Ruger Target Model Mini 14 Ranch Rifle .223 Stainless

[Dblugil]

Up for sale is model 5808 bought new in DEC 2007. This comes with 500 rds of Hornady 55 gr fmj. 2 - 20 rd clips and 1 - 5 rd clip. Standard ruger scope mounts , but no scope. This is in very good shape,2nd owner.approx 500 rds shot thru this gun.
$800.00

FTF or Ship FFL
Cash only - No Trades
FFL to FFL shipping additional $45.00
No delivery
Location N. Portland
Send email address and I can send pics

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[sheepdip]

why oh why would you sell this rifle? as near as i can tell they are perfect. i really like mine

 

[bigbruce49]

Any Pics

 

[pokerace]

At $800 I would buy a new one........

 

[deen_ad]

This is one of the few .223's now made that CANNOT shoot 5.56.

 

[branson4020]

This is one of the few .223's now made that CANNOT shoot 5.56.

Huh? According to their website they can. What am I missing:huh:

Oh, wait, I found it. I did not realize that the target version of the mini could not shoot 5.56. I just thought they were all the same. Thanks for teaching me something.

 

[Dblugil]

If you can buy for $800.00 that comes with 3 clips and 500 rds of ammo , more power to you. PLEASE go buy one.

 

[Burt Gummer]

Edited; never mind, found answer online

 

[madcratebuilder]

Huh? According to their website they can. What am I missing:huh:

Oh, wait, I found it. I did not realize that the target version of the mini could not shoot 5.56. I just thought they were all the same. Thanks for teaching me something.

The problem with 5.56 in a .223 chamber is the OAL. In theory a heavy grain 5.56, (longer bullet) could possibly be pushed into the leade of the barrel when chambered. This may cause a over pressure and split the case or blow the primer. I have never heard of a actual ka boom from this.

 

[Medic!]

Best of luck.

 

[branson4020]

Lifted directly from the Ruger website FAQ section:

Can I shoot 5.56 NATO ammunition in my Mini-14 or Ranch Rifle?
With the exception of the Mini-14 Target Rifle, which accepts only .223 Rem. ammunition, .223 Rem. and 5.56 NATO can be used in all Mini-14 rifles and Ranch Rifles.
Please note that "Military Surplus" 5.56mm NATO can vary greatly in its quality and consistency.

 

[rifb]

i have a mini 14 target ss with balancer. i called the factory to find that i could not use the 556.

 

[branson4020]

i have a mini 14 target ss with balancer. i called the factory to find that i could not use the 556.

So how do you like that puppy?

 

[rifb]

it is a tack driver!! it is really easy to shoot.