Ruger Mini-14 Ranch (584 Series)

[@KhanTrav]

My agency issued the Mini-14 as a patrol rifle for about 30 years. They were fine. We replaced them with AR15s about 10 years ago and people like them better. Good video, more please!

[@Aventura.out.]

Will have a new Mini video up soon! Thanks for watching.

[@KendricC]

You made the Mini-14 into an actual "Mini-14" aka the M14/M1A's little brother. Why didn't Ruger make it like this from the factory?

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

The accu strut helps prevent the barrel whip after it heats up. And yes, making it look like big brother is a great touch😊

[@brianreeves8812]

Honestly! That looks really good!

[@ffarmchicken]

Bill Ruger was scared of military style rifles for us lowly civilians. He was a mega FUDD.

[@doughesson]

@@ffarmchicken The Mini 14 was obviously derived from the M14 & the thinking was to submit a 5.56mm rifle to troops used to the M1 Garand/M14 manual of arms but in the smaller caliber. It took some work to get the gas system to work right which is why the design was dropped from Army consideration.

[@AICW]

@@ffarmchicken I will always find it odd how ol' Billy wasn't scared of those "evil assault rifles" for the first 40 years of his company until he lost his mind in 1989 and stabbed us all in the back.

[@paintboy2]

Congratulations on the baby. I have had several Mini 14s over the years. I’ve liked and enjoyed them all. I really like your setup.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you very much!

[@mf3361]

Long time Mini 14 fan here , just wanted to say great looking mini 14 who ever did that build did a great job on the modifications . 😎👍

[@Aventura.out.]

Accuracy Systems installed the strut and front sight. They do great work on the Mini-14.

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

I have a 582 series Ranch model, love it! I especially love putting it into the hands of all my AR buddies. Anything out to about 200 yards (66 year old eyes) they can do with their LPVO's or Red Dots I can do with the open sights. And when they put it into their hands, most are pleasantly surprised as to what they can with it! Keep on keepin on girl! Living my best La Vida Loca out here in southeastern Arizona

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you for your support!

[@joesimons7387]

@@donnyarmstrong9559 They have good iron sights.

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

@@joesimons7387 Yes it does.

[@jasonroberts9357]

Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Excellent presentation of this great American rifle. Sorry to hear the additional troubles the good people of Washington have to put up with in regards to firearm freedoms. All the best to you and your family this holiday season! God bless!

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you for your support!

[@charlie0871]

I love the Min-14's. I had to qualify with them every year when I was working for WI Dept. Of Corrections, and I even used one in the 2001 Milwaukee A.S.P- advanced SWAT tactics training seminar. The range was a treat every year, and since I was a squad leader in our ERU (special teams), i was accustomed to additional range time. The rifle isn't light, but the weight isn't discernible when you're firing it, and may even account for some decrease in muzzle rise. It was easy for us to train "pre-service employees" in it's use because it looked familiar to a majority of them, or they had seen them used before. If I was in a situation where I would need a rifle to survive, I'd hope for a mini-14 to be available.

[@Aventura.out.]

Wow, thank you for sharing your history with the mini!

[@jwhiskey242]

I've wanted one of those for 40 years. When I had the opportunity to go out on patrol with the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Derry, one of the long guns they carried were Mini-14s.

[@joefw2446]

I have the 583 tactical with 16 inch barrel. Don't shoot it much but will never sell. Congratulations on your baby!

[@dejuancrayton8671]

I have the same mini14 with the ATI folding stock, but seeing your mini with the wooden stock making me go back to the wooden stock , beautiful tool

[@bergunx]

Good video!! Unfortunately, here in Washington State, this model of the Ruger Mini-14 is ONE of the very few “semi-modern” semi-automatic rifles/carbines we can now purchase. The Ruger 9mm PC standard carbine is another of the few semi-automatic long arms we can now purchase. The good thing about the Ruger PC carbine is that it has the replaceable Glock magazines well, so you can use your grandfathered 11+ Glock magazines you may already own.

[@UncleMilty]

Black metal BAD, wood not so bad 🤔

[@AZCactusTac]

I have one of the original Mini14 from the 70s in the collection. Love it

[@masgrey9608]

Very nice Mini 14 with well thought out upgrades. Nice to see you shooting it!

