Ruger Mini-14 Assembly Disassembly

[@a.r.r.5626]

My first Mini-14 disassembly and this video was just what I needed. Great lighting, steady pace, brief and concise. Anyone should be able to follow this video just fine. Thanks!

[@roadscholar9323]

I watched Ruger's take-down video (2.5 minutes) and then watched yours. Yours is MUCH better. Thanks!

[@thesixthtrumpet2984]

Excellent video. Methodical, step by step, easy to understand. You have performed a great service to your fellow Mini 14 owners. Much appreciated.

[@phillipfritz7014]

Exactly! And great camera work!

[@dano9215]

I have watched quite a few videos on Mini 14 disassembly, and yours is by far the best. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

By FAR the best video I've seen in years for the mini take-down...wow what a difference a detailed and well-narrated video makes...thanks very kindly for posting this one...I'm going to short-cut this one so I can refer to it in the future !!

[@stevebarnell8203]

Great video! Clear and concise. No frills didn't over talk. Excellent job!

[@michaellacy8510]

Great how-to video on the mini 14 takedown/reassembly. Hit the right level of detail and common difficulties with solutions. Much appreciated!

[@jerrymarshall2095]

That was one of the best videos on a dis and reassembly iv ever seen.bravo

[@jds1vette]

It's been about 15 years since I took my Mini-30 apart. Thanks for the quick refresher.

[@apuzyr]

Excuse my ignorance, but is the procedure the same for the 14 and 30? I have the 30.

[@bluecrawler2867]

Thanks for the great video. I usually watch the Brownell's service videos when I get a new gun and need some guidance (which are good) but yours has more detail and much better camera angles. I really appreciate it and will recommend you to all my shooting buddies.

[@Gsmooth10455]

Thanks for posting this very informative video. One interesting thing that I found out about my Mini-14, which was the exact same setup as yours, replete with stainless steel and the composite Black stock, was that mine did not have a bushing with a pin holding it in. I had to watch the video three or four times to realize this. I thought I was missing something because when I took mine apart I had nine parts laying on the table instead of the eleven that you had. I then remembered that mine is an older model that was manufactured in 1989, which is when I bought it. That was the only difference between my older model and your newer version, other than that everything was exactly the same and I was able to disassemble it and then put it back together with ease after I finished cleaning it.

[@edwardmartinez2186]

This video was very clear with good camera work. I recommend this for first time users of the Mini 14

[@douglasvandyke7666]

I agree with others, and this is probably the best video which I have seen on Mini 14. The bolt discussion and photography on it is superb. Thanks. I have read where a person has spent over an hour trying to replace the bolt. They need to watch this video.

[@christophergeorge8800]

Oh thank you. What you do for our community is priceless. I now will field strip my new Mini 14 Ranch with empowerment. Nice clear video to boot

[@brentonkurth7007]

I appreciate the video, I have two of these now, one was a 16th birthday give from my uncle the other I just inherited from my dad. Now I know how to keep them respectively clean like they deserve.

[@Gsmooth10455]

If you have an older Mini-14 don't panic when you take it completely apart and realize that you have no bushing and pin to hold it in. I have one that was manufactured in 1989 and when I took it apart I was stumped because I couldn't figure out where the bushing and the pin were. I thought I was missing something so It took me watching the video three more times before realizing that his was a newer version that contained the bushing with pin. Older models like mine do not have this feature. Other than that everything else was exactly the same and I was able to disassemble and reassemble it in no time at all after I finished cleaning it.

[@ahardrocker]

100% Excellent Video. Thanks for your input on this fine firearm

[@Eric-vx1od]

Great video man! Saved me a ton of time. Your explanation is spot on. Walked me through every step and very very easy to track everything. Thank you very much!

[@Covert_Arrangements]

Excellent video for reference. Thank you

[@chuckfromnj8848]

Very nice job of demonstrating how to take down and put back together the Mini-14.

[@youvehadyoursix]

Excellent, thank you. I appreciate the way you pointed out numerous little "tricks" and features to watch out for. Good work.

