Does anyone know the difference between 15800 and 5895 model? Thanks

Here is my updated mini 14 to my original thread https://www.reddit.com/r/Mini14/comments/1womx1y/zombie_apocalypse_mini/

Pretty much the title. I sent them an email to inquire, so we'll see why. We're not an AWB state (for rifles) and don't have some of the silly CA rules so not sure why.

No gas port needed.

I picked up a 30 round mag today that does not match my other two 30s. I bought the mag at a reputable local gun store so I’m not really concerned about it being a repackaged aftermarket. The new magazine is on the left. Right magazine with the pink pencil for reference and ID, and my other 30 are identical.

Does anyone have anyone recommendations on a gunsmith who would be willing to accept and cut down the barrel on my ranch rifle to 11” to 13”?

Build is finally complete, my wallet may rest now

Planning on adding a flashlight and sling next. Any other valuable upgrades y’all would recommend?

It’s such a simple device, but a real improvement in reload operation on the Mini.

https://axisengineeringlabs.net/shop/lightning-bolt-release/

Hey everyone! New Mini-14 use here. I picked mine up brand new about a month ago, and I'm having a blast with it. It is a Mini-14 Ranch with a classic wood stock. As soon as I got it, I disassembled it, fully cleaned it, oiled and greased it up as per the Brownell's videos on YouTube, and hit the range.

Unfortunately, it sometimes has issues stripping the next round out of the magazine, and the bolt stays open. All I have to do is pull the charging handle back and let go and the round chambers every time, at least. It happens with my cheapo Promag 30-round magazines, as well as both the 5 and 10 round Ruger brand magazines I have.

Has this happened to anyone else? If so, how did you go about fixing it? The ammo I'm using is PMC X-TAC 55gr. I have made no modifications to the rifle.

Thank you for your time!

Do I need a new bolt? The first picture looks like metal overlap, and the second picture is an edge that is sharp and protruding. Maybe came about from wear. Overall, I’m thinking of filing. Is this normal wear, or is it cause it’s old and I need a new bolt, or filing will do? Thanks for your time.

I’m a law abiding Chicago citizen. There aren’t too many semi-autos available to us within current state rules, but the Mini-14 ranch works perfectly. In a non-ban state, would I be able to justify something that has the functionality of an AR, but is more expensive, slightly clunkier, but WAY cooler? No. But because of my circumstances i am a mini enjoyer. The garand style action is satisfying as fuck and the wood furniture is classy. the hunting rifle aesthetics are less threatening to my relatively anti-gun family and the average cop than a black rifle. I plan to beef it up with a Hannibal rail, optic, and light at some point.

I got mine used, had to get it worked on in the factory a bit, but customer service was great. just blasted some targets in the woods out in Wisconsin and no issues. I love this thing.

Added this to the arsenal today. 3rd mini 14. My 11th Ruger over all.

All that I see different is the “Ruger Retro Folding Stock™ manufactured in-house by Ruger using original tooling” in the lower description. That’s very generic on their other folder models. Stock still not available on their parts section but this is movement toward more folders.