[@bobbyjocowpoke1057]

Nice rifle, I carried one of them in my patrol car as a deputy sheriff, back in the early 80’s. 7.62 mm

[@Manuel-hv5qj]

I love the Ruger Mini-14 Platform, and I love what you’ve done with your Mini-14. Thanks for sharing. 😃👍

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks for watching!

[@EliasDLC-p6s]

Congrats on birth of your baby . That is a very nice rifle.

[@SPENJERE]

Great review glad to see you back, I was wondering where you went. Congratulations on the little one. The Mini 14, people either love them or they hate them. I have a tactical model that I changed over to a very nice aftermarket wooden stock that I re finished myself. Also lapped in the trigger, buttery smooth now, I really love this platform.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you! I definitely love the Mini.

[@coreballisepic]

So nice to find firearms content from other Asians. I just moved to Washington this year and may have to pick one of these up myself as my first rifle. Thanks for the video!

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you! I wish more Asian Americans would get into firearms.

[@99Racker]

Always nice to new people get involved in semi rifle shooting. I do suggest that Ruger designed the Mini 14 from the US RIFLE M14 that was in a larger caliber. That rifle was derived from the M1. Hopefully, the Bruen case will eventually allow us our firearms rights per the 2A so you can use full magazines without restrictions.

[@JustClassicStuff]

I can't stop watching videos with this rifle, espeially when it has wooden stock! Really nice looking classic gun, I must try it once!

[@Aventura.out.]

Yup, have to keep the mini with a wood stock but the A-Team folding stock will pass the aesthetics test too.

[@JustClassicStuff]

​@@Aventura.out.I like that look too!

[@dragdragon23]

congrats on the baby! nice video on the rifle, I used to have a mini14 back in the day, great rifle.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you so much!

[@castacasta6619]

Congratulations, Mom, and welcome back.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you so much 😀

[@huyly605]

Great to see you back again! Hope you are doing well! Amazing content as usual :D

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you!

[@The11eleven]

Congratulations on becoming parents : ) Glad to have you back - always love your videos, and this one is no exception

[@Keithjmcc]

Not sure why I have never run across this channel. Good video, thanks

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks for watching!

[@montereyspike]

Unflinching! This lady can shoot! Very knowledgeable too! Thank you!

[@coolestdude-0704]

I like how everyone is so peaceful in the comment section, great channel, keep it up!!!

[@dave-7dot4]

She's a nice lady too so no need for rude behavior

[@thelastminuteman7513]

Perfect Mini-14 build. If you own a Mini and don't know about Accuracy Systems you're doing it wrong.

[@fcastle4]

This popped up in my recommendations! Nice rifle, I wish they weren’t so expensive. Congrats on your new baby!🎉

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you so much !

[@Yorktown-pb8bd]

I had a mini 14 over 35 years ago. I could not get that thing to group no matter what I did. 3 inch groups at 100 yards. Went to my favorite gunsmith gun shop and traded it for a M1 garand. That rifle shot really good after a little accurizing work. I could shoot 3/4 inch groups with the peep sights at 100 yards. Long before my cataract surgery lol.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@john-l3h3i]

Early Mini's were notoriously inaccurate. New ones light years more accurate compared to the older ones.

[@TacShooter]

Looks cool with those changes.

[@paulsciria8921]

Congrats on the baby

[@PacificAirwave144]

Oh a fun rifle! I had one for a few years and it wasn't in the gun safe when the house got broke into. Ranch Rifle for those that want to give the jack rabbit coyote a chance. Tip to Ruger: '3-4 MOA doesn't cut it'

[@rickbrown7287]

Practice. I shoot mine at 2 moa at 150 to 200 yards. 🤫

[@berettaguy5414]

I like your style. It’s a nice set up.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you!

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Always wanted one of those. Thanks for the share!!

[@texasd1044]

At first glance, I thought the rifle was some goofy parts M1A that had been left out in the ran. What a relief it is a Mini. Mine is from last century and has been modified. Please keep us posted with the results of your shooting expeditions, young lady. Thanks for the video.

[@Aventura.out.]

Will do

[@maddog46]

Congratulations mom! And yes it does look like a M-14.

[@Dfgbuiiyyyybb]

Great video keep'em coming! I've looking at the mini 14 for a while but damn that price tag.

