1994 Ruger Mini 30

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

My mini-30 is a stainless steel Ranch Model, made in about 1992. It’s never ever jammed when using (newer) Ruger 20- rnd OEM magazines. I’ve shot a few ammo cases through it and it’s always eaten everything. I shot Norinco steel cased ammo when it was available back in the 90’s and when it came in 1,600 rounds per wooden case. The only exception was when I used ProMag aftermarket mags is when I had some feeding issues. It makes a great camp carbine rifle.

[@gunlocker7562]

Great info, I will have to get me some more Ruger mags. Thank you

[@rifles_up2263]

@@gunlocker7562yea Ruger mags are the way. The 2nd Gen Tapcos were reliable too but they went out of business

[@Max-ye9xg]

In California we can only have 10 round magazines I found three and pick them up they don't come in too often maybe three times a year

[@erichall7253]

Added a Mini 30 to my collection about three months ago. I love this rifle. I have run nothing but brass through it since I bought it, easily 2,500 rounds, not one misfire, misfeed, jam or anything. I have yet to find ANY private party video about the American made, Ruger Mini 30 that isn’t obsessed with steel case ammo. I totally get the appeal, and why it’s fun to try it with this “American AK” and try to find workarounds for steel. I guess my analogy would be trying to put dirty gas in a Porsche, maybe it will work and maybe it won’t, but why? Anyway, I love my Mini 30 and even the top end 762x39 is way less expensive than the 45-70 and 30-30 I am running through my Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL and Ruger Marlin 336. Not being critical, at all. I think it’s cool to tinker with hammer springs and whatever, but, for my own interests, I would like to see more videos demonstrating this beautiful rifle for what it is intended. By the way, by coincidence, I just acquired 500 rounds of that Belom. Glad to see that it works!👍

[@addisonesslinger3653]

My 90s model has taken a few deer. Great gun. In 2000 I paid $400 for gun and 6 mags, used.

[@gunlocker7562]

Great deal

[@mikepreslar8686]

I have the same model in a 95' serial number. Installed a Wolf Hammer Spring and it shoots Tula flawlessly now. Which is also the most accurate I've used. Consistent 2" groups with iron sights at 50yrds. Good enough for Whitetail or defending the homefront.

[@gunlocker7562]

Thanks for the info

[@lukebrown3002]

Buy a new firing pin from Accuracy Systems, it is a little bit longer, light primer strikes will go away , They make alot of parts Mini 14 & 30 .I put one on my Mini 30 works great

[@gunlocker7562]

Thank u so much for the info

[@charlielinea6595]

I have the mini 30 Ruger why it jam is the chip or the butt it

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

Beautiful gun! The mini 30 gets a ton of bad press over the light primer strike issue with steel case berdan primed ammo. Honestly it’s an easy problem to fix. I have a 2021 mini 30 in stainless and black composite stock. I was having about 1 in 10 light strikes with steel case ammo. I replaced the hammer spring with a $8 Wolf spring and it took care of the light primer strike issue on berdan primers. I also put a Leupold scope on it and it’s now my favorite deer gun. Thanks for the video. Btw, if you want to run inexpensive brass case ammo I shoot Norma tactical fmj. It’s around $10 a box. Not as cheap as Tula but it runs great.

[@gunlocker7562]

Thank u so much for the info and thanks for watching

[@gunlocker7562]

@Daniel Nelson I got it on a trade it came with a gun at some point. Not sure I have never looked for it

[@waxfactory7582]

One of my all time favorites. I remember a time when they sold for "cheap" . Esquad540 is having a shoot on the 24th at knob creek gun range

[@gunlocker7562]

Of September? If so I will be in Minocqua for my anniversary otherwise I would love to drive down.

[@waxfactory7582]

@@gunlocker7562 I don't know why I been getting no notifications I didn't even see this. Happy anniversary buddy thats the best reason to miss a gun event

[@richardward7062]

I use to own a couple of stainless ruger bolt action in that cartridge that I hunted with great guns.

[@kyfirearms]

Cool gun. I always wanted a mini 30, they are a neat gun.

[@gunlocker7562]

They really are great guns. Thanks

[@EliandOli1479]

My Mini-30 also failed to fire steel case. I lightly filed the rear of the bolt (remove firing pin first) so the hammer gets better contact with the firing pin. Never had a misfire since. The primers on that Russian ammo is seated a little deeper, that’s all it is.

