeand take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theftor accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps mayresult in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstancesmay result in your liability for these deaths.”“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACEUNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH ATAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STOREDOR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”4
New Jersey:“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADEDFIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”New York City:“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK ISONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPONSSTORAGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STOREDUNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT ISBOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION ANDINACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY OTHERUNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”North Carolina:“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARMTHAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT AREASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLETO A MINOR.”Texas:“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, ORABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACEWHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CANOBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”Wisconsin:“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THEREACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BEFINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILDIMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITSTHE FIREARM.”* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Please check with your licensed retailer or state police foradditional warnings which may be required by local law orregulation. Such regulations change constantly, and localauthorities are in the best position to advise you on such legalmatters.5
! WARNING – LOCKING DEVICESDO NOT INSTALLINSIDE TRIGGER GUARDThis firearm was originally soldwith a key-operated lockingdevice. While it can help providesecure storage for your unloadedfirearm, any locking device canfail. All guns are designed to fireif they are loaded and the triggeris pulled. Therefore, never installthe locking device inside thetrigger guard or in any way that itcan possibly pull the trigger! Donot leave the keys in the lock.The ultimate responsibility forsecure storage of any firearmmust depend upon its owner andhis or her individualcircumstances. Guns should besecurely stored unloaded, in asecure location, separate fromtheir ammunition.See “Storage Warning”, page 30.INSTALL LOCKAS SHOWN HERENEVER INSTALLLOCKING DEVICEINSIDE TRIGGER GUARD6
FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITYSAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANTCONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHOHANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and carefor your RUGER MINI-14 RANCH RIFLE properly. Please contact usif you have any questions about it.Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properlycarry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with live ammunition.If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a particular type ofgun safely, then you should seek supervised instruction. Such personalizedinstruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police departments.If none of these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle Association,11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannotforget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use any firearmwithout having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics andsafe use.Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.TABLE OF CONTENTSPageGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9The Bolt Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12To Load and Fire (With Magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14To Load and Fire (Without Magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To Reload the Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18To Remove a Bore Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Removal and Replacement of Fiberglass Handguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Magazine Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Maintenance of Stainless Steel Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Attaching Ruger Scope Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Parts Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48“RUGER” and “Mini-14”, are registered U.S. trademarks.7
!WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE AREFOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:Locking DevicesAlterationsManual SafetyAmmunitionLead ExposureFiringHandlingSustained Firing68101112141516UnloadingBore ageParts Purchasers16192223293035OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEARTHROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS –READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGSIN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY ANDCAREFULLY BEFORE USING.! WARNING–ALTERATIONSThis product was designed to functionproperly in its original condition.Alterations can make it unsafe. Do notalter any part or add or substituteparts or accessories not made bySturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.DO NOT ALTER ANY GUNGENERAL INFORMATIONAND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICSThe RUGER MINI-14 RANCH RIFLE is a gas operated, box magazinefed, autoloading rifle. It is simple, reliable, and consists of a relatively few ruggedcomponents. The mechanism employs the Ruger fixed piston/moving cylindergas system in conjunction with a simplified Garand-type rotating bolt. TheMini-14 Ranch Rifle can be field stripped for cleaning to its basic subassembliesin seconds without the use of tools.Music wire coil springs are used throughout the mechanism. The safety, locatedin front of the trigger guard, blocks both the hammer and sear and permits theslide to be cycled with the safety “ON”. A bolt lock mechanism is provided forconvenience in holding the bolt open for loading and inspection. The firing pin isretracted mechanically as the bolt starts to unlock and the rifle will fire onlywhen the bolt is locked. The one-piece American hardwood stock is reinforcedwith steel liners in stressed and high temperature areas. The “All-Weather”model features a synthetic stock and stainless steel construction.The Mini-14 Ranch Rifle incorporates a unique patented buffer system which redirects and effectively absorbs the shock of the slide block striking the8
receiver in recoil. The bolt has been redesigned and the previous Mini-14 springloaded ejector has been eliminated. The bolt stop has been modified to fit in aslot in the side of the bolt, and it also serves as the ejector so that the emptycartridges are ejected from the receiver straight out to the side in order to clearthe lowest mounted scope.The patented Ruger integral scope mounts take all standard Ruger scope rings ofvarious heights. A standard Mini-14 front sight is used, with a tip-up type foldingrear peep sight, adjustable for windage and elevation.NOMENCLATURESCOPE MOUNT BASESREAR SIGHTBOLT LOCKPLUNGERHANDGUARDEXTRACTORRECEIVERSLIDE HANDLEMAGAZINE LATCHSAFETY SHOWN “ON”TRIGGERFigure 1. In this illustration the frequently used operating components are identified. Notethat the safety is rearward in the trigger guard and is therefore in its “ON” (safe) position.OPERATION OF SAFETYThe manual safety mechanism is located forward of the trigger for convenientoperation and is “ON” when in its fully rearward position intruding into thetrigger guard. (See Fig. 2) The safety can be moved to “ON” (extreme rearwardposition) only when the hammer is cocked. When the safety is “ON”, it blocksboth the hammer and sear. The safety should always be placed “ON” beforeloading or unloading the rifle and should be kept “ON” at all times except whenactually firing.SAFETY “ON”SAFETY “OFF”(Ready to Fire)Figure 2.9
!WARNING – MANUAL SAFETYKeep the safety on unless actually firing.Always move the safety fully to its intendedposition and check it. The safety is not “ON”unless it is completely “ON”. Never depend ona safety mechanism or any other mechanicaldevice to justify careless handling orpermitting the rifle to point in an unsafedirection. The only “safe” rifle is one in whichthe bolt is open, the chamber is empty, andthere is no magazine in the gun.Safety in "ON" PositionKNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETYTHE BOLT LOCKThe Mini-14 Ranch Rifle is designed so that the bolt remains open after the lastshot has been fired, provided there is a magazine in the rifle. When the magazineis empty, the magazine follower actuates the bolt lock which is designed to retainthe bolt and slide in their rearward position.WARNING: The bolt lock is not a safety device. It should not be used to hold thebolt back when there are cartridges in the magazine. A slight jar to the butt endof the rifle will cause the bolt lock to disengage and to feed a cartridge into thechamber.The bolt lock should be relied on only to hold the bolt in its rearward positionwhen the chamber is empty and an empty magazine is in place. The only purposeof the bolt lock is for convenience in the rapid changing of magazines and forholding the bolt in its rearward position when the rifle is unloaded for thepurpose of cleaning or inspection.OPERATION OF BOLT LOCKTo manually engage the bolt lock to keepthe bolt open: (See Figure 3)121. Pull the slide handle all the way tothe rear.2. Depress the bolt lock plunger andallow the slide to move forwarduntil it stops.3. Put safety “ON” (push fullyrearward).Figure 3103