[@edmar7317]

That Ruger is a thing of beauty!!!

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you! I love it's classic M1/M14 lines.

[@cheezyridr]

nice!!! i have the same series mini, but i didn't buy the strut because the tapered barrel eliminates the need for it unless you're really reaching out with it. buying the adjustable gas block is a great idea. mine was flinging brass into the next county until i bought the adjustable gas block. the folks at accuracy systems make great stuff. i bought a thumbhole stock from them also, and i love it

[@doughesson]

My most recent Mini 14 is in the wind having been stolen but it wears a Ghillie Green Hogue stock & factory sights under the scope rail. Choate Machine & Tool is located in Bald Knob Ark,just 68 miles NE of Little Rock & about 70 miles west of Memphis on HWY 64. I've been ordering stuff from them for rifles & shotguns since the catalog order days where you sent your money in,waited a week or two for it to get there & another 2-3 weeks for delivery.

[@Aventura.out.]

I remember the old Shotgun News catalogs.

[@MrFatcat1957]

In 1982 I went to buy a Ruger Mini-14. When I got to the gun shop they had the Colt AR-15 SP1 on sale for $325 I couldn't pass up the price, two weeks later I went back and purchased the Mini-14 still own both, both fantastic sporting rifles.

[@Aventura.out.]

I agree. The mini-14 just feels different compared the AR. Classic lines and function of the M1.

[@Rubin5342]

These rifles are great by any measure. I just got the (new) 300 Black out. Great to see you enjoying yours. I don’t think you will be disappointed. Great video - new sub. //ji

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks for the support!

[@superbug1977]

That is a beautiful example--very similar to mine in that it is newer with the improved barrel (I believe). Pretty rifle for sure.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you!

[@michaelschimanski5866]

The A Team gun

[@Aventura.out.]

Just need the A-Team folding stock now.

[@johnganshow5536]

@@Aventura.out. Have you thought about attaching a LPVO to your Mini? Maybe a 1x6 or 1x8 power, would help with accuracy at 100 yards and beyond...

[@miniaturefarmer464]

I love it when a plan comes together.

[@Aventura.out.]

Maybe in the future after getting the Hannibal rail on it first.

[@WalterLitwinko]

No

[@milsurprifleguy7091]

Nice carbine , my Ruger Mini 14 is from 1976 , I have a scope mounted on it

[@Cello217]

Congratulations on both being a mommy and on the rifle. I just bought two mini 14s the same one you have but without the strut. It does like like the m14 with the strut. Mine came with the Samson rail and Vortex red dot but i switched it to the Choat like yours and i put a Nikon 2-7 scope on the rail. Ill make a video soon. I wasn’t going to but i really liked your video. Im in a ban state too, New Jersey. Thanks for the cool video and the awesome closeups of the gun. Oh i also changed the stock to the curved butt plate, i like the darker look and shorter length of pull better.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you! The Samson rail is on my wish list.

[@BigDaddy-zh2rc]

It's a civilian model M14. Awesome little rifle! Mine is a Mini 30. That shoots 7.62×39. Has the heavy barrel, and a hogue stock. With a true flash hider. Plus a Harris bipod. Shoots all ammo, with zero malfunctions!! My 14yr daughter loves too shot it!! She can make every round touch! One of my favorite rifles ever! I have a video in my profile of it running.. Best of luck!

[@Aventura.out.]

Any issues running a promag?

[@BigDaddy-zh2rc]

@Aventura.out. I have 4 ,30rd promags that run flawless.. recently got 4 more 20rd promags. Had too file a little on 2 of them, so it would lock up. Now they work great! That's a promag in my video.

[@boogiemorgan]

I bought one for my wife many years ago when they first came out, she and myself loves this little rifle, she took a six pount Buck deer with it! Great little rifle!

[@Aventura.out.]

I'm glad she loves it. You must be a great husband to have such good taste in firearms.

[@boogiemorgan]

@@Aventura.out. I had an M14 issued to me when I was in the USMC, loved that rifle it would rock and roll, select fire! I have a Garand and an M1A now!

[@monkeyboykc3190]

Congratulations!🎉

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Looks great, make sure you used the right paint.

[@kman0146]

Very nice, I did almost the same thing to my 184 series. There is a very hard to find flash hider with bayonet lug that looks just like the M-14 set up. There's also an adaptor available that lets you use a real M-14 flash hider.

