Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifle 5.56 NATO 18.50" Barrel Ghillie Green Fixed Hogue OverMolded Stock
The Mini-14 Tactical rifle features a simple, rugged, garand-style action with breech bolt locking system, a fixed-piston gas system and self-cleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions. A cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for included scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field. Receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included Picatinny rail.
Brand Ruger
Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO
Model Mini-14
Series Tactical
Stock Finish Ghillie Green
Action Semi-Auto
Sights Post Front, Peep Rear
Capacity 5+1
Application Field
Hand Right
Includes 2 Magazines / Picatinny Rail / Scope Rings
Max Capacity 5
Receiver Material Steel
Stock Description Fixed Hogue OverMolded
Stock Finish Group Green
Stock Material Fiberglass
Barrel Length 18.50"
Caliber Dictionary
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The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
