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Ruger AC556
Caliber: 5.56x45 mm NATO (.223 Remington) The Mini-14 rifle was developed in early 1970s and introduced near 1974. To speak simply, Mini-14 is an M-14 "clone", scaled down to use then-new 5.56mm / .223 Rem cartridge. The Mini-14 is somewhat similar in design to M1 Garand and M-14 rifles, utilizing the same gas action with under barrel gas piston, rotating bolt, and positive safety with the safety switch located at the forward part of the trigger guard. Mini-14s initially were manufactured in both semi-auto only "civilian" versions and in select-fire "military" versions, featuring flash hider and bayonet mounts. However, these "military" rifles weren't adopted by any military, and were used to some extent by some Police departments and Law Enforcement agencies across the USA. Those select-fire versions, known as AC-556 or Mini-14GB, were
manufactured with a one piece wooden stock or with pistol grip and
side-folding metal butt stock. In 1987, Ruger developed a Mini-30 version of the semi-auto Mini-14,
chambered in 7.62x39mm Russian cartridge. All Mini-14s and Mini-30s are known as reliable rifles, but accuracy is inferior as compared to the M16/AR-15 series. Experience one TODAY at Midwest Gun and Range! Check back often as we frequently add new Machine Guns! |
