august1410
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I have been reading online, even from the Ruger forum, that any Mini 14, with the exception of the Ranch Rifle, can safely chamber and fire 5.56. Though the rifle is clearly marked .223, it is possible.
I like to remain on the side of caution. Mine only reads .223. It does not read .223 only....
There are a LOT of folks online stating they have fired thousands of rounds of 5.56 in their old Mini 14s....and, well, I would like to know if I have a viable alternative if I cannot find .223.
I am well aware of the .223/5.56 comparison to .38/.357. The scuttlebutt is all Mini 14s (except for Ranch Rifles) were chambered in 5.56 without expressly saying so on the rifle itself.
I plan a phone call to Ruger, but thought one of you experts might shed some light on it.
I like to remain on the side of caution. Mine only reads .223. It does not read .223 only....
There are a LOT of folks online stating they have fired thousands of rounds of 5.56 in their old Mini 14s....and, well, I would like to know if I have a viable alternative if I cannot find .223.
I am well aware of the .223/5.56 comparison to .38/.357. The scuttlebutt is all Mini 14s (except for Ranch Rifles) were chambered in 5.56 without expressly saying so on the rifle itself.
I plan a phone call to Ruger, but thought one of you experts might shed some light on it.