RUGER MINI-14 RANCH - 5.56 NATO - 18.5" - 5+1 - BLACK - CA LEGAL
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RUGER MINI-14 RANCH - 5.56 NATO - 18.5" - 5+1 - BLACK/WOOD - CA LEGAL
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RUGER MINI-14 RANCH - 5.56 NATO - 18.5" - 5+1 - BLACK/WOOD - CA LEGAL
The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch in 5.56 NATO is a timeless, California-legal semi-automatic rifle that combines legendary reliability with classic styling — making it one of the most trusted ranch and sporting rifles on the market today.
- Cold hammer-forged 18.5" barrel delivers exceptional accuracy and long-term durability
- Garand-style action with breechbolt locking system ensures rock-solid reliability
- Fixed-piston gas system with self-cleaning moving gas cylinder reduces maintenance needs
- Patented integral scope mounts machined directly onto the receiver for a secure optic platform
- Classic black and wood stock configuration offers a traditional, California-compliant aesthetic
- 5+1 capacity magazine configuration is fully compliant with California firearm regulations
Who This Is For
The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch is ideal for California residents seeking a reliable, feature-rich semi-automatic rifle for home defense, ranch work, pest control, or recreational target shooting. Its compliant configuration and proven Garand-style action appeal to both first-time rifle buyers and experienced shooters who appreciate a platform with decades of field-tested performance.
Specifications
| Brand | Ruger |
|---|---|
| Model | Mini-14 Ranch |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem |
| Barrel Length | 18.5" |
| Capacity | 5+1 |
| Action | Semi-Automatic, Garand-Style |
| Gas System | Fixed-Piston, Self-Cleaning |
| Stock | Wood with Black Finish |
| Scope Mounts | Integral, Machined on Receiver |
| Compliance | California Legal |
| Twist Rate | 1:9" RH |
| Overall Length | 37.25" |
| Weight | Approx. 6.75 lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition?
Yes. The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch chambered in 5.56 NATO is designed to safely fire both 5.56 NATO and the commercially common .223 Remington cartridge. Because 5.56 NATO chambers have slightly more headspace than .223-only chambers, this rifle handles both loads without issue — giving you greater ammunition flexibility at the range or in the field.
Is this rifle truly California compliant, and can I use standard magazines with it?
Yes, this model is configured and sold as California-legal. It ships with a 5-round magazine that complies with California's magazine capacity restrictions. Under current California law, magazines holding more than 10 rounds are generally prohibited for new purchases, so the included 5+1 capacity makes this rifle ready to use right out of the box without any modifications required.
Does the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch come with optic mounts, or do I need to buy them separately?
The Mini-14 Ranch features Ruger's patented integral scope mounts machined directly into the receiver — no additional bases or rings are required for most standard rifle scopes. This built-in mounting system provides a stable, repeatable optic platform that holds zero reliably, even after the rifle has been field-stripped and reassembled.
- Caliber:
- 556 NATO
- Barrel Length:
- 18.5"
- Color:
- Black
- Capacity:
- 5+1
- Type:
- Semi-Automatic Rifle
- CA Compliant:
- Yes
- Muzzle Type:
- None
- Gas System:
- Blowback
- Handguard:
- OEM
- Platform:
- Mini-14
- Size:
- Full
- Hand:
- Right
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