[@vaughnslavin9784]

Thank you! Just picked up a mini and this explains what I’ve read in the manual much better!

[@MiguelAngel-pz2sd]

Thank you for your video, great job! the first time taking mine apart was a little intimidating but watched your video again and I did it right! Awesome!

[@eddieorf]

Solid video my dude. Took mine apart along with video and had to watch twice more before I got her back together. Damn buffer bushing got me a few times,I knew someone was wrong with spring when I racked it back. Got it done because of this great video.

[@grover2727]

Wow .... you did a good job of making it clear without a bunch of BS. 5 stars and one thumbs up

[@tjmooremusic]

Clear and concise. Nice with the white background. Easy to see. Thank you very much for your information video.

[@tucsonjack3991]

Excellent !! Looking forward to your next videos on the Mini-14.

[@coyotlsmokingmirror8660]

same here

[@karlimudrinich4301]

This was the only video that helped me reassembled my thirty. Thank you.

[@rongilmore2827]

Great presentation sir, to the point, good camera angles and very easy to follow. Job very well done. Please do more. Thanks.

[@chrisserre6854]

Good job sir. My first ever Mini 14 disassembly was a piece of cake.

[@JorgeCruz-mi5gc]

Great helpful video. I was having problems putting the mini 30 bolt back in but this video made it simpler process.

[@olliefraga]

Congratulations on the video. This should be the Ruger's website official video. I just bought one just like yours and I am impressed by how well built the gun is.

[@voyt96]

Good instructions on the Mini 14, thanks

[@javiertapia-kq3ww]

Great job on describing the whole process! Thank you so much for posting!

[@bentstrider]

Just picked up a used, sort of tac'd out, circa 1990 Mini 14. Going to do this as soon as I get home before I get to popping. That and a new, rear sight I'm waiting on.

[@groundhog2002]

Thanks, nice camera work.

[@Barbarian4613]

Great video good close up just what I need thank you

[@bigbear1499]

Just recently got me that same exact rifle. Went in and fired it for the first time this past Saturday. It is a fantastic rifle and thanks for this great video 👍👍

[@christophercorbett6639]

Perfect video, thanks, very informative.

[@billybigtime7749]

Very professional. Well done.

[@117ikenslay]

Thanks! Thinking about getting one of these. It's nice to know what I'm getting into.

[@brentonkurth7007]

One of the best semi auto rifles ever made. Definitely top 5.

[@kenborgie1727]

GREAT INSTRUCTIONS - 1ST TIME FOR ME AND HAD PROBLEMS WITHOUT YOUR VIDEO I WOULD HAVE NOT MADE IT. IT LOOKS LIKE THE AR-15 - M-16 IS SO MUCH EASIER TO DO. IT SURE SUCKED TRYING TO GET THAT BOLT BACK IN - AND THE HEAVY SPRING. MINE IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAT THE GUN YOU SHOWED. THANKS MUCH.

[@grahamatkins1587]

Excellent video clear concise best I have watched thanks

[@michaelrum7113]

Sir, thank you. I have watched this video so many times.

[@tylervincent2443]

Best rifle that I have ever fired. I have the memorial mini 14 and would not sell it love it.

[@rickynomics]

Thank you 🙏 you broke it down Barney style! Awesome work!

[@Official_ISmokeyTheBear]

Best mini 14 video on youtube!

[@MegaChuck51]

Thank you!! I need to break mine down and paint the parts flat black!! Someone prior owner thought it was a good idea to paint the barrel and receiver OD SAGE GREEN!! I want it all black!!

[@BILLYJAC70]

You made a very good video ! I probably would still be trying to disassemble it and reassemble it if not for you video. Thank you !!!!!

[@douglasvandyke7666]

This is really excellent. Thank you.

[@sumi214oni]

Very good job of explaining pretty straight forward...Thanks

[@e.miller8943]

I would like to emphasize the point about the hammer being cocked and the safety on. I was reassembling mine with the safety off and accidentally hit the trigger and dropped the hammer. This locked up the whole gun. I called Ruger and they told me to reach through the slot and push the hammer back till it stayed cocked. Thankfully this worked.

