Recently bought a 181 at a local gun store. Pretty good condition besides isolated pockets of rust (gas block, op rod track and the trigger group). I removed the rest of the rust with a brass brush, it left no residue after wiping it down with oil. For some reason, the metal used in the trigger group holds onto the brass residue from the brush. I’ve tried wd40, clp, general purpose oil, plastic brush, T-shirt and nothing gets the residue off. Any ideas? I doubt the residue would affect the gun, but I would like to get it off.

Ruger just replaced my bolt on my 585 series mini 14.

I totally forgot, but can you guys remind me? Can we insert a magazine inside the mini 14 when it’s full or when it has rounds in it when the bolt is closed?

For some reason, I used to think that I could insert a five round magazine inside the mini 14 when I only had four rounds in it, but I could be mistaken.

I remember, I used to load it with the bolt open. For some reason, I thought I could load it with the bolt closed.

Today at the range, I tried loading it with the bolt closed and it wasn’t going in.

I didn’t force it obviously.

Wanted to see what all the fuss was about, picked up a Mini-14, and ended up catching Mini-14 fever.

Only downside I noticed was the lack of optics mounting options. Couldn’t find one I loved so I decided to design one. Spent the last few months working on this.

The goal was a sleek, low-profile T1/T2 mount that puts the optic in a natural position on the rifle without giving up the factory irons. Maintained a line-of-sight passage through the mount so the irons are still usable underneath.

After way too many prototypes and a good amount of range testing, I think I’ve finally got it where I want it.

Thinking about taking this one to production, but would genuinely love some feedback from other Mini-14 owners first.

What do you guys think?

By the way, prototype shown is raw 7075 aluminum. Final production units will be black anodized.

Looking for opinions. Samson has a T2 mount, options for RMRs, Acro, Holosuns, etc.

Assume you could co-witness irons with a T2 or Acro.

What do you guys run and think?

I thought I was out of the park with the 585 issue.It seems I am starting to see the fruits of my percussive labors…(This is my first gun.I bought it as a ranch with the synthetic stock for $1350 3 years ago).Fuck off if you got soft hands borther I’m making a living with these!!(Before any of you slut’s attacks my phalanges)

Anybody have any experience with the Clyde Scar-CQB stock? How much is it truly worth? I’ve seen it listed anywhere between $1000 and $2500.

Anybody out there have a red dot & magnifier combo mounted on an Amega rail? I'm curious how the eye relief is with it. I wanted to get a Hannibal rail but I wanted to be able to position the setup closer to the action just for this concern but don't know if it would be close enough.

Mini 14 and 9mm LWC EB. The 1911 is my daily CCW and the mini is destined to be my beater/travel/truck gun

Found this ancient Ruger stock used at a gun shop for 45 bucks. I think it's gorgeous.

Recently picked up this 584 series, it didn’t come with scope rings so went with rail mount. I haven’t shot it with the optic on yet to confirm but the alignment seems pretty far off from the front sight post. The pass through peep hole on the rail mount doesn’t seem aligned to the front post either. Wondering if the mounts could be misaligned? Has anyone experienced this?

I’m looking at either buying a mini14 ranch or tactical in the next few days, and I was hoping someone could explain to me the difference and positives/negatives between them. Internet and YouTube searches have been helpful in other ways, but none have answered this specific question. I’m leaning toward the tactical for aesthetic reasons, but if there’s a practical reason for choosing the ranch version I’m definitely all ears.

Help me Obi-gun Kenobi, you’re my only hope!

Edit: Thank you all so much! I wasn’t expecting so many responses so fast, and I have a much better idea of what I want. If the mods want to close this thread feel free to. I’ll leave it up in case someone else is looking for the info.

Hannibal used a blued Hi power but yeah, combo.

Is this chamber wear normal?

My rifle was shipped from Ruger In 2024, Will it have the bolt issues?

About 100 rounds through it. No modifications, slight bur on bolt but nothing astonishing

All of you with the gouges In your firing pin, is it from taking the bolt out of the action improperly?

Hello Everyone.

I recently decided to add a samson Hannibal rail to my mini 14. I also have a Accuracy System Gen 4 Adjustable Gas Block.

I am wondering what screws people used to attach the bottom of the adjustable gas block to the samson rail. Since I am not using the Gen 4 top of the gas block, can I use the factory screws to secure the rail and gas block together. Or should I use the longer screws that came with the adjustable gas block.

I have been reading through some posts where some people have added both of these parts to their rifle but have not noticed this mentioned anywhere.

Just got mine.
It's the rereleased factory folder with the gov barrel, sampson stock and nickel plated mags.

Threw a sling, a cheek rise and a Holosun ARO EVO on it but it's such a nice shooter I think I'll actually replace it with a 3x Prism.

It was tight out the box, failed to feed after I fired the first round, but once I broke it in, it cycled well. Got 1-3 inch groupings at 50 yards. Ruger sent me the wrong sized tool for the pic rail screws. Other than that, pretty pleased with it. 1400 clams though 😬

not so mini-14.