To release the slide (which allows thebolt to go forward) keep safety “ON” andeither:Closing The Bolt31.Remove the magazine, draw theslide handle to the rear andrelease, or;2.With an empty magazine in place,draw the slide handle fully to therear and hold it there. Then, whileholding the slide handle, depressthe magazine follower slightly with Figure 4the thumb, remove the thumb, andthen allow the slide to go forward. (See Figure 4)12Safety"ON"CAUTION: Slide is under heavy spring tension and can injure fingers when itslams shut.AMMUNITIONThe RUGER MINI-14 RANCH RIFLES are chambered for the .223Remington (5.56mm) cartridge. The Ranch Rifle is designed to use eitherstandardiz U.S. military or factory loaded sporting .223 (5.56mm) cartridgesmanufactured in accordance with U.S. industry practice. See “AmmunitionNotice” & “Ammunition Warning”, below. ! WARNING – AMMUNITIONDeath, serious injury, and damagecan result from the use of wrongammunition, bore obstructions,powder overloads, or incorrectcartridge components. Even thestrongest gun can be “blown up” asa result of excess pressure. Alwayswear shooting glasses and hearingprotectors.IMPROPER AMMUNITIONDESTROYS GUNSAMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICEWE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGEOR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, ORAS THE RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY, ORNON-STANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND LOADED(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THANTHOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.11
USE ONLY FACTORY AMMUNITION LOADEDTO U.S. INDUSTRY STANDARDS!WARNING – LEAD EXPOSUREDischarging firearms in poorly ventilatedareas, cleaning firearms, or handlingammunition may result in exposure tolead and other substances known to thestate of California to cause birth defects,reproductive harm, and other seriousphysical injury. Have adequate ventilationat all times. Wash hands thoroughly afterexposure.SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNSMAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEADMAGAZINESRUGER MINI-14 magazines are identified by having three verticalcreases in the side of the magazine versus one vertical crease in the Ruger MiniThirty magazine. The bottom of the Mini-14 magazine is more rectangular thanthe generally tapered bottom of the Mini Thirty magazine, and the follower,visible from the top of the magazine, is distinctly more pointed on the MiniThirty (see illustrations below). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE MINI THIRTYMAGAZINES IN RUGER MINI-14 RIFLES.Ruger Mini-14 Magazine(Correct)Ruger Mini Thirty Magazine(Incorrect)For Caliber .223Ammunition OnlyFor Caliber 7.62 x 39mmAmmunition OnlyDo not use in Mini-14BottomTopSideBottomTopSideNever attempt to use 7.62 x 39mm ammunition in Ruger Mini-14 rifles, as it willnot chamber correctly and will “jam” the action. As with any firearm, alwayswear safety shooting glasses and adequate hearing protection.12
LOADING THE MAGAZINEUse only clean ammunition of the proper caliber manufactured to U. S. Industryspecifications, in good condition. (See Notice and Warnings in other sections ofthis manual pertaining to Ammunition).To load the magazine, align each cartridge with the bullet forward (pointingtoward the hole in the front of the magazine body) and push downward until thecartridge snaps into place. Do not attempt to load more than the designatednumber of cartridges for which the magazine has been designed. RUGER MINI-14 RIFLES are sold with 5 round Ruger magazines.The RUGER MINI-14 magazine is not interchangeable with the RugerMini Thirty magazines. Do not use non-Ruger magazines -- they may causemalfunctions.DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLYASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.THEY CAN CAUSE THE RIFLE TO MALFUNCTION.INSERTING THE MAGAZINESee Figure 5. The magazine may be inserted with the bolt either in the closed oropen position (See “Bolt Lock” section p. 10).1. Hold the magazine at an angle asshown and insert all the way upinto the magazine well. NOTE:There is a hole in the top-frontportion of the magazine thatmates with a stud on the inside ofthe receiver.12. Pull the bottom of the magazinetoward the trigger guard until themagazine latch at the rear of themagazine well engages. Check tobe sure that the magazine issecurely latched into place.2Figure 5REMOVING THE MAGAZINETo remove the magazine, simply push the magazine latch forward until the rearend of the magazine drops out of the magazine well. The magazine can then bewithdrawn from the rifle. To minimize the possibility of damage and malfunctions, do not let the magazine drop to the ground (See Figure 6, p. 23).13
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITH MAGAZINE)Practice this important aspect of gun handling (with an unloaded rifle) until youcan perform each of the steps - described below - with skill and confidence. Butbefore you do anything with the rifle, please first read completely through thismanual. This procedure begins with an empty rifle with its magazine out.1. Be certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. (See Rule 2, p. 42).2. Before inserting loaded magazine, engage the bolt lock so the bolt is heldopen. Check the chamber to be certain it is empty. MOVE THE SAFETY TOTHE “ON” POSITION. (See Figure 3, p. 10).3. Load a ma
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR RUGER MINI-14 RANCH RIFLE AUTOLOADING RIFLE This manual applies only to Mini-14 “Ranch Rifles” so marked on the receiver. NOT FOR USE WITH MINI THIRTY RIFLES (cal. 7.62 x 39mm) For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (603) 865-2442 (See p. 34) STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
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