[@hectorbart]

Thank you for that additional info!

[@Outpolecat5278]

Thank you good sir. Just got a new mini 14 and unfortunately the internals are coated with rust, especially the op rod. Ruger customer service was useless, so I will be doing a deep clean myself and your video will really help me.

[@markrichards2634]

Very good and very clear explanations. Great job.

[@plumtiger1]

Thanks man! Ruger's are the most complicated guns to disassemble This helps!

[@kirstinmorrell]

You're the best! Thank you!

[@metallicsilver]

You made it look easy. I know the trigger group comes out easy. Never knew how to remove the bolt, thanks!

[@denniskitchings2556]

This was a great step by step video!

[@wilsonferreira6997]

El mini 14 en inox a mi juicio es el arma mas linda de la historia. Quien puede asegurar lo contrario??? Desde Uruguay un abrazo!!

[@Gsmooth10455]

Exactamente. El mio tiene 31 anos y dispara muy bueno.

[@jezzynottes1177]

Step step step ready. Fantastic.

[@MegaJugMan]

Well done, Sir!

[@1979mcclure]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@hm.2173]

2:24 thats what she said

[@Sergio-kn3bh]

Lol

[@Reefthaloc4950]

😂😂😂said the same shit lol

[@SpaceExplorer31]

Great tutorial, thanks

[@mikef2575]

EXCELLENT video!

[@michael82085]

Thanks again. This fantastic video is so much help.

[@jeremylaxton8639]

That was a great video. Thanks for the schooling. You made that look easy bro

[@thebrucechannel8061]

Sounds good, thank you.

[@michaellawson6298]

I just broke down and cleaned my older 181 series Ruger Mini 14. I hadn't done it in years as it has been a safe queen, and had forgotten some of the steps. Your video really helped. I noticed that there are several differences between yours and mine. Relatively minor, but interesting. Getting the bolt back in was the most frustrating step. Getting it loose was easy, but putting it back sucked. Finally got it in however. Not sure how.

[@Gsmooth10455]

Did you remove the side plate and spring like he recommended? He said that you can put it back in with removing those parts but its much easier if you do. I had no problem whatsoever putting the bolt back in after I removed the side plate with the inner part and the spring.

[@Rifleman917]

That bolt is real finicky on mine, appreciate the video

[@davinrich6046]

Great Video! I Look Forward To More Video's , Thank you

[@bobolowbob3456]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@schutendohkji548]

The Hand Guard (HG) is held by a sheet metal clamp against the Barrel-Receiver (BR) unit. To snap off HG (2:39), i've found it's EZr to turn BR unit upside down, tilt the unit w the front sight on the table top, grab one edge of HG w a thumb, its another edge w the other thumb. Note that their thumb nails r pointing against ea. other. Now, push the HG down w both thumbs and POP! Goes the Weasel!

[@phillipfritz7014]

Excellent Video!

[@louisbertaux5193]

Excellent video

[@morrisgillhamjr.3181]

Thanks For This Video.

[@AndrewSzekely]

excellent details

[@victorortiz193]

the design is perfect¡ so much simpler than... yeah...

[@TheRealMarcosMiranda]

That was awesome! I’m just stuck putting the trigger group back in. For some reason it doesn’t align the the stock’s pre-cut lines...

[@cameronreds9044]

Thanks

[@DustinGoff-k9y]

Thank you that helped a lot

[@ValkerieSilk]

Awesome...Thank You!

[@shawnswanagon9976]

I'm ready to join the A TEAM now baby!

[@schutendohkji548]

The trigger unit (6:44) was very hard to press down though i turned it upside down on a table as u prescribed. But, the back of the trigger guard curl couldn't latch onto the tab on the stock's metal bracket rear. Sledge Hammer may do the snap? Yes, i had the trigger unit's tab into the guide slot on the steel re-enforcement bracket (mine is of wood stock mat'l). The trigger unit seems to have some leeway to pull a bit backward but looking at the levering pin at the front of the trigger unit, any rearward shift motion must b an illusion... So, cutting the depression slot on the wood won't work either as the tab and slot determines the trigger unit position. Any one out in the audience had difficulty on this trigger unit snap on?

