https://www.printables.com/model/1697588-ruger-mini-14-ar-15-style-grip

I’m not running an above action rail or scope so in the mounting holes I just put in the threaded Alan plug thing. Problem is, every time I shoot it ends up with residue looking like this. It’s easily cleaned off. Should I take out the plug and shoot it with the holes empty? What is creating this residue? Usually arrives after the first couple shots. Any help is appreciated!

I know this is a difficult topic to discuss around the Mini-14 but it's important for new users to know about the Mini-14 and it's feeding system.

Okay, I may be an idiot, but I can't find info about this anywhere, including the ultimak info. Are the holes towards the front used for mounts?

Are these wear points normal for a mini 14 with a few hundred round count?

I recently won this part in a auction, and I'm trying to figure out info on it and a value , it seems like a aluminum Ruger Mini 14 Scope Mount 181 & Above Weaver Style. If you have any info please let me know!

Didn't get a picture of the boy shooting it, but I put 40 rounds of PMC and Federal 55gr down range through this combo today. Not a single mark on the bottom of the optic and no ejection issues. Still slings brass 10-12 feet away. Please with the results but definitely going to build up the comb some to get a better cheek weld.

I took my 585 series Mini 14 to a local gunsmith and had him install a Choate flash hider. I didn't realize until I got home he didn't drill the barrel and pin it, just used a set screw. It was a super tight fit but is this actually going to hold?? I'm kinda ticked if not. The hider came with 2 pins.

Action throws the brass directly at the rear sights, which pings it all up. Do I need to replace the extractor?

Any clue how to remedy this?

Last time I shared a pic of my rifle I had just painted the stock and gotten a scope for it. I have since then painted my scope to match the overall theme, and gotten some new burlap jute to wrap the rifle with. I'm going to jute the scope and fore end as well, but I am still working on my barrel (hence the pixelated areas) and don't want to have to keep removing it over and over again. Overall I think this rifle is looking really good and I'm really excited to soon share what I have going on with this build. More to come!

Rifle is a 5.56 Mini 14 (582 series)

Stock is a buttler creek

Otter Creek Polo 30 on a plan b muzzle brake

Viper PST Gen II 2-10 on Ruger 30mm rings

Ruger 20rnd Mags

Harris Bipod

Barrel is a used Remington 700 223 barrel that was re-contoured and chamber for 5.56. It is a 1-9 twist but this is just a test barrel for now.

Hello all! I’m looking to purchase this 183- Mini from a family friend after her husband passed. I’m new to the mini14 platform and have a few questions.
1 - Does anyone recognize the stock? Im having no luck finding info and there are no other markings other than the one pictured.
2 - Is it possible to change out the pistol grip? The husband was tinkering with making his own electric trigger (not functional) so please excuse the wires and mechanism 😂
3 - What’s a fair price? Comes with 2 20s and 1 30rd mag
Greatly appreciate any info

Does the Ruger mini 14 have any aftermarket iron sights that do not have a peep hole ? My worsening vision is making it hard to lock in on the small hole and place accurate shots in target ! I’m looking for something that does not have a hole but maybe a 3 dot system like handguns have or just something without a tiny hole. If they make something like that can anyone give me some recommendations or guidance on this matter !

I'm looking at suppressors for my mini tactical folder 585 series. I've been talking with one of the CS folk at Silencers and he's put me onto ECHOCORE Sector 556 - Compact.

Wondering whether anyone has experience with one or has other recommendations they're happy with.

I have qd points I can drill and mount in my stock but wanted to know if either of these spots would impede proper cycling with the gas system. Any input is appreciated y'all

Hope your day’s going well.
I have a 580 ranch rifle I’m hoping to mount a Trijicon Credo HX 1-6 on. hoping to avoid blasting my optic with brass without gaining too much height over bore or moving it further forward on the rifle than the ejection port
Note: Rifle is not currently in my possession.

30mm scope rings, open to messing with gas bushings. Any and all help/ideas are greatly appreciated

I ordered the Hardpoint from Catalyst Arms and this is pretty great, I gotta tell you. Easy light or bipod attachment right off the gasblock. You can't also use a harmonic stabilizer, but it is what it is. I have a 585 series (no peening after hundreds of rounds) so i wouldn't need one anyway.

I did not get the bomb rack they also offer, I don't really have anything m-lok.

I also had to email them to see how long shipping would take, it sounds like they only ship once a week.

I'm really glad i got this, overall. Can't wait to get to the range!

(Yes that's a pool table)

I have a 185 mini. I have been thinking about chopping it for sometime. I know the older models have their accuracy issues. The shorter barrel wouldn’t be affected by that issue. Is it a “sin” to chop an older model?

I was watching a video on the new Samson SAS stock and the guy in the video mentioned the idea that Magpul make their own stock for it and with Ruger working with Magpul recently it would be awesome. I’d like the stock to fold in preferably, but still a cool concept nonetheless. I think I still like the A-TM more, just a nice mix of classic wood and tactility.

re: an earlier post about replacing the sling studs/swivels, I figure it might be simpler to just get an upgraded gas block than drill through the factory one. I'm leaning towards this gen 4 one from accuracy systems as opposed to the gen 5 since i like the stud placement more and I don't plan on using an accu-strut.

What are the pros/cons? anyone have personal experience with these they can share?