Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle
The Ruger Mini-14 scaled down the military-grade M14 to create a civilian-friendly semi-automatic rifle shooting 5.56x45mm NATO. The Ranch Rifle was a further innovation in user-friendliness, adding an integral scope base, a folding aperture rear sight, and factory scope rings to help ensure accuracy and aim.
This lightweight semi-automatic rifle is a popular choice for personal defense, sport shooting, hunting, and more. Prospective owners can choose more classic or modern feels based on their personal preference and style of shooting.
Compact Power
The Mini 14 Ranch Rifle has a standard 18.5” tapered barrel. They come with a wood or synthetic stock alongside a blued or stainless steel receiver, and can be purchased in 5 or 20 round models in order to accommodate magazine capacity restrictions in certain states.
Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle standard features:
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Price:$999-$1169
Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle Models and Variations
All Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifles share an 18.5” barrel and a gas-operated semi-automatic action. They are all chambered for 5.56mm NATO. The variation comes in the make of the stock and receiver, as well as the magazine capacity and total length. Ruger makes several models of Mini 14 Ranch Rifles:
- Model 5816
- Model 5817
- Model 5855
- Model 5801
- Model 5805
- Model 5802
- Model 5877
- Model 5881
- Model 5886
- Model 5887
- Model 5890
Model 5816
The Model 5816 offers a 20+1 capacity. The hardwood stock offers a classic feel, and the alloy steel receiver has a blued finish.
Model 5816 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 20+1 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Stock: | Hardwood |
| Sights: | Blade Front & Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear Integral Scope Base for included Ruger Rings Drilled tapped for included Picatinny rail |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5817
The Model 5817 gives a sleek, modern look with a black synthetic stock, stainless steel receiver, and matte stainless finish. It has a 20+1 capacity.
Model 5817 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 20+1 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13in |
| Finish: | Stainless |
| Stock: | Black Synthetic |
| Sights: | Blade Front & Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear Integral Scope Base for included Ruger Rings Drilled tapped for included Picatinny rail |
| Weight: | 6.7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 37.5in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5855
The Model 5855 is another modern feel with an all-black look. The alloy steel receiver has a blued finish and the rifle has a black synthetic stock. The capacity is 5+1 to accommodate states with smaller magazine capacity restrictions.
Model 5855 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5+1 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13in |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Stock: | Black Synthetic |
| Sights: | Blade Front & Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear Integral Scope Base for included Ruger Rings Drilled tapped for included Picatinny rail |
| Weight: | 6.7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 37.5in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5801
The Model 5801 gives the classic feel of a hardwood stock with a blued alloy steel receiver. It has the lower capacity of 5+1 rounds.
Model 5801 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5+1 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Stock: | Hardwood |
| Sights: | Blade Front & Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear Integral Scope Base for included Ruger Rings Drilled tapped for included Picatinny rail |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5805
The Model 5805 has a black synthetic stock with a stainless steel receiver and matte stainless finish. The capacity is 5+1.
Model 5805 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5+1 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13in |
| Finish: | Stainless |
| Stock: | Black Synthetic |
| Sights: | Blade Front & Adjustable Ghost Ring Rear Integral Scope Base for included Ruger Rings Drilled tapped for included Picatinny rail |
| Weight: | 6.7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 37.5in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5802
The Model 5802 gives the classic feel of a hardwood stock with blade front sights. It’s chambered in 5.56 NATO and comes with two magazines, a Picatinny rail, and scope rings.
Model 5802 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Matte Stainless |
| Stock: | Hardwood |
| Sights: | Blade Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38 in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
Popular variations:
Model 5877
The Model 5877 gives a more modern look with Hogue Ghillie Green stock. Made from alloy steel, this rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Model 5877 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Stock: | Hogue Ghillie Green |
| Sights: | Blade Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38 in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5881
The Model 5881 is a work of aesthetic beauty, with engraved outdoor scenery on the ranch hardwood stock bringing the hunter even closer to nature.
Model 5881 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Stock: | Engraved Ranch Hardwood |
| Sights: | Blade Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38 in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Popular variations:
Model 5886
The Model 5886 offers a more unique look with its laminated brown and black chevron stock. This rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO with a California-compliant 5-round capacity.
Model 5886 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Stock: | Laminated Brown/Black Chevron |
| Sights: | Blade Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38 in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5887
The Model 5887 offers the same laminated brown and black chevron stock as the Model 5886, but this time with a matte stainless finish instead of the blued finish.
Model 5887 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Matte Stainless |
| Stock: | Laminated Brown/Black Chevron |
| Sights: | Blade Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38 in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |
Model 5890
The Model 5890 gives a unique look with a laminated gray and black chevron stock and a matte stainless finish.
Model 5890 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 18.5in |
| Lop: | 13.5in |
| Finish: | Matte Stainless |
| Stock: | Laminated Brown/Black Chevron |
| Sights: | Blade Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Weight: | 7 lbs |
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Cartridge: | 5.56mm NATO |
| Overall Length: | 38 in |
| Twist: | 1:9in |
| Type: | Centerfire |