[@schutendohkji548]

Got it. Just round off the mating edges w a jewler's file a bit did the job. Don't file off too much or it won't snap in tightly.

[@osabeh5045]

Thanks for the Video. I need to replace barrel any chance you can do a video on that? I messed mine up trying to remove the front sight. I have the 581 series and they must have used sper man to install it. I was going to put a mo rod and mo reaper until the barrel problem. thanks again great video.

[@bgallaher77]

That is going to be expensive. I recommend calling Ruger or finding a gunsmith. There is at least on online that offers barrel replacement, but I am worried about posting the name bc I am not sure if YT allows promotions.

[@rangerdanger766]

awesome

[@SergioSanchez-gx8xu]

Thank you

[@SergioSanchez-gx8xu]

Goooooood vídeo

[@ernieland2480]

Thanks for the video

[@nikmills]

Nice instructions. Just wish I didn't have to hear some kind of distracting background music at the same time.

[@bgallaher77]

There is always the volume control... or the manual. Manual doesn’t make noise.

[@tc9002]

Ty... Appreciate you... good as new!!!👊💪💯

[@ericwilliams952]

Good info thanks

[@Thundarr995]

Why didn't you put any lube in spots that use grease or oil?

[@bradrhoades4349]

The slot on the buffer guide rod must go under the pin not over it. I figured that out.

[@apuzyr]

Excuse my ignorance, but is the procedure the same for the 14 and 30? I have the 30.

[@MrDoakster]

I think I want one of these...........

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

doak davis get one. I just got a new Ranch rifle 584 series and it is very accurate with 55 gr bullets and the 5.56 NATO 62 gr green tips. The new Mini’s are not the old Mini’s,

[@Gsmooth10455]

@@u.p.woodtick3296 I have a 31 year old Mini that is exactly like the one in the video. Its stainless steel with the exact same Black after market stock. I just hit the range with it earlier today and it shot flawlessly. Without a doubt one of the best rifles I've ever owned, even moreso than my AR-15.

[@jermaineblalock5553]

Thank you for the vid. I just bought a mini 30 and I’ll probably still let a person cat the gun store do this for me lol. I just have a phobia about taking things apart even though this doesn’t seem to much

[@johnlavitt2696]

Is this the same exact instruction for a mini thirty?

[@lustzadatv2453]

good video!!

[@cammoguy2]

Great video. My only question is how the heck do you get it so clean? Or is that a new rifle?

[@bgallaher77]

Basically new at the time. M-Pro 7 as well.

[@thomasmarengi2951]

I get to the part where I need to “click” the trigger assembly locks and it doesn’t work. Cannot make it lock. Have the trigger cocked and the safety on as recommended. No luck. I want to push down on the trigger guard hard, but don’t want to break something. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot for the video tutorial!

[@alanhigh8125]

I strike the trigger guard (hard) with the heel of my hand to snap it into place. Yes, it hurts my hand at times. Others use a leather or rubber mallet . As the weapon wears in, latching the trigger guard requires less effort. Old footage from the Winchester factory, during M1 Garand manufacturing (which used the same type locking mechanism) shows the assembly workers using leather mallets.

[@thomasmarengi2951]

@@alanhigh8125 Hi Alan. I appreciate your reply. Man, I am afraid to hammer on the trigger guard! While it is only about 1/16” off the rear clip, it feels like something is blocking its natural motion. I am not able to see what that is, but it feels like the tongues are not lining up inside the stock. I have taken it apart previously and do not recall having this issue. Again, I have the safety on, the trigger guard all the way up when I reinsert the trigger assembly. This is making me feel like a dumb ass especially since I have taken the gun down and reassembled it successfully previously.

[@imogreit]

I got a mini 14 from my grandpa, the barrel is kind of rusty, is there a way to buy and replace the barrel?