[@dudespin]

My yugo sks will eat anything steel cased. Does not matter which brand in the beginning I used brass cased and it did not like that ammo. Ever since then all steel case. Congratulations on that new rifle!

[@gunlocker7562]

Thanks man. SKS are my favorite rifles. Next Thurs I feature a Paratrooper

[@mmccubbis3662]

I have hunted many times with a mini thirty and put countless rounds on targets. Zero issues with brass ammo……. However, it hates the steel case.

[@crush3095]

: D I bought a used one and the firing pin was DEFINITELY replaced never failed to strike a primer

[@gunlocker7562]

Good deal. That is what u want.

[@douglaswalther8489]

I remember everyone down here had stainless Minis on the boat to project from drug runners.

[@gunlocker7562]

Very interesting I remember seeing some video footage on that.

[@jonlobello7151]

I have the same gun as yours. It's probably even made the same year. I had many light primer strikes using Wolf ammo.

[@kungfew1396]

Great video buddy and great seeing you the other day it was a great time I'm glad I went, keep on making this great content brother. 🤟

[@gunlocker7562]

Yeah man I appreciate it and I will call you soon. Sorry we did not get to talk much there.

[@kungfew1396]

@@gunlocker7562 Lol, no worries brother I was running around constantly trying to talk to everyone I hadn't seen in forever, yes definitely lets talk again soon.

[@waxfactory7582]

Ahh sks is so close to my top rifle it may be number 2

[@johnyy1911]

It appears to be in very good to excellent condition

[@Max-ye9xg]

I found Ruger firearms function well and they're pretty durable pieces don't break off

[@johnyy1911]

From what I could see a new firing pin spring should hit harder and solve the light primer strike problem. Military primers are harder and need a stronger firing pin strike to set them off consistently.

[@richardward7062]

I own one mini 14 and 3 mini 30s. So I'm a fan.

[@ROBERTMORAN-mv7eq]

Really nice looking range. Also that things kicks that cartridge out of there. Good luck with it. I'm looking at one now myself.

[@gunlocker7562]

Thank u. It's my local range I am lucky to have one close.

[@WmRichardGullick]

Maybe you should run American ammo exclusively since it's an American manufactured gun?

[@Moonshine54321]

Put an accu-strut on the barrel to improve accuracy and you’ve got a fun gun.

[@johnyy1911]

If you only used good ammo you may not need a new spring but for it to run reliably with all ammo. Better to change the spring.

[@waxfactory7582]

My son got his first ak a year ago and he has been searching out rare and exotic ammo in 7.62 Side note I ordered an elftman trigger yesterday for ar15 any thoughts on it

[@gunlocker7562]

I have heard good things about them but have never owned one

[@Max-ye9xg]

Cops nowadays have all our M4 the highway patrol has the mini 14 I think they should have it in 76239

[@alfredamrhein9411]

Don't get the spring, get the Accuracy firing pin, will solve the problem.

[@Max-ye9xg]

I think the California Highway Patrol should have a ranch rifle in 76239 so it can penetrate car doors

[@samevans1535]

Has anyone compared the accuracy of the "Tactical" version of the Mini's, which have a thicker 16.12" barrel, and the "regular" Ranch rifle with a skinnier 18.50" barrel?

[@gunlocker7562]

That is a great point. I am not sure on that one

[@stevewhite7649]

Barrels are same thickness, I thought the same until I called Ruger and they confirmed they are same thickness on the different models.

[@dennishipsley8703]

My God!!! The Mini 30 is an expensive gun. Shoot brass ammo and use Ruger mags and ot runs beautiful. Don't shoot the cheap crap through it

[@StinkyPataki]

Beautiful rifle, I own a mini 14 ranch rifle from the early 90s

[@gunlocker7562]

Thank u. These minis are really cool. I am glad that u have one to enjoy as well.

[@edherlik6816]

You really need to work from a script or at least an outline. Tighten up your videos, a lot. As for the Mini-30, try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3nSfYWEg7Zro7s

[@Burning_Powder_Kicking_Brass]

Last round hold open is garbage though. It only hangs on the magazine follower. Makes it hard for the magazine to pull free, and bolt drops closed when you pull out the empty. 🤷

[@nana-yl5wx]

belom at 7.99 at buckinghorseoutpost you better stock up at that price.