[@Aventura.out.]

Yes, Accuracy Systems Inc makes the M1A adaptor but it is very pricey.

[@qcarr]

Awesome video and love your Mini! I have one with the exact same setup except that it is a 581 Series. Gotta love the TechSights, strut, etc. Thank you for sharing!!

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks! 👍

[@jdogi1]

You have a very nice looking build there. I miss my mini-14 a bit.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks 👍

[@stevenhall1097]

Sweet looking rifle. Congratulations on being a mom.

[@bigcountryboy1990]

I love rugers you can service most rugers yourself without taking it to a gunsmithing they are overbuilt and if u need to send a gun back the customer service is one of the best

[@PizzaSlice_69]

Congrats to both of you and merry Christmas 🎄

[@Aventura.out.]

Same to you!

[@kengurovich4416]

Congratulations Mom , I love that Mini - 14 , I want one . Thank you .

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you for watching !

[@markdstump]

I've owned a number of firearms over the years...including the Mini-14 and the Mini-30, I liked them!

[@joace8575]

Congratulations on your new Baby! Good video!

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you!!

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

The barrel strut is one of the best upgrades you can do for the Mini-14. It really improves the accuracy (by improving harmonics)

[@antoniosalieri573]

I like your set up …. Very envious

[@scottflowers7780]

I had all four riflers in this action M1A1 Springfield , M-1 carbine, M-1Grand and Ruger Mini-14 back in the 90s. Both has its down fall for a left handed shooter wearing a baseball cap. I had hot brass ejection up hitting the brim of my cap and down in my face. I switched to the AR-15 and AKM platform and never look back. To keep the Mini -14 more reliable used white grease on the action , polish the barrel chamber and factory or good quality mags. A big dot front sight is cheaper than a red dot sight and work better. This will help engaging targets .If you are short like me.Shorting the butt shock will help in handling the rifle faster.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks for the pro tips. I plan to get a CMP M1 Garand soon, the Granddaddy of them all!

[@ashmarsim]

yes. I love the M14 look

[@leftjab6187]

Congratulations on your being a mom

[@Pfletch83]

Might want to consider a bolt on stripper clip guide AND a tech sight rear sight for it. Liked the vid and subscribed

[@Aventura.out.]

Yup, the Tech Sights peep sight rear is already installed. Thanks for your support!

[@Pfletch83]

@@Aventura.out. Awesome. I only mentioned it because some don't know about it for the Mini-14/mini-30

[@carlosdiaz8733]

Mini 14's have always been a great ranch rifle...or home protection (:

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Mine is a Talo Distributor version (laminate stock) in stainless steel, and the only thing I don't like about the Mini-14 is the cheap, plastic upper handguard it comes with. Fortunately, it's easy to replace with one of several aftermarket replacements in aluminum that looks so much better - even unpainted:).

[@Aventura.out.]

Yup, Accuracy Systems offers them in both aluminum and wooden.

[@ThisShitDontFlush]

Congratulations on your lifes addition to your family. Cudos Be plentiful! Nice selection of rifle choice. Practice with it often and pray you’ll only be in competition while shooting it.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you

[@celebmrk9]

Those little additions really transformed that rifle in the positive of ways! How are groups at a hundred looking? And does it prefer one ammo over another? Nice looking rig for sure!

[@paulscanter5562]

Great video! I have the Mini 14 Ranch with the Tech Sites. Might get the adjustable gas block at some point. Right now, with the standard pressure, the brass bounces off the side wall of the range stall and comes back into me, or the gun very hard. Hard enough to damage the stock and break skin.

[@Novik1982]

Congrats on baby!

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you!!

[@Bigsky1886]

Beautiful, brown really dialed it in!👍

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you!

[@360S0DJefferson]

I have two Ruger Mini 14's, one is a laminated wood with a similar handguard to yours. The other has a Samson (?) handguard with a dot sight on it. Both have tech sight open sights, though I admit I really like the circle dot sight I have. I also have a M14/S with a black handguard, very similar to your rifle in appearance. I like all three rifles, but prefer my plastic stock with the samson handguard.

[@kenibnanak5554]

It was supposed to look like an M-14 which is why Bill named it the Mini-14. There also exists a Mini-30 of similar appearance.

