The Ruger Mini-14 Tactical 5.56 NATO with the Retro Folding Stock is a matte stainless autoloader with a threaded 18.5-inch barrel (Ruger model no. 15800). The walnut stock uses a stainless steel side-folding mechanism and an injection-molded pistol grip, built in-house by Ruger with original tooling. The Garand-style action uses a fixed-piston gas system with a self-cleaning moving gas cylinder, and the cold hammer-forged barrel wears a factory flash suppressor. Integral scope mounts are machined into the solid steel receiver, and ghost ring sights give a fast aperture sight picture. It is a classic ranch and range rifle with a folding-stock twist.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, a widely available rifle cartridge for the range, ranch and varmints.
• The barrel is 18.5 inches and cold hammer-forged, which Ruger credits for precise rifling, accuracy and longevity.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 with a factory-installed flash suppressor, which also accepts other 1/2×28 muzzle devices.
• The stock is walnut with a Retro Folding Stock that has a stainless steel side-folding mechanism, trimming the rifle’s length for storage and transport.
• The finish is matte stainless on a stainless steel rifle, which resists weather and corrosion in the field.
• Capacity is a 20-round magazine, and two nickel-plated steel magazines are included.
• The sights are an adjustable ghost ring rear and a protected blade front with a bayonet lug, a durable aperture setup for quick sighting.
• Integral scope mounts are machined into the solid steel receiver, and the receiver is also drilled and tapped for the included Picatinny rail.
• Weight is 7.5 pounds, a balanced figure for carrying in the field or shooting from a bench.
• The twist rate is 1:9 right-hand, a common rate that stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mini-14 Tactical barrel threaded? Yes. The 18.5-inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with a factory-installed flash suppressor.

How long is this Mini-14 Tactical? Ruger lists an overall length of 39.25 inches with a 13.5-inch length of pull, and the stock folds to shorten the rifle.

Can I mount a scope on the Mini-14 Tactical? Yes. The receiver has integral scope mounts, the receiver is drilled and tapped for the included Picatinny rail, and scope rings are included.

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