[@DuhYaThink]

The factory pic rail and a red dot makes it much easier to shoot. Love my mini 👍🏻

[@bdog543]

I don’t need much things in my life, but this is definitely one of them

[@jtimgray]

Congratulations on being a mom. That is awesome! New to the channel. Good video. I subscribed and liked. ❤

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you so much for supporting !

[@joesimons7387]

My 1st Semi Auto rifle was Mini-14 i still own it after many years,

[@MaxEPR]

I've had a Mini 14 for 42 years. I actually prefer it to my ARs, but the magazines are more expensive. Besides, my wife has commandeered it as hers. I was an M-14 Infantryman in the Army in the '60s. Probably one of the last. No, I would not have wanted to use it in Vietnam, but yes, in Afghanistan and Iraq, it would have been a better option for the troops.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you for sharing!

[@domingoliao2724]

What a nice piece of it! look like a mini version of the venerable M-14!

[@ericwitt4586]

I’ve got two minis I love em single blade front sight ones I personally like them better btw that’s a nice rifle girl 😀👍

[@megatrends]

I loved your video ... beautiful rifle. I have a 2011 5812 model which Ruger discontinued, it is a Law Enforcement model with the GB designation (Government Barrel), just means 20" with flash hider. 5.56 also, great video ... enjoyed it.

[@megatrends]

*5812 Patrol Model

[@thedavid73]

my FAVORITE gun!

[@Jerry-n3y6e]

Yes looks like a M-14! I had the Ruger Mini-30, back in 2007! I now have an M1A SOCOM16! But i do like your Mini!

[@Aventura.out.]

I've shot the SOCOM M1A, it's a beast!

[@Jerry-n3y6e]

@Aventura.out. yes, yes it is, I'm getting a triggered shooting stick to go with it and others!

[@thegrandinquisitor8239]

You should look in to Tech-Sights rear sight as well as products from Cogburn Arsenal.

[@Aventura.out.]

It actually has the TS Rear Peep Sight, forgot to mention it!

[@pop401k]

I like the way you have it set up!! It's beautiful, but also outdated... no light; and some folks need a "red dot" scope or such, but I prefer iron sights. Thanks for sharing!

[@Aventura.out.]

I agree!

[@todddrenth8818]

I like the improvements you made!

[@keyfitter]

Nice rifle. It does remind me a lot of the M-14 with 7.62 NATO round from over 50 years ago.

[@ericwitt4586]

Oh yeah most important congratulations on your baby 😀👍

[@Aventura.out.]

Thank you! 🤗

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

I need to add the accu strut to mine. 😊 Black composite stock on it and the m14. So it definitely will add in the looks department. Great upgrade 🇺🇸🦅🗽

[@goosecouple]

"You can also improve Mini14's 'accuracy' by giving it the trigger job by Accuracy System TM. Also, marksmanship training at the Project Appleseed will help a lot."

[@marr5969]

I wish I had that mini14 it looks nice.

[@Tommybn11]

Saludos desde la República Dominicana excelente video

[@Aventura.out.]

Gracias

[@traviscochran6280]

I have a mid 80's vintage Mini 14. It's the stainless version. I picked it up 5 years ago at a police surplus auction. It came with a 20-round magazine, but I run the 5 round mags in it. I like the flush fit. Does the barrel strut actually help with accuracy?

[@Aventura.out.]

I've only shot 12" plates up to 100 yards, about 2" groupings so I cannot confirm if the strut helped with accuracy, however, I did notice that the strut helps mitigate heat away from the barrel. I like using the 5rd flush mags when shooting on a bench or prone.

[@traviscochran6280]

@@Aventura.out. I think I am going to install the strut. It looks good and even heat mitigation would be helpful.

[@gregv123]

Very nice, try swim thru the sling helps stabilization

[@GluteusMax777]

Nice piece of machinery. Maybe one of these days I'll possess one.

[@Aventura.out.]

I hope you do!

[@RonV535]

👍 Need a rear bag for the belly if the stock when shooting off the bench.

[@Kidfry]

Nice rifle! Reminds me of an FR-8, a little, in terms of its looks.

[@Aventura.out.]

Thanks!

[@oscardelta1257]

Nice! It does look like an M14